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U.S. Constitution Article I flashcards covering the legislative branch and House of Representatives for Grade 8.
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This 10-card flashcard set covers the structure and provisions of Article I of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the legislative branch. Topics include bicameral legislature, House of Representatives terms and qualifications, enumeration, and vacancy procedures. Use it for civics vocabulary review, Constitution study, or test preparation in Grade 8 government classes.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Civics
Grade Level:
8th Grade
Updated January 2025

Terms in This Set

  • Section 1: All of the powers of the Legislative branch shall be vested with whom?
  • Section 1: Who makes up our bicameral legislature?
  • What does the word bicameral mean? (look it up)
  • Section 2, Clause 1: How long are the terms (# of years) of Representatives in the House?
  • Section 2, Clause 2: Name the 3 qualifications for becoming a Representative:
  • What does the word “enumeration” mean? (look it up)
  • Section 2, Clause 3: How often does the Constitution say that we must enumerate?
  • Section 2, Clause 3: Once we enumerate, how does the Constitution say the number of Representatives will be determined?
  • Section 2, Clause 4: If there is a vacancy in in the House of Representatives from any state, how is that vacancy filled?
  • What powers are listed in Section 2, Clause 5?

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