Constitution Study Guide B

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27 questions
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Impeach
To get rid of - it's illegal to have slaves
Ratify
Having 2 sides or houses - as in 2 sides of congress
Abolish
Being tried 2x for the same crime
Suffrage
To accuse an official of a crime followed by a trial to remove that person
Double Jeopardy
To formally approve an amendment to become a law
Bicameral
To tesify against yourself in court [The fifth amendment - you can be quiet}
Self-Incrimination
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?

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Checks and balances prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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How many representative are there total in the House of Representatives?
To declare war, print money, provide for the military
How long is the term of office for representatives?
2
How many sentators does each state get?
435
What is the job of Congress?
30
How old must you be to be a Senator?
2 years
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How old must you be to be a representative?
The Senate
Who approves treaties before they go into effect?
6 years
How long is the term of office for President?
4 years
How long is the term of office for senators?
25
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How long is the term of office for the President?
The President
What is the Cabinet?
35
Who is the head of the Execuitive Branch?
4 years
How old must you be to run for President?
15 different departments led by advisors help the Pres. make decisions and enforce laws.
What is the role of the President in regards to the military (armed forces)

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Who can add new states?
To interpret Laws
What fraction of Congress must pass a proposed amendment?
For life, retirement or impeachment
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
Congress
How long is the term of office for Supreme Court Justices?
2/3
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What fraction of states must ratify an amendment before it goes into effect?
3/4
How many states needed to approve the Constitution in order for it to be ratified?
Nine of the 13 states
Name 2 ways the Legislative Branch can check the Execuitive Branch.
2/3 majority to veto the President, Congress can impeach
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How does the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?

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How does the Executive Branch check the Judicial Branch?

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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?

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What does the House of Representatives do to impeach?

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What does the sentate do in impeachment?

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Bill
In the law-making process, all laws start out being drafted as what?
Before a Bill can be voted on it is...
Sent to the committee, where it is discussed, debated,improved and voted on
If a President vetos a bill, what can Congress do?
Override the President's veto with 2/3 votes.
What percentage of each branch must vote for a bill for it to move forward.
A simple majority, or 51%
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Legislative Branch

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National Level
Congress
State Level
General Assembly
Local Level
City Counsel
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Executive Branch

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State Level
President
Local Level
Govenor
National Level
Mayor, City Council President
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Judicial Branch

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National Level
US Supreme Court
State Level
State Supremem Court
Judicial Branch
City/County Courts, Juvienile Court
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What are some national (enumerated) powers?

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What are some state (reserved) powers?

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What are some shared powers?

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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?

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What are the first 10 Amendments called?

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Match the following Amendments

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Amendment 1
Freedom of Speech
3rd Amendment
Right to Bear Arms
5th Amendment
Citizens do not have to house soldiers
4th Amendment
The right of the people of the US to feel safe.
2nd Amendment
Double Jeopardy law
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9th Amendment
Rights of all Citizens of the US to a speedy and fair public trial.
8th Amendment
Right for a trial by jury
7th Amendment
Ban on extreme punishment
6th Amendment
CItizens have far more rights than currently listed
10th Amendment
Separate Federal and State Laws
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14th Amendment
abolition of slavery
15th Amendment
Natual Born Citizen has equal Protection
19th Amendments
Right to Vote
22nd Amendment
Prohibition of Alcohol
21st Amendment
Right to vote regardless of sex
18th Amendment
Allow the sale of alcohol
13th Amendment
President can have no more than 2 terms