"Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance of permanency; but in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."

Benjamin Franklin

Complete the following questions by accessing the Constitution in your textbook.

1.   The Constitution is divided into ________ sections that are referred to as _________________.  The first portion prior to the sections is known as the __________.  This section explains the six purposes of __________________.  They are

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b.

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d.

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f.

2.  The first article grants power to which branch?

3.  How is the legislative branch divided?

4.  What are the requirements for becoming a member of the House of Representatives?

5.  What was the three-fifths compromise as explained in Article I?  

6.  Who makes up the Senate, and how are the members selected?

7.  What are the requirements for being elected to the Senate?

8.  Explain the role of the President Pro-Tempore.

9.  Explain the roles of the House and the Senate in impeachment.

10.  What is habeas corpus?

11.  Summarize the meaning of Article I, Section 9.

12.  What branch receives powers in Article II?

13.  How is the executive chosen?

14.  What are the requirements for being selected President?

15.  For what reasons may a president removed from office?

16.  What branch receives its powers in Article III?

17.  What is the definition of treason, as explained in Article III, Section 3?

18.  What is the subject of Article IV?

19.  What are the rights of individual states, as guaranteed in Article IV, Section 4?

20.  Explain, in your own words, the meanings of the following amendments: