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US Constitution
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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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