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6 Flashcards

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Qualifications for the house of representative

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25 years old, us citizen for 7 years, a resident in the state they represent

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Impeach

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Accuse a govt. official of wrongdoing

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Qualifications for the senate

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30 years old, us citizen for 9 years, resident of the state they represent

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Sole power of impeachment

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House of reps: the sole power of impeachment

Senate: sole power to try all impeachments

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Legislative procedures

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The president can veto or sign a bill. If a bill is vetoed by the president then the congress can override by a 2/3 vote

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Powers of congress

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Tax, borrow money, declare war, coin money, copyrights and patents

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Qualifications for the president

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35 years old, natural citizen, resident for 14 years

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Requirements for federal judges

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They are appointed by the president then approved by the state

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Article IV

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Provides for admission of new states to us

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Article V

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2/3 of each house approves; 3/4 of the states legislature approve; provide for addition of amendments

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Article VI

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Declares that the constitution and all its laws are the supreme law of the land

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Amendment 1

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Freedom of religion, press, expression, and speech

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Amendment 2

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Right to bear arms

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Amendment 3

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Quartering of soldiers

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Amendment 4

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Protection of rights to Life,liberty and property

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Amendment 6

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Right to a speedy trial

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Amendment 7

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Right to trial by jury

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Amendment 8

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Provision against excessive bail and cruel punishment before trial

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Amendment 9

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Rule of construction regarding the constitution

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Amendment 10

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The rights of the states under the constitution

21
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WHEN I WAS A YOUNG BOY MY FATHER TOOK ME INTO THE COTY TO SEE A MARCHING BAND

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HE SAID SON WHEN YOU GROW UP WOULD YOU BE THE SAVIOUR OF THE BROKEN,THE BEATING AND THE DAMNED

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Preamble

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6 purposes: form a mor perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

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