The Analysis of The American Constitution

Topic

The Analysis of The American Constitution

Instructions

Constitution of the United States
Worksheet

The Legislative Branch: Article I, Sections 1-9

  1. List the qualifications for the U.S. House of Representatives:
    1. Minimum age: _____
    2. Length of U.S. citizenship: _____
    3. Term of Office length: _____
  2. List the qualifications for the U.S. Senate:
    1. Minimum age: _____
    2. Length of U.S. citizenship: _____
    3. Term of Office length: _____
  3. What are the powers of Congress?

The Executive Branch: Article II

  1. List the qualifications for the President:
    1. Minimum age: _____
    2. Length of residence: _____
    3. Country of birth: _____
  2. How long are the President’s and Vice President’s term of office?
  3. What are the powers of the President?
  4. For what reasons may a President or a Vice President be impeached?

The Judicial Branch: Article III

  1. What is jurisdiction?
  2. In what types of cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction in?
  3. What is the definition of treason?

Miscellaneous: Article IV

  1. What form of government is guaranteed to each state?

Miscellaneous: Article V

  1. How can the Constitution be amended?

Miscellaneous: Article VI

  1. What is the supreme law of the land?

Miscellaneous: Article VII

  1. How many states must ratify the Constitution before it becomes the law of the land?

Bill of Rights:

  1. In your own words, list what rights Americans have under the Bill of Rights, and state whether each right is an individual right or a collective right?
    1. First Amendment
    2. Second Amendment
    3. Third Amendment
    4. Fourth Amendment
    5. Fifth Amendment
    6. Sixth Amendment
    7. Seventh Amendment
    8. Eighth Amendment
    9. Ninth Amendment
    10. Tenth Amendment

Answer preview

Question one

  1.    Minimum age is 25 years
  2.    Length of residence is 7 years
  3.    Two years but eligible for re-election

Question 2

  1.    Minimum age of 30 years
  2.    A minimum of 9 years as a citizen of the United States

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