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41 Cards in this Set
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who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Jefferson
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When was the Declaration signed?
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1776
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when did the constitutional convention meet?
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1787 at Philadlphia
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When was the constitution put in effect?
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1789
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What are the first 10 amendments called?
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Bill of Rights
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What group of people caused the first 10 amendments to be passed?
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federalists
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how may a member of Congress be expelled?
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by their own chamber of Congress by a 2/3rds vote of the memb. present, can only be expelled or impeached for serious offenses
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When are members of either house privileged from arrest?
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while congress is in session
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What four types of taxes does Congress have the power to lay and collect?
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duties, imposts, excises, and income tax
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When are members of either house privileged form arrest?
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foreign Natiions and
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For what two purposes may Congress tax?
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a
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What is a quorum in the house and senate?
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a
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How shall all trials except impeachment be held?
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a
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List 3 things each state must give full faith and credit?
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a
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What is said of a persom charged with a crime in one state who is found in another?
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a
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What is the elastic clause?
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a
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How many Senators does each state have?
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a
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Who elects U.S. Senators?
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a
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How were Senators elected before the 17th amendment?
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a
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What are the qulifications of the Senate?
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a
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Who is the President of the Senate
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V.P.
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Who acts in the absence of President of the Senate?
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aa
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How long is a Senators term?
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a
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how many Senators are elected every 2 years?
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a
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Does the passing of a bill by the Senate and House make it a law?
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no
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What can congress do when it has heard that the President has vetoed a bill?
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a
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What happens if a senator should die?
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a
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What does a senator do besides pass bills?
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a
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How often are members of the House chosen?
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a
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What is a Representatives salary?
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a
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What congressional district do you live in?
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12th district
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How many Representatives are there? How many from your state?
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a
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What are the qualifacations for the House?
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a
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Name the presiding officer for the House?
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a
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What is the number of our present Congress?
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a
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Where must all revenue bills begin?
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the house
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What is the major duty of the executive branch?
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a
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What is the major duty of the legislative branch?
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a
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What is the major duty of the judicial branch?
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a
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Who are the most important officials in the executive branch?
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a
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a
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