multiple choice Flashcards by J Wood | Brainscape

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Who wrote the Dec. Of Independence?

A

Thomas Jefferson

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When was the Dec. Of Independence written?

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1776

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In what city was the Dec. of Ind., Articles of Con., & Constitution written?

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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In what year was the Constitution written?

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1787

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In what year was the Constitution ratified?

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1788

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Who is known as the father of the Constitution?

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James Madison

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Who our first president?

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George Washington

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From what country did the U.S. gain Independence?

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Great Britain/England

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Who is our president?

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Barak Obamam

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Who is our current Vice President?

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Joe Biden

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Who is our current speaker of the house?

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John Boehner

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Who is our current chief justice?

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John Roberts

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Who elects the president?

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The electoral college

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How many years is the presidential term?

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4

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How many times can a president be elected?

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2

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Maximum years a president can serve?

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10

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What is the Legislative Branch known as?

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Congress

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The 2 Houses that make up the Legislative Branch?

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House of Reps. & Senate

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Primary Function of the Legislative Branch?

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Make Laws

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Who is the president of the Senate?

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Vice President

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How many senators from each state?

A

2

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Total Representatives?

A

435

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Term Length for Senator?

A

6 years

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Term length for a representative?

A

2 tears

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Term Length for a Supreme Court Justice?

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Life

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First State to ratify the constitution?

A

Delaware