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US Constitution

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How often are representatives elected and how long is their term in office? Elections are every 2 years, 2 year term in office
What are the 3 requirements listed for House members? 25 years old, 7 years as a citizen, must be an inhabitant of their representing state
What is the determining basis for how many House members a state receives? The number of free persons plus 3/5 of all slaves
How long is the term for a Senator? 6 years
How were Senators originally chosen? Which Amendment changed that? Senators were elected by state legislatures, but the 17th amendment changed that
What are the 3 requirements listed for members of the Senate? 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years, must be an inhabitant of the state they're representing
Who is the president of the Senate and when may that person vote? Vice President: votes in the case of a tiebreaker
In what federal body do all bills concerning taxes/revenue originate? The House of Representatives
What fraction of both houses must vote to override a veto? 2/3rds
How old does someone need to be to be elected president? 35 years old
How are the number of electoral votes each state gets determined? Members of the House of Representatives plus Members of the Senate fro each state
What are the requirements for president? Must be born a natural citizen, 35 years old, be a resident for 14 years
Which body of Congress approves presidential nominations, in other words "advices and consents"? Senate
What must the president do "from time to time"? What is this called today? Give information of the state of union. This is now called the State of the Union address.
What is the term of office for Supreme Court Justices? Life
When can Justices be removed from office? For impeachable offenses
Who gets to decide how many federal courts we have? Congress
Explain Privileges and Immunities States must honor the validity of other states' law and public records and court decisions
What fraction of the houses of Congress is necessary to approve a proposed Amendment? 2/3rds
What fraction of states must approve a proposed amendment for it to be ratified? 3/4ths
What qualification for holding any public office is forbidden? Religious test for office
How many states had to ratify the constitution for it to become law? 9/13
What does the constitution say about which law shall dominate if there is any conflict between laws? Federal law takes precedence over state law
Name the basic liberties guaranteed in the first amendment Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition
List and describe all amendments that expands voting rights 19, 26, 15
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