Constitution Review

Limits excessive fines and protects against cruel and unusual punishment

• Amendment 4

• Amendment 6

• Amendment 7

• Amendment 8

How is representation in the House of Representatives handled?

• 2 representatives per state

• Based on population

• 3/5 of the slave population

What is one way the judicial branch checks the legislative branch?

• It can impeach members of Congress

• It can suggest laws to Congress

• It can declare Constitutional acts unconstitutional

• It can call special sessions of Congress

Who can impeach and remove federal judges?

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• Congress

• The Attorney General

What steps are involved in amending the Constitution?

• 2/3 of each house of Congress must vote to amend

• A president can strike an amendment from the Constitution without a vote

• To ratify an amendment 3/4 of states must approve it

• States can amend the Constitution to fit their state needs

• 2/3 of state legislatures can call for national convention to amend

Right to jury trial in civil cases

• Amendment 7

• Amendment 4

• Amendment 8

• Amendment 6

Which branch enforces laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

How is representation in the senate handled?

• 2 representatives per state

• Based on population

• 3/5 of the slave population

Right to speedy trial in criminal cases

• Amendment 7

• Amendment 4

• Amendment 8

• Amendment 6

How many states are required to ratify the Constitution?

• All states

• 9 states

• 5 states

• 10 states