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21 Cards in this Set
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What does Repeal mean?
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to cancel
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What is Habeas Corpus?
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A thing that they can't put u in jail without a fair trial
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What are Separation of Powers?
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Three branches, each with its own powers and responsibilities
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What does Suffarage mean?
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the right to vote
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Whatcare the 3 main parts of the Constitution?
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The main body
Bill of Rights The Amendments |
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What is the Preamble?
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the introduction to the Constitution
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What does the 19th amendment do?
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Votes shall not be denied by gender
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How many representatives come from each district?
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1 per 600,000
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What are the lawmaking groups that are divided into 2 halves?
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House of Reps and Senate
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How long is the term for the House?
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2 years
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What are the qualifications to be a member of the house?
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25 years old
7 year citizen live in the state |
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What are the nicknames for the memebers of the House of Reps?
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Congressmen
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How many total are in the House of Reps?
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435
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What is the nickname for the House of Reps?
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Lower House
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What's the nickname for the Senate?
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Upper house
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How many senators come from each state?
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2
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What are the 3 qualifications for to be part of the Senate?
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30 years old
9 yrs as a citizen live in state |
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Who is the leader of the Senate?
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Vice President
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Who is the substitute leader in the Senate
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President Pro Tempore
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How many Senators in the U.S?
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100
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What is a Veto?
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To say no or cancel a law
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