U.S. Constitution Flashcard

Front

How many Senators are elected from each state?

Back

2

Front

Senators are elected for a term of how many years?

Back

6

Front

What is the minimum age requirement to be a Senator?

Back

30

Front

How many years must one be a U.S. citizen before they can become a Senator?

Back

9 years

Front

What is the Vice-President's role in the Senate?

Back

President Pro-Tempore

Front

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

Back

Speaker of the House

Front

What is one EXPRESSED power of Congress?

Back

Collect taxes

Front

The Necessary and Proper Clause is also called the "______ clause" because it is flexible.

Back

elastic

Front

Under the Powers Denied to Congress, Congress cannot suspend the Writ of ______.

Back

Habeas Corpus

Front

Under the Powers Denied to Congress, Congress cannot pass ______ laws.

Back

ex post facto