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68 Cards in this Set
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Identify 4 goals of the Preamble |
To form a more perfect union, instill equality and a judicial system, establish peace in the community, and provide protection for all. |
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Which branch of government is described in Article 1 |
The Legislative Branch |
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How many representatives are there? |
435 |
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How many senators are there? |
2 from each state |
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What are the requirements for house of representatives |
Must be 25 years old, 7 years citizenship, must live in the state they represent |
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Qualifications for election to senate |
Must be 30 years old, 9 years citizenship, and must live in the state they represent |
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How often must Congress meet |
They must meet once a year for 9-10 months |
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Outline 3 powers of Congress |
To set forth and collect taxes, to set the value of currency, to receive loans for the U.S. |
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Why is Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 so important to Congress |
The elastic clause makes it so Congress can make laws for all of the government |
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What are 3 powers denied to Congress |
Cannot illegally imprison people, pass laws of unfair punishment, or tax exports. |
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What are the qualifications for election to the presidency |
Natural born citizen of the United States, at least 35 years of age, and live in the U.S. for 14 years |
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What is the President's relationship with the armed forces? |
President is the Commander in Chief of the armed forces |
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Why do you think the Framer's created the Commander in Chief/President relationship |
A citizen will most likely not take over the military |
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Which house of Congress approves many of the President's appointments |
The Senate |
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What is the name of the nation's highest court |
Supreme Court |
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How long can a Supreme Court justice remain in office |
They serve for life |
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What is the only crime specified in the Constitution |
Treason |
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What article specifies how laws are passed |
Article 1 |
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What article outlines the amendment process? |
The 5th articles deals with amendments |
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How can an amendment be made to the Constitution |
2/3 of the houses have to agree with the amendment, congress proposes, representatives ratify |
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What article outlines the relationship between the States and federal government |
Article 4 |
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How was the Constitution ratified or formally approved |
It was approved by all 9 states |
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What article contains the Supremacy Clausen and explain the meaning of the clause |
Article 6, Federal law trumps state law |
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Kinds of Laws |
Criminal and Civil |
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Criminal Law |
Wrongs against society |
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Felonies |
More serious offenses that require jail time for more than a year |
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Misdemeanors |
Less serious offenses usually punishable with a fine or jail sentence less than a year |
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Civil Law (tort) |
Wrongs against private parties, businesses, or groups |
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Plaintiff (prosecution) |
The person who is suing in a civil case |
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Defendant |
The person being accused of a crime or being sued |
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Burden of Proof |
Always rests with prosecution, innocent until PROVEN guilty |
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Example of both Criminal and Civil |
OJ Simpson, acquitted in criminal, convicted in civil |
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6 Priniciples of the Constitution |
1)Limited Government (government can only what the people say it can) 2) Separation of Powers (power is divided into 3 separate/ co-equal branches 3)Checks and Balances (Each branch can check the other branch) 4)Judicial Review (the courts have the authority to determine whether an action or law is unconstitutional) 5)Federalism (2 levels of government -state and federal- power is shared simultaneously by both levels) 6) Popular Sovereignty (the sole source of power lies with the people) |
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Due process |
Simply means fairness |
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Fourth Branch of Government |
Advocacy: The art of persuasion, letters to offcials, lobbying, voting,initiative, referendum(state rep. Refers a proposed law to voters), recall |
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Article 2 |
Executive Branch |
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Article 3 |
Judicial branch |
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Article 4 |
The States and Federal government |
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Article 5 |
Amending the Constitution |
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Article 6 |
General Provisions |
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Article 7 |
Ratification of the Constitution |
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Amendment 1 |
Freedom of speech, press, assembly and petition |
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Amendment 2 |
Right to bear arms |
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Amendment 3 |
Lodging troops in private homes |
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Amendment 4 |
Search and Seizure |
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Amendment 5 |
Rights of the accused |
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Amendment 6 |
Right to a Speedy Trial |
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Amendment 7 |
Trial by jury in civil cases |
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Amendment 8 |
Bail and Punishment |
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Amendment 9 |
Powers reserved for the people |
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Amendment 10 |
Powers reserved for the states |
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Amendment 11 |
Suits against states |
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Amendment 12 |
Election of Chief Executives |
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Amendment 13 |
Abolition of slavery |
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Amendment 14 |
Definition of citizenship |
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Amendment 15 |
Voting Rights (race) |
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Amendment 16 |
Income tax |
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Amendment 17 |
Direct election of senators |
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Amendment 18 |
Prohibition |
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Amendment 19 |
Women's suffrage |
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Amendment 20 |
Terms of president, vice president, and congress |
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Amendment 21 |
Repeal of Prohibition |
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Amendment 22 |
Presidential Term Limits |
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Amendment 23 |
Voting rights for D.C. |
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Amendment 24 |
Abolition of Poll Taxes |
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Amendment 25 |
Presidential Succession |
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Amendment 26 |
Voting Age, Enforcement |
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Amendment 27 |
Congressional Pay Increases |
