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50 Cards in this Set
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Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
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the central government was too weak.
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How did the members at the Constitutional Convention settle differences?
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By compromises.
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Who was the "Father of the Constitution"?
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James Madison
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What is Federalism?
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The idea that the national and state governments share power.
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What is the system that keeps the three branches of government equal in power?
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checks and balances
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Yes or No
Does the constitution establish the supreme law of the land? |
yes
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How many times can a person be elected President?
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two times
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How long is one presidential term?
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four years
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Who directly choses the president?
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Electoral College
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Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces?
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The President of the United States
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Who can fill the postion of the President if the President and Vice President cannot?
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Speaker of the House
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What does impeach mean?
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to accuse of wrong doing
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How many justices on the Supreme Court?
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nine justices
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How long is a term for a Supreme Court Justice?
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Life
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What does Ratify mean?
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approve
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What is an Amendment?
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a change or addition to the Constitution.
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What does Veto mean?
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to refuse to sign a bill into law.
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What does Census mean?
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counting population every ten years.
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What does the Preamble do?
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It states the purpose of the Constitution.
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What does the Bill of Rights do?
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It provides protection to the individual.
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Amendments must have the approval of how many of the states?
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3/4 of them
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What does the first amendment protect?
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Freedom of speech and press
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What does the Bill of Rights guarantee anyone on trial for a crime?
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The right to a trial by jury
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What is one of the important duties of a U.S. citizen?
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to vote in elections
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What right do you exercise if you organize a protest march?
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Freedom of assembly
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What is the highest level of the judicial branch in the Illinois government?
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State Supreme Court
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Who is the chief executive of Illinois?
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Governor
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What is the law-making branch in Illinois called?
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The General Assembly
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If the U.S. flag is displayed with state and local flags it should be:
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higher than all the other flags
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What is the proper way to dispose of the U.S. flag?
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burn or bury it.
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Which branch of government interprets the law?
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Judicial Branch
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Which branch of government makes the laws?
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The Legislative Branch
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What is the branch of government that carries out or enforces the laws?
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The Executive Branch
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What is the branch of government headed by the president?
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The Executive Branch
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The branch of government that consists of the Supreme Court and all lower U.S. courts?
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The Judicial Branch
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The branch of government known as Congress?
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The Legislative Branch
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The branch of government with the power to declare war?
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The Legislative Branch
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The branch of government headed by the Chief Justice?
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The Judicial Branch
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The house that must start all money or tax bills?
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The House of Representatives
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Representation in this house is two per state.
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The Senate
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A states population determines representation in this house.
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House of Representatives
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Term of office in this house is six years.
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The Senate
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The leader of this house is known as the Speaker.
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The House of Representatives
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This term of office is two years.
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House of Representatives
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The leader of this house is the Vice President of the United States.
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The Senate
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The Executive Branch checks the Legislative Branch when...
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the President vetoes a bill.
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The Legislative Branch is checking the Executive Branch when...
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Congress passes a law over the President's veto.
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The Judicial Branch is checking both the Legislative and Executive Branch when...
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the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional .
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The Legislative Branch checks the Executive Branch when...
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the Senate approves treaties made by the President.
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The Executive Branch checks the Judicial Branch when...
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the President appoints justices to the Supreme Court.
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