Constitution Study Guide B

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27 questions
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Abolish
To get rid of - it's illegal to have slaves
Self-Incrimination
Having 2 sides or houses - as in 2 sides of congress
Suffrage
Being tried 2x for the same crime
Impeach
To accuse an official of a crime followed by a trial to remove that person
Ratify
To formally approve an amendment to become a law
Bicameral
To tesify against yourself in court [The fifth amendment - you can be quiet}
Double Jeopardy
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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What is the job of Congress?
To declare war, print money, provide for the military
How many representative are there total in the House of Representatives?
2
How old must you be to be a Senator?
435
How many sentators does each state get?
30
How long is the term of office for representatives?
2 years
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Who approves treaties before they go into effect?
The Senate
How old must you be to be a representative?
6 years
How long is the term of office for senators?
4 years
How long is the term of office for President?
25
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Who is the head of the Execuitive Branch?
The President
What is the role of the President in regards to the military (armed forces)
35
How long is the term of office for the President?
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 Cabinet?

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What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret Laws
What fraction of Congress must pass a proposed amendment?
For life, retirement or impeachment
Who can add new states?
9
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
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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What percentage of each branch must vote for a bill for it to move forward.
In the law-making process, all laws start out being drafted as what?
If a President vetos a bill, what can Congress do?
Sent to the committee, where it is discussed, debated,improved and voted on
Before a Bill can be voted on it is...
Override the President's veto with 2/3 votes.
Bill
A simple majority, or 51%
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Legislative Branch

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

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

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