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40 Cards in this Set
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Article 1 sates that the country's laws will be made by whom? |
Congress |
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The rules for both the housed of Congress are determined by who? |
Congress |
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When does Congress begin its new session? |
January 3rd |
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Article 1, Section 9 lists all the things that Congress. . . |
Cannot do |
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Article 1, Section 8 lists all the things Congress. . . |
Can do |
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Congress DOES NOT have the power to . . . |
Pass as expost facto law Cannot take away a person's writ of habeas corpus (the corpse) Pass a bill of attainder |
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Where is the elastic clause located? |
Article 1, Section 8 clause 18 |
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The power of Congress to make all laws necessary and proper is called? |
Elastic clause |
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When does the Vice President vote in the Senate? |
He only votes to break a tie. |
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All tax bills start where? |
In the House of Representatives |
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To accuse a government official of wrongdoing. |
Impeachment |
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What are the three things the president can do to a bill? |
Veto No Action Sign it |
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Who is the President of the Senate? |
Joe Biden (the Vice President) |
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Who is the Speaker of the House? |
Paul Ryan (runs the House of Representatives) |
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What is the highest court in the land? |
U.S. Supreme Court |
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How many Supreme Courts are there? |
9 |
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What is the title of the head of the Supreme Court? |
Chief Justice |
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Who nominates a Supreme Court Justice? |
The President |
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What body approves a nominated Supreme Court Justice? |
Senate |
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What is the name of the court where a case begins? |
Original Jurisdiction |
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What are the qualifications to be a Supreme Court Justice? |
There are no qualifications |
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The power of Supreme Court to decide weather the laws Congress passes are Constitutional is called? |
Judicial Review |
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Giving aid and comfort to the enemy is? |
Treason |
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A person accused of a crime is guaranteed the right to a? |
Trial by jury |
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How long is the term for a Supreme Court Justice? |
Life with good behavior |
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How old do you have to be to be President? |
35 years old |
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How old do you have to be to be a member of the Senate? |
30 |
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How old do you have to be to be a member of the House of Representatives? |
25 |
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How long is the president's term? |
4 years |
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How long is a senator's term? |
6 years |
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How long is a member of the House of Representatives term? |
2 years |
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How many members are in the Senate? |
100 |
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How many member are there in the House of Representatives? |
435 |
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How many members on the Supreme Court? |
9 |
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How many total votes in the Electoral College? |
538 |
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How many members in Congress? |
535 |
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How many votes from the Electoral College do you need to be president? |
270 |
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How many articles in the Constitution? |
7 |
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How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights? |
10 |
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How many total amendments in the Constitution? |
27 |
