History Final Flashcards
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- What purpose does the Bill of Rights serve?
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To protect basic rights and freedom of individuals.
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- Explain what a democracy is.
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A democracy is a system of government where supreme power is in the people and they are exercised by them whether it’s directly or indirectly.
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- What was our first form of government?
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Articles of confederation.
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- What were some of its weaknesses?
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They had a weak central government
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they lacked branches and they were unable to regulate interstate commerce.
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- What are the differences between the following two groups (explain what they believed)
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a. Federalist: They believed that there should be a strong central government with interstate commerce.
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lo. Anti-federalist: They feared centralized economic control.
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- What were the Federalist Papers?
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It was a series of a total of 85 essays. In the essays they explained the function of the new government and they addressed concerns on the power.
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- What was the Great Compromise?
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The great compromise had resolved a big debate that addressed the issue of representation that was in the new national government.
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What replaced the Articles of Confederation?
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The constitution of the United states
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- What are the responsibilities of the following 3 branches of government?
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a.
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Legislative Branch: They created laws
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Executive Branch They Enforce laws
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Judicial Branch interpret laws
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- Congress consists of what two groups?
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a. senate
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b. House of representatives
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11. How many members do we currently have in the Congress?
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a. House of Reps:435
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b. Senate: 100
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12. What are the qualifications to become a member of the House of Representatives?
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Must be 25 years of age
a U.S citizen for at least seven years . and live in the state that
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you are representing
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13. Who is the most powerful member of the Senate?
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Senate Majority Leader
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14. in order for an amendment to be passed, what needs tó happen?
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It must be approved by votes in the house of representatives and by the senate. Then it
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should be ratified by 4 states
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15. What is the difference between the following
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Expressed Powers: They are stated in the constitution
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b. Implied Powers:they are derived from the constitution.
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16. What is the purpose of lawmaking?
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To establish a framework for societal order and stability.
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17. What are the steps in making/passing a law?
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Introducing a bill
committees review a floor debate and amendment and signing or veto.
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How often does a consensus take place?
It depends.
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What is Gerrymandering?
To favor one party or class by the practice.
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Who is the head of the executive branch?
The president.
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What are the qualifications to become President?
Must be a natural born citizen, be 35 years old, and have been a resident for 14 years.
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How many terms can a president serve?
Two terms.
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How many electoral votes are there and how many are needed to win the presidency?
270 electoral votes are needed to win.
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What is one flaw with the electoral college system?
It can result in a president being elected without winning the popular vote.
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In case of a tie in the running of the presidency, who determines the next president?
The House of Representatives.
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What determines the number of electoral college votes for each state?
The number of senators and representatives a state has.
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What are the qualifications to become a registered voter?
Must be a US citizen, a resident of the state, and at least 18 years old.
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In what month are Presidential elections held?
In November.
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What four things can a President do with a bill that is sent to the White House by Congress?
• sign the bill
• veto the bill
• allow the bill to become law without a signature
• pocket veto
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List the 7 different presidential duties.
• commander in chief of the military
• making treaties with other countries
• appointing judges
• voting laws
• granting pardons
• making sure everyone follows the rules
• reporting the country's progress
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The highest court in the land is called the?
Supreme Court
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What are the 3 levels of Federal Courts?
• district courts
• circuit courts
• Supreme Court
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What's the purpose of judicial review?
It ensures the constitutionality of laws and government actions
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Who appoints federal judges?
The president
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Who must confirm appointments to Supreme Court Justice?
The senate
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How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
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How long are the terms of a Supreme Court Justice?
It is for life
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If a person asks a higher court to review a case, he is asking the case to be.....
Appealed
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In order for a case to be heard by the Supreme Court what needs to happen?
It must go through lower courts
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Define Majority Opinion.
The opinion of the majority of judges in a court case
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Define Concurring Opinion.
An opinion that agrees with the outcome yet offers additional reasoning
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Define Dissenting Opinion.
Legal opinion that is issued by judges who disagree with the majority opinion
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What are the two major political parties in America?
Democratic and Republican Parties
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What are the purposes of political parties?
They mobilize voters and recruit candidates
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What animals represent each party?
• Donkey (Democratic Party)
• Elephant (Republican Party)
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Explain the 1st Amendment.
Protects the basic 5 freedoms such as religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition the government
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Explain the 2nd Amendment.
The right to bear arms
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Explain the 3rd Amendment.
Prevents the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers in their homes
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Explain the 4th Amendment.
Protects from unreasonable search and seizures
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Explain the 5th Amendment.
The right to due process of law
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f. 6th: guarantees the right to a speedy trial.
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g. 7th: guarantees the right to a jury
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h. 8th: prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
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i. 9th: acknowledged that pepper has rights beyond names in the bill of rights.
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j. 10th: reserves powers not delegated to the federal government.
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11th: limits the ability of citizens to sue states in federal court.
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1. 12th: Alters process of electing president.
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m. 13th: abolishes slavery.
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n. 14th:adresse citizenship
due process and equal protection.
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45. What do each of the following Articles of the Constitution pertain to?
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a. Article 1:legislative branch
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b. Article 2:executive branch
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c. Article 3:judicial branch
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46. What did the Brown vs Board of Education case establish?
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The segregation in public schools
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47. Which case ended school sponsored prayer?
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Engel v. Vitale
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48. Explain the reasoning of the outcome of Schenck vs the United States.
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The outcome was balanced by speech rights.
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49. Explain the decisions in the Miranda vs Arizona Case?
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just be informed of constitutional rights
remaining silent and the right to an attorney.
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50. What impact did the decisions of Nixon vs the United States have on the president?
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It did not have a direct impact on the president.
