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Constitution Test Flashcards

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

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7

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

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3

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What is the “intro” of the Constitution called?

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Preamble

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What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?

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“We the people”

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

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legistative

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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?

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Judicial

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8
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The Constitution divides congress into how many parts?

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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?

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2

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11
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What is representation based on in HOR?

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Population

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

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Senate

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

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HOR

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14
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What branch establishes post offices?

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Congress

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15
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What branch of gov. collects taxes?

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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
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What branch of gov. negotiates treaties with other countries?

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Executive

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19
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What branch of gov. interprets the Constitution?

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Judicial

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20
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How do individuals become judges?

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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?

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Executive

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23
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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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What type of government must ALL states possess if they wish to be admitted to or remain in the federal union?
Republic form of government
26
If one wanted to amend(change) the Constitution, which article would they refer to?
Article 5(V)
27
What article establishes that the "laws and treaties of the U.S government are the supreme law of the land"?
Article 6(VI)
28
Under article 6 of the constitution, if a state law disagrees with federal law, which one wins?
Federal
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Article 7(VI) is arguably the least relevant, since it only addresses:
a set number of ratifications in order for change in Constitution to take effect( 9 ratifications)
30
A change to the Constitution is called:
an amendment
31
How many times has the Constitution been amended?
27
32
The first 10 amendments to the constitution are refereed to as:
Bill of Rights
33
Federalism is a system of government where:
2 levels of government control the same territory
34
The concept that holds a governments power comes from the people, and the fundamental idea behind the US constitution is called:
Popular sovereignty
35
The constitution creates this type of government, one that allows citizens to elect representatives to the government:
Democratic Republic
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This is the type of government that only has the power that's been given to it by the people:
Democracy
37
The principle that society is government by laws, and that even the government must follow the law is called:
Rule of law
38
What principal led the founders to create three different and independent branches of government?
Separation of powers
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What principle allows the branches to restrain certain actions the other branches?
Checks and Balances
40
This amendment allows for freedom of speech
1(I)
41
This amendment allows for gun ownership
2(II)
42
This amendment determines how the Pres. and VP are elected
12(XII)
43
This amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
26(XXVI)
44
This amendment states there can be no fee or tax when one votes at the polls
24(XXIV)
45
This amendment gives people the right to a jury trial
7(VII)
46
This amendment guarantees certain rights for all people of every race and culture
14(XIV)
47
This amendment says accused people have rights to not testify against themselves or be tried twice for the same crime
5(V)
48
This amendment outlaws slavery
13(XIII)
49
This amendment says all freedmen can vote no matter ones race
15(XV)
50
This amendment gives power to the state governments
10(X)
51
This amendment keeps officials from searching your property without a warrant
4(IV)
52
This amendment granted women the right to vote
19(XIX)
53
How long is Supreme Court appointment?
Life(death or retirement)
54
How many states are required to ratify an amendment?
3/4
55
What year was the Constitution ratified
1788
56
Who has the power to declare war
Congress
57
What were the people who were against the ratification of the Constitution called?
Anti-federalists
58
How long of a tern does a senator serve?
6 years
59
What is the only position enumerated in the Constitution in which you must be a natural born citizen?
President or VP
60
Who presides over the senate and can break ties in the senate?
VP

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