Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
Essays urging ratification during NY ratification debates?
The Federalist Papers
Two author of the Federalist Papers?
John Jay and Alexander Hamilton
How many states had to ratify the constitution to make it go into effect?
Nine (Article I Section 2)
Last 2 states to ratify after the Constitution went in aeffect?
New York and Virginia
How often is the number of congressional districts per state determined?
Every 10 years (Article 1 Section 2)
How were slaves to be counted when determining the number of congressional districts?
3/5ths of a person (Article 1 Section 2)
Who has the sole power of impeachment?
House of Reps. (Article I Section 3)
Who has the power to try officials who have been impeached?
Senate (Article I Section 3)
When the president is impeached who presides at the trial?
Chief of Justice (Article I Section 3)
A writ of habeas corpus may not be suspended except when?
Cases of rebellion/ invasion of public safety (Article I Section 9)
Name one limit on the States
States can not coin money (Article I Section 10)
Name 2 congressional limits on the President.
impeachment and 2/3 votes overrules veto (Article I Section 7 & 9)
Which article of the Constitution defines the powers of the President?
Article II
What office mentioned in the Constitution must a person be a natural-born citizen?
President (Article II Section I)
Name 3 powers of the president as stated in the Constitution
Commander in Chief, make treaties, appoint ambassadors (Article II Section 2)
What branch(es) of the federal government are responsible for est. lower federal courts?
Legislative Branch (Article I Section 8)
What is the Vice-President's only constitutional responsibility?
President of the Senate (Article I Section 3)
What is the condition concerning the nature of state governments as stated in the Constitution?
Must be republican form of Government (Article IV Section 4)
What is the only crime defined by the Constitution?
Treason ( Article III Section 3)
What is required to convict a person for treason?
Testimony of 2 witnesses of the same act or open confession in court (Article III Section 3)
How does article VI resolve possible conflicts between state and federal laws?
State laws must follow Federal laws (Article VI Section 3)
What does article VI say about giving religious tests to candidates for public office?
Religious test are unconstitutional (Article VI Section 3)
When is it possible for another constitutional convention like the Convention of 1789?
When 2/3 of congress and 3/4 of the states agree. (Article V Section 5)
Can the president introduce, ratify, or veto a constitutional amendment?
No (Article V)
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Bill of Rights
Name three of the 5 basic right in the 1st Amendment
Freedom of speech, press, and assembly
Name 5 rights guaranteed to all citizens in the Bill of Rights
To keep and bear arms,freedom from search and seizure, trial by jury, speedy trial, no cruel or unusual punishment
What does the 10th Amendment say about the delegation of power to the states?
Powers not delegated to the U.S. nor prohibited too the states, are reserved to the states.
Which Amendment est. a federal income tax?
Amendment 16
the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote passed in what year?
1920
People who fought for the passage of the 19th Amendment were called?
Suffragettes
20th Amendment states that if the President-elect dies before the beginning of their term, who becomes president?
The Vice President-elect (section 3)
Name the only Amendment the repeals another Amendment
Amendment 21 repeals 18
What is the purpose of the most recent Amendment?
Amendment 21: give compensation to legislature
The argument "anyone old enough to fight for this country is old enough to vote" secured the passage for what amendment?
Amendment 26
What is the term served by a member of the House of Reps.?
2 years (Article I Section 2)
What is the term served by a member of the Senate?
6 years (Article I Section 3)