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29 Cards in this Set
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This is the highest authority of the nation, is responsible for giving us a framework for the government, and gives us the basic law of the United States.
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The United States Constitution
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United States Constitution was ratified on...
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June, 1788
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Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
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Philadelphia
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Who is the father of the Constitution ?
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James Madison |
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What is the reason for the Preamble? |
States the purpose of the Constitution |
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An amendment is _____________ |
A change to the Constitution |
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What is the Bill of Rights |
First 10 Amendments |
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What are the Branches of government? |
Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch |
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Checks and Balances |
Requiring approval from more than one branch in decision-making |
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A president must be... |
At least 35 years old, be a U.S. citizen by birth, and live in the United States for at least 14 years or more |
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A representative must be... |
At least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and live in the State from which they are elected |
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A senator must be... |
At least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, and live in the State from which they are elected |
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Supreme Court Justice Qualifications |
None |
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If the President and Vice President are unable to fulfill the duties of the Presidency, who becomes the President? |
Speaker of the House |
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Veto means |
To reject a bill |
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Name the houses in the Legislative Branch |
Senate and House of Representatives |
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Number of Senators |
100 |
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Number of Representatives (House) |
435 |
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Congressional Votes to override a veto is... |
2/3 |
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Number of Justices on Supreme Court |
9 |
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First Female Supreme Court Justice |
Sandra Day O'Connor |
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First Minority Supreme Court Justice |
Thurgood Marshall |
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Supreme Court Justices... |
must be approved by the Senate |
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Who can impeach the President? |
Congress |
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Terms in office a President can serve |
2 |
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President served longest before 22nd Amendment |
Franklin D. Roosevelt |
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Can Declare war |
Congress |
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Electoral College |
Elects President |
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Constitution replaced |
Articles of Confederation |
