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23 Cards in this Set
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What is the Constitution?
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It is a document
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What 2 things does the Constitution tell?
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1. The government of the United States.
2. About the rights and freedoms of the American people. |
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In what year was the Constitution written?
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1787
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Where was the Constitution written?
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Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pa
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Where is the Constitution kept?
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In the National Archives in Washington, DC
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Who runs the government?
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The United states Government
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Who settles questions about the laws?
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Supreme Court
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Who makes sure the laws are carried out?
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The President
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Who makes the Laws?
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Congress
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Name the three parts of government
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Executive
Legislative Judical |
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People hat work in the House of Representatives are called?
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representatives
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People hat work in the Senate are called?
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Senators
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Both the Senators and Representatives are elected by who to these positions?
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By the people of their states.
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What does Congress do?
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Makes the laws for our country.
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Where does the Congress meet?
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In the Capital building
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Name the 2 parts of Congress.
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House of Representatives
Senate |
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What things must happen for a bill to become a law?
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1. Write the bill
2. Voted on bill and passed by House of Representatives. 3. Voted on and passed by Senate 4. Signed by President |
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What is the President called?
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Commander in chief of the army and navy
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How old must a President be?
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Atleast 35 years of age
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What does the President do?
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1.Sees that national laws are carried out and the new laws are made.
2. Keeps army and navy strong to defend our country |
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What qualifications are needed to be President?
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1. Must be born in US and have lived in the country for at least 14 years.
2. Be at least 35 years old |
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What does the Supreme Court Justices do?
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Settle disagreements about laws and explain the Constitution.
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How is a Supreme Court Justice appointed?
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1. The Supreme Court needs a Justice
2. The President tells the Senate who he wants. 3. The Senate votes on the person. 4. If the Senate votes yes the person takes their place as Justice. |