Constitution Test Flashcards

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1
Q

The ______ decides punishment for treason. There may. Not be an ________ of treason however. The crime of treason cannot be held as ________of blood.

A

Congress
Attainder
Corruption

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2
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Treason is — — —

A

War, aid, or confit to enemies of the U.S.

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3
Q

The Supreme Court has __________ jurisdiction involving ambassadors and consuls

A

Original

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4
Q

In all other cases, the Supreme Court has _____jurisdiction

A

Appellate

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5
Q

Anyone accused of a crime has a right to trial by ________ which is held in the ______ where crime is committed

A

Jury

State

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6
Q

Fed courts deal with all cases that involve the _______, the laws of ________ and its ______

A

Constitution
U.S.
Treaties

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7
Q

The judicial power of the U.S. Is vested in one ______ and other __________courts

A

Supreme Court

Inferior

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8
Q

A person can be found guilty of treason if ______ witnesses, or he or she _________in open court

A

Two

confesses

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9
Q

Federal judges are elected for _______ and sometimes recurve ___________ for their services

A

Life

Compensation

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10
Q

Methods for amendments 6steps

A
1-congress proposes
2-passes 2/3 by house and congress
3-sent to state
4-3/4 state ratify
5-3/4 legislative ratify 
6-part of constitution!!!
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Method two (7 steps)

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1- 2/3 ate legislative apply to congress
2-congress calls const convention
3-proposes amendment
4-sends to state
5-3/4 state ratify
6-3/4 legislative ratify
7-part of constitution :)
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