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32 Cards in this Set
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Preamble
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states purpose of the constitution
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Power in the United States government is divided into
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3 branches - Executive, Legislative and Judicial
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How many articles are in the constitution
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seven
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How do Respresentatives to congress get elected
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according to the state population
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How many respresentatives are in congress
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435
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How many senators come from each state
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2
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How many senators are in congress
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100
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What are the roles of the President?
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1. Commander and Chief
2. Speaker of the House 3. chief diplomat |
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Congress is divided into
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two brances - House of Representative and the Senate
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In 1776, thomas Jefferson wrote the Declararion Independence. What was the main purpose for wtiting it?
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to help the colonies break away from England
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How many amendments are in the Constitution?
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27 - twenty seven
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According to the U.S. constitution, what is the basic source of the government's authority
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the people of the United States
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Which of the following is most important for a successful democracy?
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well-informed citizens
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In a democratic republic such as the United States, where do government officials get their authority?
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their elections by citizens
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U. S. Senators are elected for...
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6 years
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Members of house of representatives are elected for
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4 years
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What would someome who supports a democratic government most favor?
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a society in which citizens freely elect their leaders
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The power to delcare war belongs to the...
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President
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What is the main responsibility of the congress?
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makes the laws
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Which branch of Ohio's government is responsible for making laws?
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Ohio General Assembly
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Who has responsibilities most similar to those of the Governor of Ohio?
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the President of the U.S.
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What is the main responsibility of the judicial branch of government?
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interprets the laws
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How many futices are on the Supreme court?
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9
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How long is ther term of a spreme Court Justice?
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life
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the first ten amendments of the constitution are called...
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Bill of Rights
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What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights to the U. S. constitution?
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to protect the basic rights of of individuals
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In the U.S., what guarantees the freedom of speech, religion, and assembly of all citizens?
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the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
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Which government official has all of these characteristics?
1. Elected for four-year term 2. Commander and chief of armed forces (military) 3. Enforces laws passed by congress |
President of the U.s.
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Which of the following responsibilities belongs in the group below?
1. Obey the laws 2. Vote in the elections 3. Register for the military |
pay taxes
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"The people of the U.S. do not make their own laws. The officials they elect do." What does the quoation describe?
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a democratic republic
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Name two ways someone can become a citizen.
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1. Someone can become a citizen by being born in the United States or learning the laws of the U.S.
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Right-freedom of religion-anyone can worship as they please
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responsibilty-entering the military to defend the freedom in a democracy
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