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Q's 101-136 Flashcards

1
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  1. How many electors does California have?
A

55

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  1. How many electors does each state have?
A

The number of members of the House they have plus their two Senators.

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  1. Who is the head of the U. S. Supreme Court?
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The Chief Justice

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  1. How many members are there on the U. S. Supreme Court?
A

Presently 9.

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  1. What are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution called?
A

The Bill of Rights

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  1. What five freedoms are listed in the first amendment?
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Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

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  1. What does the establishment clause mean?
A

The government may not make an official religion of the USA.

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  1. What does the free exercise clause mean?
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The government cannot keep you from doing something your religion requires.

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  1. Under what circumstances can the government use your house to quarter soldiers?
A

During war as said in the law

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  1. What type of search and seizures does the fourth amendment protect you from?
A

unreasonable searches and seizures

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11
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  1. What is needed to get a warrant?
A

Probable cause

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12
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  1. What is an indictment?
A

An arrest warrant issued by a grand jury

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  1. What does double jeopardy mean?
A

Cannot be tried twice for the same crime

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  1. What does the right to due process mean?
A

There must be fair procedures in place for arrest and trial and they must be followed for everyone

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  1. What type of trial are we entitled to have?
A

speedy and public trial

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  1. What type of jury are you entitled to have?
A

An impartial jury

17
Q
  1. What if you cannot afford an attorney?
A

An attorney will be provided by the gov’t.

18
Q
  1. When are you entitled to a jury trial?
A

In both criminal and civil court

19
Q
  1. What is bail?
A

The temporary release of the accused on the promise they will return for their trial

20
Q
  1. What is a fine?
A

Money paid as punishment for a crime

21
Q
  1. What types of bail and fines are prohibited?
A

Excessive

22
Q
  1. What types of punishments are prohibited?
A

Cruel and unusual

23
Q
  1. What is one right you have that is not specifically written in the constitution?
A

The right to privacy

24
Q
  1. What is a natural born citizen?
A

A person born is the USA is a citizen from birth

25
Q
  1. Who does the due process clause apply to?
A

National and state governments

26
Q
  1. What groups were given the right to vote in amendments?
A

People of color, women, poor people, residents of Washington, D.C., and 18 year olds.

27
Q
  1. What type of taxes are made legal by the 16th amendment?
A

Income taxes

28
Q
  1. How are U.S. Senators chosen?
A

Direct vote of the people in their state.

29
Q
  1. What is the definition of repeal?
A

To undo a law.

30
Q
  1. The 21st amendment repeals the 18th amendment. What is their subject?
A

Manufacture and sale of alcohol

31
Q
  1. How many times can a president be elected?
A

twice

32
Q
  1. What is the longest time a person can be president?
A

10 years.

33
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  1. What is the equal protection clause?
A

Everyone must be treated equally under the law

34
Q
  1. What must happen before Senators and Representatives get a raise?
A

There must be an election

35
Q
  1. How many amendments were proposed for the Bill of Rights?
A

12 amendments

36
Q
  1. What is the line of succession?
A 
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President Pro-tempore of the 
     Senate
Secretary of State
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of Defense
Attorney General
Secretary of Interior
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of Health and  Human Services
Secretary of Housing 
      Urban Development
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Secretary of Homeland 
     Security

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