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55 Cards in this Set
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How was representation in the Legislature decided in the Virginia Plan?
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By each state's popluation
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What are the three ideas the Declaration of Independence is based on?
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1. People should have equal rights2. Governments should be run by people3. Individual rights must be protected
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What could the government not do under The Articles of Confederation?
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Have the power to tax
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What did the first plan of government (The Articles of Confederation) create?
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A weak national government
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What is one reason some groups were opposed to the Constitution?
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It did not include a Bill of Rights
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What is the idea that one branch of government can block thepower of another branch of government?
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Checks and Balances
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What is the idea that the powers of the government should be divided between the branches of the government?
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Separation of powers
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What plan of government was used before the Constitution?
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Articles of Confederation
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What was the Great Compromise?
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States would have equalrepresentation in one house of Congress and representation based on population in the otherhouse of Congress
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What was the main purpose of the Preamble to theConstitution?
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To state the goals of the American Government
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What was the name of the group who supported the Constitution?
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Federalists
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Where and when was the Constitutional Convention held?
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Philadelphia, 1787
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Which kind of government divides power between the centraland state governments?
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Democratic
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Which plan of government was favored by the small states?
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The New Jersey Plan
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Who kept a journal and wrote most of the Constitution?
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James Madison
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Who was chosen to be the head of the Constitutional Convention?
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George Washington
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Jefferson
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Freedom of the press allows us to do what?
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1) Complain about the government 2) Write something others find rude 3) Choose what we read
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Prisoners cannot be tortured because of therights given in which amendment?
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8th
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The only amendment ever to have been repealedwas about:
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Alcohol
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The power of Eminent Domain says
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The government must pay you a fair price for your house
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What did the 13th Amendment do?
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Abolished slavery
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What does the 10th Amendment say?
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Powers not given to the national government is given to the states
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What does the 1st Amendment say?
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1) Right to free speech 2) Right to practice religion 3) Right to assemble
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What does the 5th Amendment say?
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1) That no one will be put in double jeopardy 2) That no one can be forced to give a confession of guilt 3) That no one’s property will be taken for publicuse without fair payment
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What does the 6th Amendment say?
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1) A right to a speedy trial 2) A right to a lawyer 3) A right to force witnesses to testify
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What does the Bill of Rights describe?
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The rights and liberties of the citizens
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What does the Supremacy Clause in Article Six ofthe Constitution say?
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The Constitution has the highest power
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What is a good example of full faith and credit from Article Four?
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People married in one state are considered married in allstates
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What is needed to propose an amendment to theConstitution?
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A 2/3 vote by both houses of Congress
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What is needed to ratify an amendment to theConstitution?
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A ¾ vote by the State Legislatures
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Who did the 15th Amendment give theright to vote?
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Black men
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Who did the 19th Amendment give theright to vote?
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Women
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Who did the 26th Amendment give theright to vote?
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18 year olds
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According to the constitution, a president must be at least _____ years old, and be a _________________ citizen
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35 years old, natural born citizen
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According to the constitution, a Representation must be at least _____ years old, and be a citizen for ______ years.
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25 years old, citizen for 7 years
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According to the constitution, a Senator must be at least _____ years old, and be a citizen for ______ years.
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30 years old, citizen for 9 years
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Congress makes up this branch of government
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Legislative Branch
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House of Representatives and Senate
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Congress
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How is membership in the House decided by?
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The population of each state
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How is membership in the Senate decided by?
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2 Senators per state
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How long is a term of office for a President?
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4 years
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How long is a term of office for a Representative?
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2 years
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How long is a term of office for a Senator?
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6 years
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If the President is not able to fulfill his/her duties, who are the next two people in line?
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Vice PresidentSpeaker of the House
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List 3 powers of Congress
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To taxTo borrow moneyTo coin money
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The President makes up this branch of government
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Executive Branch
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True or False:Congress declare laws unconstitutional?
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False
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What does the 17th amendment require of the Senators?
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to be elected by the people
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What is the name of the officer who presides over the House of Representatives?
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Speaker of the House
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What is the necessary and proper clause?
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It allows Congress to make laws that are necessary in carrying out its expressed powers
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What power does the 16th amendment give to Congress?
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power to collect an income tax
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Who has the exclusive power to impeach federal officials?
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House of Representatives
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Who has the exclusive power to try the case after the officeholder is impeached?
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Senate
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Who has the power to appropriate money?
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Congress
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