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Components of the Constitution |
9 |
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article 1 |
legislative branch |
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article 2 |
executive branch |
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article 3 |
judicial branch |
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article 4 |
relationships between states |
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article 5 |
amendment process |
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article 6 |
supremacy clause |
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article 7 |
ratification |
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article 8 |
amendments |
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article 9 |
changes to the constitution |
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major principles |
6 |
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1. |
popular sovereignty - people are the source of thee power |
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federalism -power is divided by national and state governments |
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separation of powers- division of powers between 3 branches of government |
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checks and balances- each branch has some power over the other 2 branches. |
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judicial review- power of the courts to review laws and actions for constitutionality.
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limited government- limits the authority of the federal government. |
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why did we need the constitution |
to replace the weak articles of confederation |
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main ideas of declaration |
1. all men are created equal 2. men have right that cannot be taken away 3. governments derive power from the people |
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6 goals of the preamble |
1. perfect union 2. justice 3.tranquility 4. common defense 5. general welfare 6. blessings of liberty |
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examples of checks and balances |
1.congress overriding presidents veto with a 2/3 majority 2.senate approving key official that president appoints 4. marbury vs madison ** supreme court determines whether a law is constitutional |
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article 1- the legislative branch |
congress = house of repersenatives and senate |
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how many house of representatives are there in total |
435 |
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how many HOR per state? |
number of reps is based upon states population |
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how long does a HOR serve for |
2 years |
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who is the presiding officer for the HOR |
speaker of the house |
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how many senators are there in total |
100 |
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how many senators per state? |
2 |
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how long does a senator serve for? |
6 years |
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how often are elections for senators |
1/3 elected every 2 years |
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who is the presiding officer for the senator |
vice president and the president pro tempore |
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qualifications to be a Representative |
25 years old 7 years citizenship state resident |
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qualifications to be a senator |
30 years old 9 years citizenship state resident |
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congressional powers |
1. revenue taxes 2. borrow 3. regulate trade 4. declare war 5.currency 6. naturalization |
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elastic clause |
power to create laws necessary and proper |
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denied powers |
religion habeas courpus ex post facto |
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specific powers of house of representatives |
1. start all revenue tax bills 2. start impeachment process 3. select president if electoral college ties |
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specific powers of the senate |
confirm all presidential elections jury in impeachment trails approve treaties filibuster |
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bill to law process-- starts |
either house or senate |
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bill to law process-- then goes to |
committee |
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bill to law process-- approved by? |
whole house or senate |
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bill to law process-- sent to? |
other side |
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bill to law process-- if approved sent to |
president |
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bill to law process-- if signed |
Law |
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most common i forbid is called |
veto |
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not signed but not vetoed and congress adjourns |
pocket veto |
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congress can override a veto with a |
2/3 vote
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if not returned in ten days |
becomes a law |
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article 2 executive branch |
enforces laws |
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qualifications to be part of the executive branch |
35 years old natural born citizen 14 years u.s resident |
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what qualifications does the vice president have |
4 years term 2 term max 10 year total max |
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who elects the president |
electoral college |
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how are electoral votes given |
majority of the popular vote |
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how many people are in the electoral college |
538 |
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how many electorals per state |
based on population+2 senators |
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what is the smallest number of electorals a state can have |
3 |
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how many electoral votes does a candidate need to win |
270 ( one more than a half) |
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powers of president |
appoint key officials commander in chief negotiate treaties and conduct foreign policy |
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duties of the president |
state of the union receive foreign diplomats recognize foreign governments |
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rights of the president |
refuse to testify before a court- executive privilege |
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impeachments means? |
HIST house impeaches senate tries |
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who is the judge in an impeachment trial |
supreme court judge |
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article 3 the judiciary |
interpret laws |
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highest court in the united states |
supreme court |
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judicial review means |
make sure laws are constitutional |
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types of jurisdiction |
original appellate |
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how many supreme court justices are there |
9 |
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how many supreme court justices does the constitution call for |
odd number |
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how do you become a supreme court justice |
appointed by president approved by senate |
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how long does a supreme court justice serve |
life |
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how can a supreme court judge be removed? |
die retire impeached |
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article 4 relations between states |
-- |
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extradition means |
the formal process by which a fugitive found in state is surrendered to another state for trail or punishment. |
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article 5 amendment process |
shows the constitution is flexible and can change when necessary |
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who can purpose an amendment |
congress |
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by what vote can an amendment pass |
2/3 |
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who has to vote on ratifying an amendment |
state legislatures |
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by what vote can a amendment be ratified |
3/4 of all states |
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article 6-- supremacy clause |
constitution + federal law are the supreme law of the land |
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what does impeachment mean |
guilt |
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who doesnt congress report to |
president |
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is it possible for the president to be elected even if fewer votes than opponent |
yes |
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what does the vice president also serve as |
president of the senate |
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what is legislative power |
the power to make laws |
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what must happen to have a senate or house vote on a bill |
more than half of the members must be present |
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what is the supreme law of the land |
constitution and acts passed by the congress |
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can a person be forced to testify against themselves |
no |
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are supreme court justices specified |
no |
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amendment 9 |
rights of people |
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amendment 10 |
powers of states and people |
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amendment 14 |
rights of citizens regardless of race |
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amendment 22 |
limit on presidential terms |
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amendment 24 |
aboilition of the poll tax |
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amendment 26 |
18 years old to vote |
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when did illinois become a state |
1818 |
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what year was the current consistution approved? |
1970 |
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how many articles does the illinois constitution have |
14 |
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what is the capital of illinois |
springfield |
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what is eminent domain |
taking property for public use |
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what is homerule |
process in which a country or government may provide its own public services |
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what is the illinois legislature called |
general assembly |
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how many legislative districts are in illinois? |
59 |
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how many repersenative districts are in illinois |
118 |
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qualifications to be a part of the general assembly |
21 years old 2 years residency citizen |
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attorney general does what |
chief law enforcement officer |
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types of courts |
supreme appellate circuit |
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house do illinois judges get their jobs |
elected by the people |
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qualifications to be judge |
lawyer resident of district citizen |
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requirements to vote in illinois |
18 years old resident of the state for more than 30 days register to vote by election deadline |
