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20 Cards in this Set
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To become the plan for government for the United States, the Constitution had to be ratified by:
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9/13
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A federalist believes in a
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Strong central gonvernment
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The anti-federalists refused to sign the new Constitution until the ___________ had been added to protect the rights of the individual.
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Bill of Rights
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The Preamble lists the:
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Goals
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The Preamble’s first 3 words tell us that the authority of the Constitution comes from:
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We the people
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To “provide for the common defense” means to:
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Can raise an army
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“Our posterity” is our:
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Children and grandchildren
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The main job of the legislative branch is to:
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Make laws
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How many members of Congress are there?
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535
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Which of the following is NOT true about determining representatives for the House?
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10-
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A member of the House of Representatives must be a least:
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25
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A member of the Senate must be at least (age) and (residence):
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30-9
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A U.S. senator is elected for a term of:
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6 years
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A U.S. representative is elected for a term of:
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2 years
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To accuse an official of some wrongdoing or misuse of power is:
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Impeach
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Who has the power to print and coin money?
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Congress
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The responsibility for impeaching someone lies with:
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House of Reps
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The responsibility for trying an impeached official lies with:
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Senate
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Who has the power to declare war?
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Congress
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All of the following are limitations of Congress EXCEPT:
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20-
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