The ConstitutionArticle One - ______________________

Section 2: House of _______________

Term Length _____ Age ________ US Citizen for ________ years

# of Representatives per state is determined by ______________________

Population is determined by a _________________ conducted every _____ years. First one conducted in _______ .

The House has the sole power of ________________________

Section 3: The _____________

Term Length _______ Age _________ US Citizen for ______ years

What percentage are up for re-election every 2 years - ___ / ____

The vice president will serve as the __________________ of the Senate

In his absence we have a _________________ ________ ____________________

The Senate tries all ___________________; if the President, the ____________ ____________ shall preside – it Requires a

______ / _____ majority for removal from office.

Special: Only two presidents have been impeached in the House - ________________ and _____________.

All money (revenue) bills must start here - _______________________________

A bill passed by both houses goes on to the _________________________ for it to signed into law or he can ___________ it. Congress can still pass over the President’s veto if they get a _____ / ______ majority in each house. This is an example of which principle - _____________ and ______________ .

The Constitution

Section 8 Powers Granted to Congress(17 – ExpressedPowers, last 1 –Implied powers)

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.18.

1.2.3.4.5.

1.2.3.4.5.

Powers Denied

Section 9Federal Government

Section 10State Governments

The ConstitutionArticle Two - ______________________Section 1: __________________ and ____________________

The president is elected by the _______________ ____________ . The number of electors per state is made up of the number of

_____________________ and members of the _________ of _______________.

Example: New York has _______ Senators and ________ in the House of Representatives so we have ________ Electoral votes.

Must be a _________ - ______ Term Length _____ Age ________ US Citizen for ________ years

Section 2: _____________ of the _______________

The President is the __________________________________ of the armed forces.

Presidents can grant ___________________ (delay) and ____________________ (forgiveness) .

The President can make ____________ and appoint _______________, federal ___________. These have to be approved by the ___________.

Section 3: _____________ of the President(1) Must report to Congress _______________ on the condition of the country

(2) Must receive ________________ and other public ministers (3) Must ___________ the laws

Presidents can be impeached if found guilty of _____________, _____________ or other _______ _____________ and ___________

Article III: The _________________ _____________Establishes one ________________ _____________ and _____________ _______________ as Congress may from time to time ordain and establish.

Federal Courts – all cases involving the ___________________, __________ ______, and _________ . Two states or citizens of different states.

All trials must be trials by ___________ except in impeachment proceedings.

____________ is formally discussed here – Congress gets to decide the punishment for crime against our nation.

The Constitution

Section 8 Powers Granted to Congress(17 – ExpressedPowers, last 1 –Implied powers)

1. Collect Taxes and Pay Debts2. Provide for defense and welfare3. Borrow Money4. Regulate Interstate and Foreign Trade 5. Establish Citizenship Laws6. Coin Money7. Build Post Offices8. Issue Copyrights and Patents9. Set up Federal Courts10. Declare War11. Maintain Army/Navy12. Regs- Armed Forces18. “Necessary and Proper” Implied Powers (Elastic Clause)

1. Habeas Corpus (Illegal Imprisonment)2. Unfair punishment3. No direct tax unless related to pop.4. Tax Exports5. Can’t favor a stateover other states

1. Make treaties or alliances2. Tax importsor exports3. Keep a regulararmy4. Engage in warunless invadedPowers Denied

Section 9Federal Government

Section 10State Governments