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43 Cards in this Set
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“Supreme Law of the Land”
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Constitution
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examples of powers of Congress.
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Declare war, coin money, negotiate treaties Regulate commerce between states, provide defense funding, and est. post office.
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Define Federalism.
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Shared power, for example state and national taxes.
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3 Examples of Reserved Powers of the State.
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Est. Public schools, regulate commerce within their state, and issue marriage licenses.
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What can neither the Federal government or the state government do?
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Pass ex post facto laws.
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What is Bicameral?
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2 House Congress: House and Senate
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What is the number of senators from each state AND the term length for H of R?
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2
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Who can bring articles of impeachment against a public official?
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House of Representatives
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What is needed by both houses to override veto?
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2/3 majority
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What are the requirements for Presidential candidates?
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35 years old and natural born citizen
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What is the term limit for Presidents?
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2 terms for 4 years each
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Line of Succession: Vice President, ________, President pro tempore, Sec. of State.
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Speaker of the House
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What is the Electoral College?
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Need 270 votes from this group in order to win the Presidential Election.
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What is the Cabinet?
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Group of people that head executive agencies and advise the President.
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What is the Supreme Court?
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Highest court in U.S
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What is the term length for Justices?
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Life
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Who are Justices appointed by?
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President
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What are the 2nd and 5th Amendments?
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Right to bear arms, and right to remain silent and not be a witness against yourself.
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What does the 14th Amendment say?
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A person is a citizen if they are born or naturalized in the U.S.
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What is required by the General Assembly to override Governor’s Veto?
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3/5 Majority
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How do the Sec. of State, Comptroller, Attorney General and JUDGES get into office?
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Elected by the people
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What is a Line-Item Veto?
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Governor rejects just ONE part of a bill.
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The governor ______ a Congressman if a vacancy occurs due to death or becoming President.
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Appoints
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What are 3 rights protected by Illinois Bill of Rights?
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Right to assemble, freedom of speech, no discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
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This prevents the misuse of power by dividing it into 3 branches.
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Separation of Powers
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This concept does not allow one part of Government to become more powerful.
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Checks and Balances
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Declaring laws unconstitutional
Would be a judicial check on… |
Legislative Branch
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If the Senate refused a Presidential appointment the legislative branch would be checking…
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Executive Branch
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What is the Judicial Process of reviewing the Constitutionality of laws?
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Judicial Review
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What do the 13 stripes/50 stars represent?
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13 Colonies
50 States |
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What are 3 ways to show respect during National Anthem?
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Remove hats, face flag, stand up
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What are 3 ways to show respect for the FLAG itself?
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Nice weather, burn, not touch ground, same height as other nations' flags, highest on pole with state flags
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What is Appellate Jurisdiction?
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The right of the Supreme Court to reverse or confirm a lower court's decision.
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What is Judicial Restraint?
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Supreme Court limiting their role in policy/law making.
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What is Judicial Activism?
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The responsibility of the court to assist those neglected by legislation.
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How many members of the Supreme Court are there?
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Nine
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Which Supreme Court case dealt with the 2nd amendment by trying to ban hand guns?
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Washington D.C vs. Heller
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Which Supreme Court case protected the 1st amendment-freedom of speech-by allowing free speech in schools unless you "disrupt the educational process."
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Tinker vs. Des Moines
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Which Supreme Court case required a warrant for police to enter a home upholding the 4th amendment of search and seizure?
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Mapp vs. Ohio
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Which Amendment was in question in Roper vs. Simmons saying that putting to death minors was unconstitutional?
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8th Amendment- no cruel or unusual punishment
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Which Supreme Court case stated that all persons are equal under the law based on the 14th amendment?
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Brown vs. Board of Education
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Which Supreme Court case established Judicial Review?
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Marbury vs. Madison
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Which Supreme Court case upheld the 5th amendment-due process to not self-incriminate-by requiring your rights be read to anyone under arrest?
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Miranda vs. Arizona
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