AP US Government The US Constitution Study Guide – Flashcards
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Article 1
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This article created a legislative branch.
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Article 2
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This article created an executive branch.
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Article 3
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This article created a judicial branch.
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Article 4
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This article includes the process of admitting new states to the Union, and "full faith and credit" (states must honor laws of other states).
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Article 5
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This article specifies how amendments can be added to the Constitution.
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Article 6
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This article establishes Supremacy Clause and establishes the separation of church ans state.
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Article 7
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This article states the procedures for ratification of a new Constitution (9/13 states).
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Compare Article 1 with Article 2. Which article is longer and more detailed.
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Article 1 deals with the legislative branch while Article 2 deals with the executive branch. Article 1 is longer and more detailed.
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Two Powers denied from Congress in the Constitution
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Congress can not suspend the Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus. Congress can not pass a Bill of Attainder or ex post facto law.
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How does the House of Representatives determine the rules of proceedings?
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The rules must be agreed upon by the House of Reps. upon meeting. Each new Congress is bound by the rules and proceedings of a previous Congress.
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Identify two powers the Constitution prohibits from the States.
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No state shall enter into any Treaty Alliance,or Confederation, or coin money.
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What eligibility requirements does the Constitution establish for members of the House?
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A representative must be 25 years old to be elected, be a citizen of the U.S. for 7 years, and can not when elected be an Inhabitant of that State in which they shall be chosen.
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What eligibility requirement does the Constitution establish for members of the Senate?
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Senators must be 30 years old to be elected, be a citizen of the U.S. for 9 years, and can not when elected be an Inhabitant of that State in which they shall be chosen.
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What eligibility requirement does the Constitution establish for the President?
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The president must be 35 years old to be elected, be a citizen of the U.S. for 14 years, and has to be a natural born citizen of the U.S.
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Identify two express powers of the president.
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Commander in Chief of the Army/Navy, and has the power to grant Reprieves and pardons for offences against the U.S.
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What are the express powers of the Vice President.
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President of Senate (can cast a vote in Senate in case of a tie), Assumes the powers of the president upon loss of him from office
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Identify two express powers of Congress.
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Declaring War, Ratifying treaties
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A power that the executive branch has over the legislative branch
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Veto/Pocket Veto (Article 1, Section 7)
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A power that the executive branch holds over the judicial branch
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Appointment of federal judges (Article 2, Section 2)
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A power that the legislative branch holds over the executive branch
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Override vetoes (Article 1, Section 7)
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A power that the legislative branch holds over the judicial branch
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Impeachment (Article 2, Section 2)
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A power that the judicial branch holds over the executive branch
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Judicial Review (Article 3, Section 2)
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A power that the judicial branch holds over the legislative branch
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Judicial Review (Article 3, Section 2)
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Although the Supreme Court functions primarily as an appellate court, in what cases is it the courts of original jurisdiction?
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Cases between 2 or more states, Cases affecting Ambassadors, other Public Ministers and Consuls
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According to Article 1 of the Constitution, who has the power to declare war?
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Congress
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What power does the Constitution give the President in the area of war?
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Commander in Chief of the Army/Navy, Militia of several states
