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1
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What is federalism?

A

US gov and state gov have shared powers

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2
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what does the supreme law of the land mean?

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the constitution, federal laws, treaties

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3
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describe separation of powers?

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gov is divided into three branches

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4
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what is the purpose of the separation of powers?

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to prevent misuse of power

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5
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why are checks and balances important

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to prevent one part of gov from becoming more powerful than another

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6
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how does the legislative branch check on the executive branch?

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approving nominations made by the president

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7
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how does the judicial check the legislative branch ?

A

Declaring laws unconstitutional

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8
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executive check on the judicial branch?

A

nomination judges

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9
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what is the supreme courts power of judicial review

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Deciding if the law is constitutional or not

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10
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what does the elastic clause provide?

A

allow the constitution to be changed for modern america

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11
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which branch is bicameral?

A

legislative

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12
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how many US senators are there from each state?

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2

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13
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How are the number US Representatives determined?

A

based on population

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14
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How long is the term from US Senate?

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2 years

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15
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What is the term length for US Representatives?

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4 years

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16
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when are bill is passed, what vote is needed?

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Majority vote in each house of congress

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17
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How can a veto be overridden?

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2/3 vote in each house of congress

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18
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what does impeachment meant?

A

accuse an official of wrong doing

19
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How has the power to introduce the revenue tax BILL

A

The house of representatives

20
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To become the President what majority vote is needed?

A

electoral college

21
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what are the qualifications to become president?

A

35 years of age, born an american citizen

22
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How man terms can the president serve?

A

Two Terms

23
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Who becomes president when the president and vice president die?

A

Speaker of the house

24
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What is highest Federal court

A

Supreme

25
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Who appoints members of the supreme court?

A

President

26
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How long to US Supreme court justices serve?

A

LIFE

27
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what is needed to have an amendment ratified?

A

the state governments approval

28
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What are the first ten amendments of the constitution called?

A

Bill of Rights

29
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What was the main purpose of the bill of rights?

A

Protect basic individual rights

30
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What is the first amendments?

A

Freedom of speech, religion, petition, assembly, press

31
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What is the Second Amendment?

A

Right to Bear Arms

32
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What is the Fifth Amendment?

A

You have the right to remain silent

33
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Due process is

A

a speedy and public trial
representation by an attorney
the ability to call witnesses

34
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When are you considered an American citizen

A

Born or naturalized in the US

35
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What is the name of the Illinois State Legislature?

A

General Assembly

36
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How are members of the Illinois state legislature chosen?

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Elected by the voters

37
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To be a part of the Illinois state legislature you must be?

A

a US citizen, 21 years old, a resident of the district

38
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A vetoed bill by the governor can become a law with what?

A

3/5 vote in teh general assembly

39
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What is Line item veto?

A

When the governor vetoes just one part of the spending bill

40
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What is the court of Final appeals?

A

Supreme

41
Q

What do the stars and stripes represent on the flag?

A

States and Colonies

42
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When flags from other nations and the American flag are being flown on separate poles, what height should they be at?

A

the same height

43
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How should the flag be displayed properly?

A

keep the flag lit at night
shouldn’t touch the ground
dispose of flags properly

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