US History Christensen
Constitution Questions Answer each of these questions/prompts thoughtfully in complete sentences. Your answers should be typed and you should start each by writing out the question. Article One: The Legislative Branch •
How does a bill become a law? Requirements for Representatives • Requirements for Senators • How many Senators and Reps. are there and why? Why are the requirements different for Senators and Representatives? • What powers does Congress have? • What powers don’t the states have? •
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Article Two: The Executive Branch •
• What are the requirements for being president? What is the Electoral College and how exactly IS the president elected? • What checks does the President have over Congress? • What is the State of the Union Address? • How long can the president serve? • Order of Succession Article Three: The Judicial Branch
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What is the role of the Supreme Court, especially in relation to Congress? • What is the term of office for Federal Judges? Article Four: Relations Among the States What does Full Faith and Credit mean? Article Five: Amending the Constitution •
How is the Constitution amended? Article Six:
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What is the supreme law of the land? Article Seven: •
Describe the ratification process.