Articles of the Constitution

Front

Which key concept is the focus of the Preamble?

Back

Self-government

Front

What does the Preamble do?

Back

Introduces the Constitution and explains the purpose of the govt

Front

What does Article I do?

Back

Sets up the legislative branch

Front

What does Congress do?

Back

Makes laws

Front

Which is NOT a requirement for being a Senator or Representative? Options: Have been a US citizen for a certain # of years, Live in the state/district you represent, Be of a certain age, Have been born in America

Back

Have been born in America

Front

How many Senators are there?

Back

100

Front

How many Representatives are there?

Back

435

Front

Which statement is TRUE about the House of Representatives? Options: There are always 100 representatives, The number of representatives changes every 10 years to reflect the census count, Only people who were born in America are allowed to be members of the House

Back

The number of representatives changes every 10 years to reflect the census count

Front

What would make the number of Senators change?

Back

If/when a new state is added to the USA

Front

How long is the term of a Senator?

Back

6 years