The United States Constitution & The Illinois Constitution Study Guide Test Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010 www.studystack.com/menu-279563
Separation of Powers: Checks & Balances Executive Legislative Judicial The Preamble What six reasons did the founding fathers give as the purpose for establishing the Constitution? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Article I: The Branch ( the Laws) House of Representatives Senate Number of Members Quorum Each member represents Length of Term Age Citizenship Requirement Leadership Speaker of the House Vice President President Pro Tempore Current Illinois Congressmen Separate Powers Delegated Powers Forbidden Powers
Define the following terms associated with Article I: Quorum: Habeas Corpus: Ex Post Facto: Bills of Attainder: What fraction of Senators are chosen every second year and why? What are two names given to Article I, Section 8, paragraph 18? Why is this paragraph so important? How A Bill Becomes a Law Conference Committee President Introduction A bill is introduced in the House or Senate and then assigned to a committee Committee Action At committee hearings, the bill is either passed or held back. Most bills die in committee. Floor Action On the floor of the House or Senate, the bill is debated, amended, and voted on. How many days does the President have to act on a bill? How large of a majority is need to override a presidential veto?
Article II: The Branch ( the Laws) President Qualifications Vice President President How to get elected Vice President Roles of the President 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
The President s Cabinet & Line of Secession Current Cabinet Members Department of State (Secretary of State) Department of Treasury Department of Defense (Attorney General) Department of Interior Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce Department of Labor Department of Health and Human Services Department of Transportation Department of Energy Department of Education Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Homeland Security List the order of succession should a vacancy in the Presidency occur. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Article III: The Branch ( the Laws) How many judges sit on the Supreme Court? How does one become a U.S. Supreme Court Justice? Step 1: Step 2: How long is the term of office? Who are the current U.S. Supreme Court Justices? Circle the Chief Justice. Define the following terms / cases associated with Article III: Precedent: Judicial Review: Brown v. Board of Education: Define the following terms associated with Article IV: Full Faith and Credit: Article IV: Relations Among the States Extradition:
Article V: Amending the Constitution Amendment is proposed by a vote in each house of. Amendment is ratified by of the. Proposed Amendment is proposed by a called by Congress at the request of Ratified Amendment is ratified by of the.. Amendments to the Constitution The first amendments are called the of and were added in 1791. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Other Amendments: 11. States are immune from suits of out-of-state citizens. 12. The President and Vice President can be elected separately (instead of the Vice President being the 2 nd place candidate) 13. (1865) 14. (1868) 15. (1870) 16. Allows the federal government to collect income tax. 17. Allows senators to be directly elected. 18. (1919) 19. (1920) 20. The President takes office on January 20 th and Congress begins its term on January 3 rd. 21. (1933) 22. Limits the president to two terms in office or a maximum of 10 years (if the Vice President serves not more than half of a President s term, he can be elected to a further two terms). 23. Establishes the Electoral College. 24. (1964) 25. Defines presidential succession. 26. (1971) 27. Prevents laws affecting Congressional salary from taking effect until the beginning of the next session of Congress.