9Th Grade U.s Constitution

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what was our first form of government

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The articles of confederation

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List 3 of the powers given to congress under the articles of confederation

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1.ask the statesfor money to help run the central gov.
2. declare war, make peace and raise an army or navy
3. arrange for mail service

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What were three weaknesses of this young government

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1.not enough power in central gov
2. didnt have the right to tax
3. didnt have an army or navy

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for what purpose did the representatives from 12 out of 13 states meet in phili in 1787

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to review the articles of confederation and make any necessary changes

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what decision did delegates reach in phili

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that the articles were too weak and unsatisfactory to repair. They decided to start over and write a new plan

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who proposed the basic plan of gov that formed the framework for our constitution

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james maddison

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under his plan the new gov would consist of how many branches

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3
executive
judicial
legislative

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what was the virginia plan

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Large states plan, elected by the people there would be 2 houses of congress based uponn population, therefor the large states would control the gov

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what was the new jersey plan

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small state plan, one house of congress in which all states are represnted equally

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what was the great compromise

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that there would be one house divided into 2 branches, house and senate. senate favored the small states and house represents large states

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Federalists

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people of property and money, they beleived in more power for central gov. also they were visionaries who supported manufactoring.

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antifederalists

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supported the small people they beleived the legislative should be the most powerful. they had a strict interpretation of the constitution.

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what year

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1788

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preamble

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1. to form a more perfect union
2. establish justice
3. ensure domestic tranquility
4. prvide for the common defense
5. promote general welfare
6.ensure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

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the main body of the constitution consists of?

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7 articles

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under a federal system of gov power is divided between

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states, federal gov

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what system do we use to maintain a balance of power among the three branches

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separation of powers

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the duty of the legislative brach is

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to make and pass laws

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our law making body is called

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congress

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qualification for a rep

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25 years old
citizen of U.S for 7 yrs
live in state elected

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who elects the reps

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the people in the congressional district

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how many people does a congressman represent

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500,000

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how are vacancies fill in the house of reps

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the governor orders an election to fill the unexpired term

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who is the chairman of the house

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speaker of the house

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name four officers of the house

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1. Clerk
2. parliament
3. chaplain
4. sergeant at arms

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qualifications of senate

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30 years
citizen 9 yrs
live in state elected

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who is the presiding officer of senate

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vp

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who is sub for presiding officer of senate

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chairman president pro tempore

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what vote is necessary to convict an official of impeachment

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2/3

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if the president is being impeached who presides over the trial

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chief justic of supreme court

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when are congressional elections

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january 3rd

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define quorum

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admitting members

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what is a congressional record

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a record of buissnes and roll call

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what benefits do congressional members receive

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free postage,printing allowance for office help,stationery, long distance telephone, travel to and from sessions and pension

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what 3 restriction placed on congress

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1. cant resign or take job created during their term
2. cant take job with a salary increase during their term
3. cant be senate while holding that job

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how many powers are given to congress in the constitution

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18

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bill of attainder

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a law which fixes the punishment for a crime thus denying the person a trial by jury

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list 4 powers denied to congress

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1. exports may not be taxed
2. no port shall be given in preference over any other
3. no money shall be paid out unless approved by congress
4. titles of nobility may not be granted

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list 4 power denied to the states

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1. no power to make treaties with other countries
2. no power to coin money
3. no power to pass bills of attainder
4. cant have dealings with foreign governments

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what is the major duty of the executive branch

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enforce and carry out the laws

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who is cheif executive

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president

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what body determines who will be president if there is a tie

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house of reps

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qualifications to be president

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25 years
lives in us for 14 yrs
natural born citizen

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what is the line of sucession if both the president and vp become vacant

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speaker of the house
president pro temp
secretary of state
secretary of treasury
secretary of defense
attorney general

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the president has power to

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make treaties with other countries but 2/3 of senate must approve
may grant pardons or reprieves for federal crimes
be the commander in cheif of the armed forces
appoint members of the supreme court
call congress into special session

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what is the major duty of the judicial branch

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interpret laws and administer justice

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define judicial review

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process by which the court interprets the meaning of the constitution an the laws passed under it

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how many judges serve on supreme court

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6

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who presides over supreme court

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chief justic

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how are supreme court judges chosen

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nominated by president and approved by senate

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list 3 areas of jurisdiction with federal courts have

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1. cases having to with ships, oceans and harbors
2. cases between two or more states
3. cases involving foreign and U.S diplomats

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in which two cases does supreme court have original jurisdiction

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diplomats
state is a party

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how many members are on grand jury

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23

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what is the grand jury

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they decide if there is enough evidence for a trial, then issue an edictment

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how many members are on petit jury

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12

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what does a petit jury do

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decide wether the person is innocent or guilty

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what vote is needed in order to render any verdict

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unanimous

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hung jury

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undecided

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list two ways a person can be convicted of treason

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a sworn statement of two or more witnesses
admission in open court

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what gov punishes treason

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congress

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define extradition

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court order requiring a governor to return a fugitive to the statewhere the cime was commited

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in descending order rank our countries laws

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constitution
U.S laws and treaties
state cnstitutions
state laws
local laws

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on what date did the delegates sign the constitution

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sep. 17, 1787

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supreme court

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trial and appellate court

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appellate court

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reviews district court decisions

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district

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trial court