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Constitution exam Flashcards

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1
Q

The preamble and the constitution states that the source of the government’s power which is:__________

A

the people

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2
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The preamble also establishes the purposes of government which are: (There are 7)

A

a) ensure domestic tranquility
b) to form a more perfect union
c) to establish peace
d) provide for the common defense
e) promote general welfare
f) ensure freedom for the next generation

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3
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Article I, section 2 (I.2) discusses the ____________ and article I, section 3 (I.3) discusses the _________

A

house of representatives; senate

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4
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What is the presidential line of succession?

A

~President
~vice president
~speaker of the house
~president pro tempore
~the cabinet members in the order they were established.

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5
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What is the leader of the house called?

A

the speaker of the house

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In order to qualify as a representative, a person must be _____ years old, a citizen for at least _____ years, and a _________ of the state they represent

A

25; 7; resident

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In order to qualify as a senator, a person must be _____ years old, a citizen for at least _____ years, and a _________ of the state they represent

A

30; 9; resident

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8
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How long do representatives serve?

A

2 years

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9
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Why is the first part of I.2.3 no longer in affect?

A

It was overridden by an amendment

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10
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How is a vacancy in the house filled?

A

By special election

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11
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Who has the sole power of impeachment?

A

the house of representatives

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12
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What is impeachment?

A

A list of charges

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Each state has _____ senators who serve for _____ years and are elected by _______

A

2; 6; the people

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How many of the senators are up for election every 2 years?

A

1/3rd

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15
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How many representatives are up for election every two years?

A

all of them

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16
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How is vacancy filled in the Senate?

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By temporary appointment by the governor and/or special election.

17
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What role does the senate play in impeachment?

A

they try the person being impeached and act as the jury

18
Q

the head of the senate is the ________

A

president pro tempore

19
Q

the leader of the Senate is the ________

A

vice president

20
Q

In order to be found guilty of the charges of impeachment, a person must be convicted by a ______ majority. What are the consequences of being found guilty?

A

2/3rds; they can be removed from office, and may not be allowed to hold another office

21
Q

Congress must meet at least _____ time(s) a year and the first session must start at ______ on January _____.

A

1; noon; 3rd

22
Q

What is a quorum?

A

The minimum number of Congressmen needed to meet

23
Q

What is a sergeant at arms? What do they do?

A

They are in charge of security and making sure there are enough representatives and senators to meet

24
Q

Each house keeps a record or journal of daily proceedings which is called the ____________

A

congressional record

25
Q

One house cannot adjourn longer than ______ days or meet in another location without permission from ___________

A

3; the other house

26
Q

What is franking privilege?

A

they don’t need to pay for postage stamps

27
Q

Bills dealing with ______ must start in the house.

A

Taxes

28
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true or false:
the senate may make changes to bills regarding taxes

A

true

29
Q

True or false:
the senate may introduce bills that deal with appropriation

A

true

30
Q

In order for a bill to become a law, it must be passed by _______ and signed by _______

A

both houses in Congress; the president

31
Q

Congress may override a presidential veto by a vote of _______ majority.

A

2/3rds

32
Q

What is naturalization?

A

becoming a United States citizen

33
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