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52 Cards in this Set
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The Constitution now protects more than ____ people. |
300 million |
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Almost everything about the U.S has changed except for ______. |
The Constitution |
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3 reasons why the constitution has lasted |
-provides for a government by the people -provides for a government that can act when in danger -guarantees an individual's rights |
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Preamble |
Comes at the beginning of the constitution and explains the goals of the constitution |
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Recite the preamble (Goals) |
-form a more perfect union (better than the articles) -insure domestic tranquility -provide for the common defense -promote the general welfare -secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity |
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When was the constitution sent to The National Archives Building |
December 13, 1952 |
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The Constitution consists of the _______, _______ original articles, and ____ amendments |
Preamble, Seven, 27 |
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Atricle 1 is the _____ branch |
Legislative |
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Article Two is the _____ branch |
executive |
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Article three is the ______branch |
Judicial |
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1st amendment |
freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly |
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2nd amendment |
right to bear arms |
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3rd amendment |
housing of soldiers |
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4th amendment |
no unreasonable search or arrest |
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5th amendment |
no person tried or punished twice for thesame offense |
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6th amendment |
rights of accused in criminal cases |
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7th amendment |
trial by jury |
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8th amendment |
no cruel punishment |
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9th amendment |
rights not listed |
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10th amendment |
state rights |
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senators:______ House:_______ |
100 435 |
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The Bill of Rights was adopted in _______ |
1791 |
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Which amendment repealed another |
21st |
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Federal judges are appointed by the |
President |
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Which branch makes the laws? |
Legislative |
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What is the major body of the legislative branch? |
Congress |
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What two houses make up congress? |
The House and the Senate |
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True or false: The president can call congress into special session |
True |
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Where does Congress meet? |
The Capitol building in Washington D.C. |
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Every citizen is represented by ____ senator/s and ____ representative/s from their congressional district. (Pg 17) |
-two -one |
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The executive branch ________________. |
enforces the laws |
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Who is the head of the executive branch? |
The president. |
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What are the qualifications of the President and the Vice President? |
Natural-born U.S citizen, 35, live in the U.S for 14 years. |
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T or F ; The President and vice president may not be on the same party ticket. |
False; They must always be on the same party ticket |
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What is the president's salary? |
$400,000 |
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Which article in the const. talks about the executive branch? |
2. |
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The Vice President is the president of the _________. |
Senate |
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The order of succession: President, Vice President, .... |
Speaker of the house, president pro tempore, secretary of state, ... |
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President ________ was the only president to resign. |
Nixon |
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How many members does the cabinet have? |
15 |
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The Department of state handles _______. |
Foreign Affairs |
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The treasury handles _________. |
Monetary laws |
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Interior Department handles _________. |
Anything outdoors. Ex. National parks, historical regions, etc. |
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The ag department deals with ___________. |
Farming |
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What is the vice president's salary? |
$230,700 |
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Illinois has ___ electoral votes. |
20 |
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How many total electoral votes are there? |
538 |
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Elephant= ___________ Donkey= ___________ |
Republican Democrat |
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convention=___________ |
meeting |
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Which president was elected four times? |
FDR |
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Which president was elected for two nonconsecutive terms? |
Grover Cleveland. |
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______ became president even though _______ won the popular American vote. |
BUSH, AL GORE. |
