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Constitution Test Flashcards

1
Q

How many articles are there in the U.S Constitution?

A

7

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2
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How may branches the government does the U.S Constitution create?

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3

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3
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What is the “intro” of the Constitution called?

A

Preamble

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4
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What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?

A

“We the people”

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5
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What branch of gov. does Article 1(I) create?

A

legistative

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6
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What branch of gov. does Article 2(II) create?

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Executive

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7
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What branch of gov does Article 3(III) create?

A

Judicial

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8
Q

The Constitution divides congress into how many parts?

A

2

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9
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What are the 2 parts of congress?

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Senate and HOR

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10
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The Constitution gives how many senators to each state?

A

2

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11
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What is representation based on in HOR?

A

Population

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12
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What entity(part of congress) acts as a court during an impeachment?

A

Senate

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13
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In what branch of Congress do bills that raise money originate?

A

HOR

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14
Q

What branch establishes post offices?

A

Congress

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15
Q

What branch of gov. collects taxes?

A

Legislative

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16
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What branch regulates commerce(trade) with other nations, between states, and Indian tribes?

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Congress

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17
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What branch of gov. acts as the commander in chief of the armed forces?

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Executive

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18
Q

What branch of gov. negotiates treaties with other countries?

A

Executive

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19
Q

What branch of gov. interprets the Constitution?

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Judicial

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20
Q

How do individuals become judges?

A

by appointment or election

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21
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Article 4(IV) of the Constitution addresses relationships between/among:

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each state and federal government

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22
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What branch of gov. makes a state of the union address to congress?

A

Executive

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23
Q

What is extradition:

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a judge sends a person to prison

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24
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What article addresses the admission of new states to the federal union?

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Article 4(IV)

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25
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What type of government must ALL states possess if they wish to be admitted to or remain in the federal union?

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Republic form of government

26
Q

If one wanted to amend(change) the Constitution, which article would they refer to?

A

Article 5(V)

27
Q

What article establishes that the “laws and treaties of the U.S government are the supreme law of the land”?

A

Article 6(VI)

28
Q

Under article 6 of the constitution, if a state law disagrees with federal law, which one wins?

A

Federal

29
Q

Article 7(VI) is arguably the least relevant, since it only addresses:

A

a set number of ratifications in order for change in Constitution to take effect( 9 ratifications)

30
Q

A change to the Constitution is called:

A

an amendment

31
Q

How many times has the Constitution been amended?

A

27

32
Q

The first 10 amendments to the constitution are refereed to as:

A

Bill of Rights

33
Q

Federalism is a system of government where:

A

2 levels of government control the same territory

34
Q

The concept that holds a governments power comes from the people, and the fundamental idea behind the US constitution is called:

A

Popular sovereignty

35
Q

The constitution creates this type of government, one that allows citizens to elect representatives to the government:

A

Democratic Republic

36
Q

This is the type of government that only has the power that’s been given to it by the people:

A

Democracy

37
Q

The principle that society is government by laws, and that even the government must follow the law is called:

A

Rule of law

38
Q

What principal led the founders to create three different and independent branches of government?

A

Separation of powers

39
Q

What principle allows the branches to restrain certain actions the other branches?

A

Checks and Balances

40
Q

This amendment allows for freedom of speech

A

1(I)

41
Q

This amendment allows for gun ownership

A

2(II)

42
Q

This amendment determines how the Pres. and VP are elected

A

12(XII)

43
Q

This amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18

A

26(XXVI)

44
Q

This amendment states there can be no fee or tax when one votes at the polls

A

24(XXIV)

45
Q

This amendment gives people the right to a jury trial

A

7(VII)

46
Q

This amendment guarantees certain rights for all people of every race and culture

A

14(XIV)

47
Q

This amendment says accused people have rights to not testify against themselves or be tried twice for the same crime

A

5(V)

48
Q

This amendment outlaws slavery

A

13(XIII)

49
Q

This amendment says all freedmen can vote no matter ones race

A

15(XV)

50
Q

This amendment gives power to the state governments

A

10(X)

51
Q

This amendment keeps officials from searching your property without a warrant

A

4(IV)

52
Q

This amendment granted women the right to vote

A

19(XIX)

53
Q

How long is Supreme Court appointment?

A

Life(death or retirement)

54
Q

How many states are required to ratify an amendment?

A

3/4

55
Q

What year was the Constitution ratified

A

1788

56
Q

Who has the power to declare war

A

Congress

57
Q

What were the people who were against the ratification of the Constitution called?

A

Anti-federalists

58
Q

How long of a tern does a senator serve?

A

6 years

59
Q

What is the only position enumerated in the Constitution in which you must be a natural born citizen?

A

President or VP

60
Q

Who presides over the senate and can break ties in the senate?

A

VP

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