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Constitution Study Guide B

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Question 3
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Checks and balances prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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Question 5
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Who approves treaties before they go into effect?
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The Senate
How long is the term of office for senators?
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6 years
How long is the term of office for President?
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4 years
How old must you be to be a representative?
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Question 6
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Who is the head of the Execuitive Branch?
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The President
What is the role of the President in regards to the military (armed forces)
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4 years
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Question 7
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What fraction of Congress must pass a proposed amendment?
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To interpret Laws
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
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For life, retirement or impeachment
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Question 1
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Question 2
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How many branches does American Government have?

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Question 4
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How old must you be to be a Senator?
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To declare war, print money, provide for the military
What is the job of Congress?
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What is the Cabinet?
How long is the term of office for the President?
15 different departments led by advisors help the Pres. make decisions and enforce laws.
How old must you be to run for President?

How long is the term of office for Supreme Court Justices?
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
Congress
Who can add new states?
2/3
Question 8
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Name 2 ways the Legislative Branch can check the Execuitive Branch.
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3/4
What fraction of states must ratify an amendment before it goes into effect?
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Nine of the 13 states
How many states needed to approve the Constitution in order for it to be ratified?
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2/3 majority to veto the President, Congress can impeach
Question 9
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How does the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?

Question 10
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How does the Executive Branch check the Judicial Branch?

Question 11
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How does the Legislative Branch check the Judicial Branch?

Question 12
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How does the Judicial Branch check the Legislative and the Executive Branches?

Question 13
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What does the House of Representatives do to impeach?

Question 14
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What does the sentate do in impeachment?

Question 15
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Bill
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In the law-making process, all laws start out being drafted as what?
Before a Bill can be voted on it is...
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Sent to the committee, where it is discussed, debated,improved and voted on
If a President vetos a bill, what can Congress do?
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Override the President's veto with 2/3 votes.
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A simple majority, or 51%
Question 16
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Legislative Branch

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State Level
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Congress
Local Level
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General Assembly
National Level
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City Counsel
Question 17
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Executive Branch

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National Level
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President
State Level
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Govenor
Local Level
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Mayor, City Council President
Question 18
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Judicial Branch

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State Level
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US Supreme Court
Judicial Branch
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State Supremem Court
National Level
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City/County Courts, Juvienile Court
Question 19
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What are some national (enumerated) powers?

Question 20
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What are some state (reserved) powers?

Question 21
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What are some shared powers?

Question 22
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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?

Question 25
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Match the following Amendments

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5th Amendment
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Freedom of Speech
2nd Amendment
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Question 26
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10th Amendment
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Rights of all Citizens of the US to a speedy and fair public trial.
6th Amendment
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Right for a trial by jury
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Ban on extreme punishment
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Question 27
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Double Jeopardy
To get rid of - it's illegal to have slaves
Bicameral
Having 2 sides or houses - as in 2 sides of congress
Abolish
Being tried 2x for the same crime
Ratify
To accuse an official of a crime followed by a trial to remove that person
Impeach
To formally approve an amendment to become a law
Self-Incrimination
To tesify against yourself in court [The fifth amendment - you can be quiet}
Suffrage
The right to vote, 15th, 19th and 26th amendments all have to do with suffrage for different groups
How many sentators does each state get?
How long is the term of office for representatives?
30
How many representative are there total in the House of Representatives?
2 years
What percentage of each branch must vote for a bill for it to move forward.
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
7th Amendment
8th Amendment
CItizens have far more rights than currently listed
9th Amendment
Separate Federal and State Laws
21st Amendment
abolition of slavery
15th Amendment
Natual Born Citizen has equal Protection
13th Amendment
Right to Vote
18th Amendment
Prohibition of Alcohol
19th Amendments
Right to vote regardless of sex
22nd Amendment
Allow the sale of alcohol
14th Amendment
President can have no more than 2 terms