Constitution Study Guide B
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27 questions
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Abolish | arrow_right_alt | To get rid of - it's illegal to have slaves |
Self-Incrimination | arrow_right_alt | Having 2 sides or houses - as in 2 sides of congress |
Suffrage | arrow_right_alt | Being tried 2x for the same crime |
Impeach | arrow_right_alt | To accuse an official of a crime followed by a trial to remove that person |
Ratify | arrow_right_alt | To formally approve an amendment to become a law |
Bicameral | arrow_right_alt | To tesify against yourself in court [The fifth amendment - you can be quiet} |
Double Jeopardy | arrow_right_alt | The right to vote, 15th, 19th and 26th amendments all have to do with suffrage for different groups |
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How many branches does American Government have?
How many branches does American Government have?
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Checks and balances prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Checks and balances prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
What is the job of Congress? | arrow_right_alt | To declare war, print money, provide for the military |
How many representative are there total in the House of Representatives? | arrow_right_alt | 2 |
How old must you be to be a Senator? | arrow_right_alt | 435 |
How many sentators does each state get? | arrow_right_alt | 30 |
How long is the term of office for representatives? | arrow_right_alt | 2 years |
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Who approves treaties before they go into effect? | arrow_right_alt | The Senate |
How old must you be to be a representative? | arrow_right_alt | 6 years |
How long is the term of office for senators? | arrow_right_alt | 4 years |
How long is the term of office for President? | arrow_right_alt | 25 |
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Who is the head of the Execuitive Branch? | arrow_right_alt | The President |
What is the role of the President in regards to the military (armed forces) | arrow_right_alt | 35 |
How long is the term of office for the President? | arrow_right_alt | 4 years |
How old must you be to run for President? | arrow_right_alt | 15 different departments led by advisors help the Pres. make decisions and enforce laws. |
What is the Cabinet? | arrow_right_alt |
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
What is the job of the Judicial Branch? | arrow_right_alt | To interpret Laws |
What fraction of Congress must pass a proposed amendment? | arrow_right_alt | For life, retirement or impeachment |
Who can add new states? | arrow_right_alt | 9 |
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court? | arrow_right_alt | Congress |
How long is the term of office for Supreme Court Justices? | arrow_right_alt | 2/3 |
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
What fraction of states must ratify an amendment before it goes into effect? | arrow_right_alt | 3/4 |
How many states needed to approve the Constitution in order for it to be ratified? | arrow_right_alt | Nine of the 13 states |
Name 2 ways the Legislative Branch can check the Execuitive Branch. | arrow_right_alt | 2/3 majority to veto the President, Congress can impeach |
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How does the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?
How does the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?
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How does the Executive Branch check the Judicial Branch?
How does the Executive Branch check the Judicial Branch?
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How does the Legislative Branch check the Judicial Branch?
How does the Legislative Branch check the Judicial Branch?
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How does the Judicial Branch check the Legislative and the Executive Branches?
How does the Judicial Branch check the Legislative and the Executive Branches?
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What does the House of Representatives do to impeach?
What does the House of Representatives do to impeach?
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What does the sentate do in impeachment?
What does the sentate do in impeachment?
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
What percentage of each branch must vote for a bill for it to move forward. | arrow_right_alt | In the law-making process, all laws start out being drafted as what? |
If a President vetos a bill, what can Congress do? | arrow_right_alt | Sent to the committee, where it is discussed, debated,improved and voted on |
Before a Bill can be voted on it is... | arrow_right_alt | Override the President's veto with 2/3 votes. |
Bill | arrow_right_alt | A simple majority, or 51% |
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Legislative Branch
Legislative Branch
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
State Level | arrow_right_alt | Congress |
Local Level | arrow_right_alt | General Assembly |
National Level | arrow_right_alt | City Counsel |
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Executive Branch
Executive Branch
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
National Level | arrow_right_alt | President |
State Level | arrow_right_alt | Govenor |
Local Level | arrow_right_alt | Mayor, City Council President |
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Judicial Branch
Judicial Branch
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
State Level | arrow_right_alt | US Supreme Court |
Judicial Branch | arrow_right_alt | State Supremem Court |
National Level | arrow_right_alt | City/County Courts, Juvienile Court |
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What are some national (enumerated) powers?
What are some national (enumerated) powers?
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What are some state (reserved) powers?
What are some state (reserved) powers?
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What are some shared powers?
What are some shared powers?
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How many electoral votes must a candidate get in order to win the election?
How many electoral votes must a candidate get in order to win the election?
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How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?
How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?
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What are the first 10 Amendments called?
What are the first 10 Amendments called?
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Match the following Amendments
Match the following Amendments
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
5th Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Freedom of Speech |
2nd Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Right to Bear Arms |
4th Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Citizens do not have to house soldiers |
3rd Amendment | arrow_right_alt | The right of the people of the US to feel safe. |
Amendment 1 | arrow_right_alt | Double Jeopardy law |
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
6th Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Rights of all Citizens of the US to a speedy and fair public trial. |
8th Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Right for a trial by jury |
9th Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Ban on extreme punishment |
7th Amendment | arrow_right_alt | CItizens have far more rights than currently listed |
10th Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Separate Federal and State Laws |
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
19th Amendments | arrow_right_alt | abolition of slavery |
14th Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Natual Born Citizen has equal Protection |
21st Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Right to Vote |
18th Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Prohibition of Alcohol |
13th Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Right to vote regardless of sex |
15th Amendment | arrow_right_alt | Allow the sale of alcohol |
22nd Amendment | arrow_right_alt | President can have no more than 2 terms |