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Constitution Prep IV

7th Grade Social Studies Central 51

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What are the three branches of our government? Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is the minimum number of representatives any states can have in the House of Representatives? 1
How many electoral votes does Illinois have? 20
What do we call laws that punish something that was not illegal when it was done? ex post facto
Who brings charges of impeachment against the President? House of Representatives
How many U.S. Representatives does Illinois have? 18
How often is a census taken? Every 10 years
What Article establishes the Legislative Branch? Article I
What is the main function of the Legislative Branch? Make laws
How is the number of electoral votes a state gets determined? Total number of Senators and Representatives
On what is membership in the House of Representative based? population
Who tries impeachment cases? The Senate
What states that Congress can pass other laws that are necessary and proper to carry out their delegated responsibilities? Elastic Clause
Where must bills dealing with taxes begin in Congress House of Representatives
How are most amendments to the Constitution ratified? 2/3 of Congress proposes and ¾ state legislatures ratify it
What 3 things that Congress can do does Mr. D want you to know? Coin money, borrow money, and declare war
What Amendment provided for the direct election of Senators? 17th Amendment
Who elects the members of the House of Representatives? The People
Before the 17th Amendment, who elected the members of the Senate? state legislatures
What type of vote does it take in both Houses of Congress to override the President’s veto? 2/3 vote
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