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118 Cards in this Set
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The Declaration of Independence was signed on... |
July 4, 1776 |
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Our Country's first Constitution from 1781 - 1789. |
Articles of Confederation |
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Describe the Articles of Confederation. |
Government CAN: |
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What is a Constitution? |
A document that sets out the laws and principles of a government. |
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What does ,"Not worth a Continental." mean?
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The Continental Congress printed money during the Revolutionary War, which was worthless ( not backed by silver or gold), so it was worth nothing. |
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Land Ordinance of 1785
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-helped divide the NW territory into townships. |
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What did the Northwest Ordinance do?
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1787 - to govern the Northwest Territory. |
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Daniel Shays
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A Massachusetts farmer who led a rebellion because of the weaknesses in the " Articals of Confederation. |
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George Washington's home
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Mt. Vernon
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City in Maryland where a final meeting took place, to set up a new government.
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Annapolis
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The signing of the Declaration of Independence, AND the site of the Constitutional Convention, took place in what city?
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Philidelphia
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How many states were represented at the Constitutional Convention?
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Twelve of the thirteen states were represented.
RHODE ISLAND WAS NOT THERE |
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How many total delegates were sent to attend the Constitutional Convention?
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Fifty-five (55)
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When did the Constitutional Convention take place? |
May 25 - September 17 of 1787
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Who were the oldest, and the youngest Delegates to attend the Convention?
What was the average age of all the delegates. |
Ben Franklin - 81 |
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Who was the President of the Constitutional Convention?
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George Washington, of Virginia
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Name the Hall where the Constitution was drawn up.
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Independence Hall, in Philidelphia.
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A plan that favored the larger states by calling for representation based only on population.
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Virginia Plan proposed by Edmond Randolph
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Plan that helped the smaller states by calling for one vote per state.
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New Jersey Plan proposed by William Patterson
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The plan that was adopted because it called for balanced representation with a Senate and a House of Representatives.
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The Great Compromise proposed by Roger Sherman
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Two House Legislature is also called:
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Bicarmeral
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This proposal solved the problem of how slaves would be counted as part of a states population.
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The Three, Fifths Compromise.
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Number of Delegates who signed the Constitution.
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Thirty - nine
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How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
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Nine
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Papers (essays) written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton ,and John Jay, supporting ratification of the Constitution.
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Federalist Papers
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Patrick Henery was the leader of this group, they apposed the Constitution.
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Anti-Federalists
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First sate to ratify the Constitution.
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Delaware |
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The first state to ratify the Constitution into law.
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New Hampshire |
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An Amendment is.....
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A change to the Constitution, to make it flexible.
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Bill of Rights
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The first ten Amendments. |
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A Republic
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A Government in which citizens rule themselves through representatives.
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Magna Carta
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A document signed in 1215A.D. By King John of England. |
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Mayflower Compact
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A document written in 1620 by the Pilgrims at Plymoth Rock. It clearly identifies the powers and limits of government.
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Dividing powers between the states, and the national government is known as...
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Federalism
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Three branches of our governmant that insure a concept known a ,"separation of powers".
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Legislative
Executive Judicial |
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Checks and Balances
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The ability of the branches of our government to have some control over the other branches.
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The opening statement of the Constitution.
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The Preamble
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Number of Articles that make up the main body of the Constitution.
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Seven (7) Articles
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Number of Amendments that have been added to the Constitution.
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Twenty-seven (27)
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A U.S. Representative must be at least how old?
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Twenty-five (25)
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A U.S. Senator must be at least how old?
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Thirty (30)
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A President of the U.S. must be at least how old?
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Thirty-five (35) |
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A U.S. Representative must have been a U.S. resident for at least....
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Seven (7) years |
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A U.S. Senator must have been a U.S. resident for at least...
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Nine (9) years |
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A U.S. President must have been a resident of the U.S. for at least.....
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Fourteen (14) years |
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US Representatives must be ______________ of the state they represent. |
Inhabitants
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The U.S. President must be:
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Natural born U.S. Citizen |
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U.S. President single term limit
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Four years
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Single term limit for a U.S. Senator.
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Six (6) years |
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Single term limit for a U.S. Representative.
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Two (2) years
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Comander in Chief of the Armed Forces
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President of the U.S. |
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Who is the President of the Senate?
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The Vice-President of the U.S. |
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The leader of the House of Representatives is called....
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The Speaker of the House |
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The second in power in the Senate is....
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President Pro-Tempore |
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When can the President of the Senate ( V.P. of the U.S.) vote on a bill?
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ONLY in the case of a tie |
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Who has the power to start the Impeachment Process?
House of Reps. Senate or Supreme Court |
House of Representatives |
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After the Impeachment Process starts, it moves to the....
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Senate |
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Who presides over preceedings when the President of the U.S. gets put on trial?
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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
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Fraction of the House of Reps that must be present in order to covict a President, and remove him/her from office.
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Two-thirds |
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Congress ( House and Senate) shall assemble at least this many times each year.
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Once
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During a session of Congress, neither House shall adjourn without the consent of the other for more than....
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Three (3) days
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The US Flag is often called
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Stars and Stripes
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Our current Governor is??
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______________________ |
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U.S. Senator From Illinois
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U.S. Senator from Illinois
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______________________
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Current President of the Senate and Vice President of the U.S.
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V.P. - __________________
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How many representatives does Illinois get to send to the US House of Representatives?
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18
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The Supreme Court may rule a law _____________, or unconstitutional.
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null and void
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Habeas Corpus
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After being jailed, an individual must be given a
" Writ of Habeus Corpus" explaining why the accused is being retained. |
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Current President on the U.S.
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______________________
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Current Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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Ex Post Facto
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A constitutional provision that states that an individual can not be tried for an offence that was NOT a crime when the offence was committed. |
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Who decided the American Flag should have 13 stripes? |
First Continental Congress |
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The person credited with sewing the first Flag of the US.
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Betsy Ross
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Name three ways a Supreme Court Justice can leave office. |
Resign
Retire Die |
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What fraction of BOTH Houses of Congress are needed to propose an amendment? |
2/3 |
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All persons in the US are expected to pay these honestly and on time.
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Taxes
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In the US, according to the Constitution, you are to respect the ___________ of others.
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Rights
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Requirements to become a citizen of the U.S.
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18 years old
Live in U.S. for 5 years Be of good moral charachter, and take an oath of allegiance |
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During times of war, men can be asked to serve in the Military and selected by a __________.
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Draft
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The MOST important right that citizens have.
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The right to vote
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Rules for citizens during the playing of the "Star Spangles Banner", with a flag present.
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Remove your hat.
Stand at attention Place your right hand over your heart. |
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Who wrote the " Star Spangled Banner"?
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Frances Scott Key
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Name the place, and event that inspired the writing of the "Star Spangled Banner".
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The bombardment of Fort McHenry.
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March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a law making the "Star Spangled Banner" our ________________.
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National Anthem
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What do the colors of the American Flag stand for?
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Red - Bravery
White - Purity Blue - Justice |
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How is the Flag of the U.S. to be displayed in darkness?
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Properly Illuminated
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When not being used, the flag should be....
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carefully folded
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The flag is displayed at half staff after...
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a tragic event
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The American Flag should NOT be...
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Torn, soiled, damaged in any way, or allowed to touch the ground.
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What two states were added to the Union in 1959, to bring the total number of States to 50?
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Hawaii and Alaska
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How often is a census taken to measure the U.S. population?
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Every ten years
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4th Amendment says that there will be no search and seisure with out a warrent stating...
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Probable Cause
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Because of the fifth amendment, you can not be tried twice for the same crime. This is called....
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Double Jeopardy
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Because of the 5th Amendment, no person shall be required to ...
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Witness against themselves
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Because of the 5th Amendment, no person will be deprived of, life, liberty or property without....
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Due Process
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How many Justices make up the Supreme Court?
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Nine
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For any business to take place in either House of Congress, a majority must be present, this is called a ...
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Quorum
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Each House should keep a record of it's proceedings in a....
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Journal
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Bills for raising revenue will originate in which House?
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House of Representatives
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If a bill passes through both Houses and the President signs it, it becomes a....
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Law
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A bill becomes a law in how many days, if the President does not veto, or sign it?
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Ten (10) days
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If a President intentionally lets a bill sit on his/her desk until it becomes a law ,it is known as...
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a pocket veto
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To overide the President's veto, both Houses must come up with a _________ majority vote.
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Two-Thirds
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States may NOT ......
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Coin money
Grant titles of nobility Enter into a treaty, alliance,or confederation with any other country. |
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Powers of Congress
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Lay and collect taxes
Pay debts Declare War Coin money, establish Post Offices, and Provide for the common defense. |
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The President, Vice President, and all Officers of the U.S. are subject to the Impeachment Process for...
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Treason
Bribery High Crimes or Misdemeanors |
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The President shall have the power to make treaties, and appointments (ie...Judges) provided that....
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Two-thirds of the Senators concur (agree).
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James Madison
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The father of the Constitution
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Meeting place to discuss the short comings of the Article of Confederation.
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Mt. Vernon
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Why is the Census taken every ten years?
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To determine the distrubution of the 435 members of the House of Representatives.
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The President's term of office ends on this day, and month.
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January 20
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Except in cases of impeachment, trials must be held where?
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In the state in which the crime was cimmited.
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The official group of advisors to the President.
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The Cabinet
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How many witnesses must testify to impeach a President?
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Two
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Our third President ________________ had a home named Monticello.
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Thomas Jefferson
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Each year the President must address the entire country at least once, this is called ...
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State of the Union Address
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Filibuster
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When a member of Congress talks non-stop,without yielding the floor.
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