OUTLINE OF THE US CONSTITUTION: 3 Branches of Govt



OUTLINE OF THE US CONSTITUTION: 3 BRANCHES OF GOVT.

PREAMBLE

ARTICLE I: Legislative Department

Section 1: Legislative Powers

- What kind of power does Congress have?

- How many houses are there in Congress?

- Name 2 Houses in Congress.

Section 2: House of Representatives

- Clause 1

o How long is the term for a Representative?

- Clause 2

o What Qualifications are there to be a Representative?

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- Clause 3

o How do we determine the number of representatives for each state?

- Clause 4

o How do we fill vacancies in the House?

- Clause 5

o Who elects the Speaker of the House?

o What specific power is given to the House in this clause?

o What is “impeachment”?

Section 3: Senate

- Clause 1

o How many senators are there from each state?

o How long is each senator’s term?

o How many votes does each senator receive in Congress?

- Clause 2

o How many Senators are elected every 2 years?

- Clause 3

o What are the qualifications to be a Senator?

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- Clause 4

o Who is the president of the Senate?

o When does the Vice President vote?

- Clause 5

o Who chooses the other officers of the Senate?

o Who is the President Pro Tempore?

- Clause 6

o What specific power is given to the Senate in this clause?

o When does the Chief Justice preside over an impeachment trial?

o What vote is required for conviction?

- Clause 7

o What is the punishment of an individual found guilty in an impeachment trial?

Section 4: Elections and Meetings

- Clause 1

o Whose job is it to set when Senators and Representatives are chosen?

- Clause 2

o How often is Congress required to meet?

o What does the 20th Amendment say about meetings of Congress?

Section 5: Legislative Proceedings

- Clause 1

o What term is used in this clause that means “the majority of the members present?”

o In reality, will Congress meet without having a Quorum?

o What happens if roll is called and Quorum is not present?

- Clause 2

o Who determines the rules of each of the houses?

o Who punishes disorderly behavior in each of the houses?

- Clause 3

o What must be kept in both houses of Congress?

- Clause 4

o Who must approve suspended proceedings of longer than three days in the House of Representatives?

o Who must approve suspended proceedings of longer than three days in the Senate?

o What other restriction is placed on the location of where the houses meet?

Section 6: Compensation, Immunities and Disabilities of Members

- Clause 1

o Who sets the pay of Senators and Representatives?

o Where do we get the money to pay Congressmen/women?

o What immunity / privileges are given to Congressmen?

o What exceptions are there to this immunity?

Section 7: Passing Laws

- Clause 1

o In what house do revenue bills begin?

o What actions can the President take concerning a bill passed by Congress?

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o What happens if the President does not sign a bill and Congress adjourns?

Section 8: Powers of Congress

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Section 9: Powers Denied to Congress

(List any 5 power denied to Congress)

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Section 10: Powers Denied to the States

(List any 5 powers denied to the States)

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ARTICLE II: Executive Department

Section 1: President and Vice President

- Clause 1

o What is the term length of the President?

o What is the term length of the Vice President?

- Clause 2

o What does this Clause outline?

o How do you determine the number of electors for each state?

- Clause 3

o What Amendment to the Constitution replaced this clause?

o How do we elect the President today?

- Clause 4

o Who sets the date that the electors vote?

o When do the electors vote?

- Clause 5

o What are the qualifications to be the President?

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- Clause 6

o What Amendment replaces this clause?

o Who replaces the President if he is removed from office?

o Who appoints to new Vice President?

- Clause 7

o When is the salary of the President forbidden to change?

- Clause 8

o Record the Oath of Office.

Section 2: Presidents Powers and Duties

(List any 4 powers of the President)

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Section 3: Duties of the President

(List any 5 Duties of the President)

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Section 4: Impeachment

- What can happen to the President, Vice President, or other civil officers if they commit certain crimes?

ARTICLE III: Judicial Department

Section 1: Courts and Terms of Office

- Who holds the judicial power at the Federal level?

- Who can establish lower courts?

Section 2: Jurisdiction

- Clause 1

o Name at least 3 cases that the Supreme Court has jurisdiction over.

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- Clause 2

o Name 2 types of jurisdiction.

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o Define appellate jurisdiction.

o Define original jurisdiction.

o What kind(s) of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have?

- Clause 3

o What is guaranteed for all criminal cases?

o Where will the trial be held?

o What is the exception to this rule?

Section 3: Treason

- Clause 1

o What is treason?

- Clause 2

o Who declares the punishment for treason?

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