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44 Cards in this Set
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What year did the document go into effect?
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1787
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Name the 7 articles
(Lazy Elephants Jump And Sit Regularly) |
Legislative, Executive, Judicial, States, Amendment Process, Supremacy, Ratification
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How was the document ratified?
# of states? |
9 out of 13 states
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Name the 6 goals of the Constitution
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Form a more perfect union
Establish justice Insure domestic tranquility Provide for the common defense Promote the general welfare Secure the blessings for liberty |
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Form a more perfect union
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Form a form of government that is better than the Articles of Confederation
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Establish justice
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Create a system of courts and ensure their independence from other branches of government.
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Insure domestic tranquility
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The government is charged with making sure citizens are not hindered by the actions of others.
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Provide for the common defense
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The government must maintain a militant fighting force capable of defending our nation from threats throughout and within
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Promote the general welfare
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The government must make available whatever common resources are needed in our daily lives.
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Secure the blessings for liberty
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Create a system of government that ensures that all past, present, and future American citizens can live in freedom.
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# of members in the House
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435
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Length of term for the House
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2
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Age for the House
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25
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Years of citizenship for the House
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7
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Role of Impeachment for the House
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Bring up charges
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# of members in the Senate
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100
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Length of term for the Senate
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6
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Age for the Senate
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30
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Years of citizenship for the Senate
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9
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Role of Impeachment for the Senate
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Trial for Removal
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Length of term of the President
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4
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Age of the President
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35
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Citizenship of the President
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Native born and live in U.S. for 14 consecutive years
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Role of Impeachment
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None
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# of members on the Supreme Court
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9
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Length of term of the Supreme Court
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Life
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Age of Supreme Court
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None
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Citizenship for Supreme Court
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None
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Role of Impeachment of Supreme Court
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None
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What is popular sovereignty?
Where is it found in the Constitution? |
Consent of the governed
"We the People" (Preamble) |
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Define rule of law and its relationship with limited government
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No one is above the law! It forces the government to have limited so they don't become too powerful
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What is article 1 section 8 about?
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Powers of Congress
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What is clause 1-17 about?
Name its two names Provide examples |
Enumerated Powers and Delegated Powers
Make laws Declare war |
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What is clause 18 about?
Name its two names Provide examples |
Implied Powers
Necessary & Proper Clause Elastic Clause establish minimum wage |
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What is an amendment?
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a formal change to the constitution
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How can an amendment be proposed?
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by Congress by a 2/3 vote in both houses
@ a national convention called by congress when requested by 2/3 of the state legislatures |
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How can an amendment be ratified?
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by 3/4 state legislature
by convention in 3/4 of the states |
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How many electoral college votes are there?
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538
Senate (100) House (435) D.C. (3) |
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When was the electoral college created?
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1787
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Describe the 12th amendment and its impact on the EC
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allowed the president and vp to run as a team
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Why did the founders choose the EC?
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They were afraid of direct election because the people were uneducated.
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What are swing state?
Why are they important? |
States that don't always vote democrat or republican
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What is the magic number?
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270
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What happens if no one reaches 270?
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House choses from 3 highest electoral vote for President
Senate chooses the VP |
