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social studies Unit 4 lesson 5 Flashcards

1
Q

to postpone to a future time, a different place, or indefinitely

A

adjourn

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2
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to find out with certainty

A

ascertained

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3
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the act of formally surrendering as by a treaty

A

cession

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4
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the act of agreeing, cooperating, working together

A

concurrence

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5
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What SIX reasons were given for the establishment of the Constitution?

A
  1. provide for the common defense
  2. promote the general welfare
  3. establish justice
  4. insure domestic tranquility
  5. secure the blessings of liberty
  6. form a more perfect union
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6
Q

According to Section 1, what are the TWO parts of the Congress?

A

House of Representatives
Senate

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7
Q

According to Section 2, who elects the members of the House of Representatives?

A

the people of the states

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8
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How old must a person be before he can serve in the House of Representatives?

A

25

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9
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Who chooses the Speaker of the House of Representatives?

A

members of the House of Representatives

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10
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According to Section 3, how many votes does each Senator have and how many Senators are elected from each state?

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one vote; two elected from each state

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11
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How old must a person be before he or she can serve as a Senator?

A

30

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12
Q

Who serves as President of the Senate?

A

VP/Vice President

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13
Q

Who presides over an impeachment of the President?

A

Chief Justice

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14
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According to Section 5, a majority of members present constitute a ___ to do business.

A

quorum

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15
Q

Neither house was to adjourn for more than ___ days during a session of Congress.

A

three

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16
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According to Section 6, the members were never to be questioned in any other place for any ___ or ___ in either House.

A

debate
speech

17
Q

The Senators or Representatives were not to hold any other ___ while they were members.

A

civil office

18
Q

According to Section 7, all bills for raising revenue shall originate in the ___.

A

House of Representatives

19
Q

If the President did not approve of a law, then ___ of each house could vote to approve it and it would become law.

A

two thirds

20
Q

According to Section 8, the Congress could borrow money on the ___ of the United States.

A

credit

21
Q

The Congress had the power to establish ___ and post roads.

A

post offices

22
Q

The Congress could provide and maintain a ___.

A

navy

23
Q

According to Section 9, the privilege of the ___ shall not be suspended.

A

Writ of Habeas Corpus

24
Q

No ___ was to be drawn from the Treasury, except when an appropriation was made by law.

A

money

25
Q

No title of ___ shall be granted by the United States.

A

nobility

26
Q

According to Section 10, no state could enter into any ___, alliance, or confederation.

A

treaty

27
Q

All duties on imports and exports were to be subject to the ___ and ___ of the Congress.

A

revision
control

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