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U.S. Constitution Study Guide Part 1
A set of flashcards covering key concepts from the first 23 questions about the U.S. Constitution.
What is the preamble?
The introduction to the Constitution.
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Key Terms
Term
Definition
What is the preamble?
The introduction to the Constitution.
How many articles are in the Constitution?
Seven
How many branches are in the government?
Three branches
How many times has the Constitution been amended?
Twenty-seven
What are the three branches of the government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is the preamble? | The introduction to the Constitution. |
How many articles are in the Constitution? | Seven |
How many branches are in the government? | Three branches |
How many times has the Constitution been amended? | Twenty-seven |
What are the three branches of the government? | Legislative, Executive, Judicial |
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? | The Bill of Rights |
What is the main job of the Legislature? | to make the laws |
What are the two houses of the Legislature called? | The Congress |
Name the two houses of Congress. | The House of Representatives and The Senate |
When does each new session of Congress begin? | on January 3rd of odd numbered years |
What is the Congressional Record? | A written record of everything said in both houses of Congress |
What is the Elastic Clause? | It allows Congress to Stretch its powers as needed. |
How many members in the House of Representatives? | 435 |
How is the number of representatives chosen for each state? | The number is based on the state's population. |
How often is there a census of the American people? | Every 10 years. |
What are the three qualifications to be a Representative? | 1. at least 25 years old
2. U.S. citizen for at least 7 years
3. live in the state you are representing |
How long is the term of office for a Representative? | 2 years |
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives? | The Speaker of the House |
What role does the House play in an impeachment trial? | The House gathers the evidence. |
How many members are in the Senate? | 100 |
How many senators from each state? | 2 |
What are the three qualifications to be a Senator? | 1. at least 30 years old
2. U.S. citizen for at least 9 years
3. live in the state you are representing |
How long is the term of office for a senator? | 6 years |