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BIG CONSTITUTION TEST Flashcards

this is the preparation for midterms next year, all the topics are on this.

1
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What does “We the people of the United States mean”?

A

All the people of the United States

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What does “In order to form a more perfect Union” mean?

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In order to form a more perfect government/country
(A.C is failing)

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What does “establish Justice” mean?

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Create a fair government/ country and have federal courts

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What does “Insure domestic Tranquility” mean?

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Insure peace inside our country
(Shay’s rebellion)
(Boston tea party)

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What does “provide for the common defence” mean?

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They can provide for the military

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What does “promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity” mean?

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To promote taking care of society and secure the blessings of freedom to ourselves and our future.

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What does “do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America” mean?

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This will officially be the government for the United States of America

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What is the first Enumerated Power written on the paper?

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To provide for and keep a Navy

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What is the second Enumerated Power written on the paper?

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To be able to declare war

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What is the third Enumerated Power written on the paper?

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To make post offices and post roads

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What is the fourth Enumerated Power written on the paper?

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To borrow money from the U.S

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What is the fifth Enumerated Power written on the paper?

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They can fight and punish pirates

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13
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Who are in charge of Elections

A

STATES

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What are checks and balances?

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Ways to stop each other (meaning the branches) from going too far
Check- like lacrosse, stopping the play

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What’s the purpose of the government?

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To protect rights and provide for the common good

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16
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What is separation of power?

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Having three branches: Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
Didn’t want to have a king or dictator again

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17
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What is the Republican form of government?

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To have people voting

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18
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What is popular sovereignty

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People get to vote and choose who they vote for

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19
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Limited government

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All different ways to design the government with limited power
Examples:
-Having three branches
-Bill of rights

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20
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Federalism

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Having a state and national government

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21
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Where does members represent the entire state fit?

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The Senate

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22
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Where does bills about taxes and money must start fit?
(Hint Great Compromise)

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The house of reps

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23
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Where do approving presidential appointments fit?

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The Senate

24
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Where does members represent citizens fit?

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Both the house and senate

25
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Where does serving two year terms fit?

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The house of reps

26
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Where does passing bills onto the president to become laws fit?

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Both house and senate

27
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Where does 100 members fit?

A

The senate

28
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Where does overriding a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote of support fit?

A

Both the house and the senate

29
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Where does having to be at least 25 to serve in this chamber fit?

A

The house of reps

30
Q

What is the second amendment?

A

A good Militia- The Militia is funded for and taken care of but modern days it is the police, military, fire station, etc
The right to have guns- People have the right to have guns but there are some restrictions including what type of gun you own

31
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What is the the fifth amendment?

A

Grand Jury
Due process-treat everybody fairly
Witness against himself-right to remain silent

32
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What is the sixth amendment

A

Speedy and public trial
Confronted with the witnesses against him
Counsel

33
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What is the seventh amendment

A

CIVIL CASES THE RIGHT TO HAVE A JURY

34
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What is the eighth amendment

A

Excessive bail
Excessive fines
Cruel and unusual punishments

35
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What is the ninth amendment

A

If everybody agrees there is a right, but it’s not written down it’s still a right.

35
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What is the tenth amendment

A

If there is a power that is not listed in the U.S Constitution, then it is now reserved/made for the state to oversee

36
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How many articles are there?

A

7

37
Q

What is the difference between popular vote and electoral vote?

A

Popular vote is the people voting and electoral vote is the electoral college and congress

38
Q

What is the cabinet?

A

15 departments, leaders of the departments are called secretaries

39
Q

What is the first step to have a bill become a law?

A

Idea for a bill

40
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What is the second step to have a bill become a law?

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The bill is introduced to one of the chambers

41
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What is the third step to have a bill become a law?

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Senator or Representative must sponsor the bill

42
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What is the fourth step to have a bill become a law?

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The bill is sent to a committee

43
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What is the fifth step to have a bill become a law?

A

Starting chamber debates on the bill

44
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What is the sixth step to have a bill become a law?

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Amendments might be added

45
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What is the seventh step to have a bill become a law?

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Vote on the bill

46
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What is the eight step to have a bill become a law?

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Moves to the other chamber

47
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What is the ninth step to have a bill become a law?

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Second chamber debates on the bill

48
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What is the tenth step to have a bill become a law?

A

Amendments might be added

49
Q

What is the eleventh step to have a bill become a law?

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Vote on the bill

50
Q

What is the twelfth step to have a bill become a law?

A

If passed by both chambers the bill moves to the president

51
Q

What is the thirteenth step to have a bill become a law?

A

Veto

52
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What is the fourteenth step to have a bill become a law?

A

Override the veto(2/3 of each chamber)

53
Q

What is the fifthteenth step to have a bill become a law?

A

Sign it

54
Q

What is the last step to have a bill become a law?

A

It is now a law!!

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