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Constitution Part II

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  • Which amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment?
    Eighth Amendment
  • Impeachment is an example of what idea?
    checks and balances
  • Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
    19th Amendment
  • Which Amendment outlawed liquor sales and consumption, but then repealed the Amendment?
    18th and 21st Amendments
  • What are the requirements to become a Supreme Court judge?
    no requirements
  • What does the writ of habeas corpus protect?
    It protects a person because there must be evidence that a crime was committed
  • What is the term of office for a Supreme Court judge?
    life
  • What did Marbury v. Madison establish?
    judicial review
  • This branch has the power to grant pardons for people convicted of federal crimes
    Executive Branch
  • The federal government is divided into 3 branches. This is an example of what idea?
    separation of powers
  • What is the number of representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives?
    435
  • What does full faith and credit mean?
    Each state recognizes the laws of all the other states
  • What is one of the protections guaranteed under the Constitution through due process?
    1. Police and courts must follow proper procedures 2. Everyone has basic civil rights 3. Everyone is equal regardless of race or religion
  • Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?
    second
  • What does a person need to be eligible to run for President?
    He/She must be 35 years old and live in the U.S. for at least 14 years
  • What vote is needed to override a presidential veto?
    2/3
  • Who appoints federal judges?
    the President
  • According to the Constitution, what is the highest crime that someone can commit against their country?
    treason
  • Who directly elects the President?
    The majority of the members of the Electoral College
  • Because the Constitution divides the power into branches what do we call this?
    separation of powers
  • What is a federal system of government?
    A system that divides the power between national and state governments
  • How many times can a President be elected?
    twice
  • What is a military-related power that the President possesses?
    He is Commander in Chief of the military
  • The elastic clause allows Congress to do what?
    It allows Congress to make the laws necessary and proper to exercise their powers given to them in the Constitution
  • What is the president pro tempore?
    temporary president of the Senate
  • After a bill passes both the House of Representatives and the Senate where does it go?
    It goes to the President so that he can sign or veto it
  • What does ex post facto mean?
    after the fact
  • Which amendment forbids double jeopardy?
    Fifth Amendment
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