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United States Constitution Study Guide Flashcards

1
Q

What determines the number of senators a state may have

A

2 per state

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2
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Which amendment protects the right to bear arms

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Amendment number 2

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3
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the armed forces

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President

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4
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Which of the following elects chooses the president

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Electoral college

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5
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When does the vice president become president

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Dies impeached or found guilty

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6
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All of revenue money and tax bills must start in

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House of Representatives

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7
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When was the Constitution ratified

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June 21 1788

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8
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What must states do regarding other states laws

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Respect their laws

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9
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Which amendment gave women the right to vote

A

Amendment number 19

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10
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What citizenship requirement must be meant for a President

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Born in the USA

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11
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Who appoints supreme Court justices

A

President

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12
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Which branch of all government has the most power

A

None all three branches are equal

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13
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What is the salary of the president

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$400,000

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14
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Name 3 courts of the federal court system

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Supreme Court ,appeals, district

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15
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When is the president inaugurated

A

January 20th

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16
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How many justices served on the supreme Court

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9

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17
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What majority is needed for a bill to pass and Senate and House

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Simple majority one over half

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18
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The three parts of the Constitution are

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Preamble ,articles( 7 ), amendments (27)

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19
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Articles 1 2 and 3 of The Constitution divided the power of the federal government into what three branches

A

Legislative article 1 executive article 2 and judicial article 3

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20
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What amendment awarded back suffrage

A

Amendment number 15

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21
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What is the process of dividing powers of the federal government into branches

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Separation of powers checks and balances

22
Q

Which qualifications do representatives and senators share

A

Have to live in the state they represent

23
Q

How much of a vote is needed to find the president’s equilty in the Senate

A

Super majority =2/3= 67

24
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What part of the United States Constitution serves as its introduction

A

Preamble

25
Q

What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called

A

Bill of Rights

26
Q

What two houses make up Congress

A

Senate and House of Representatives

27
Q

Why is it important to study amendment number 18 and 21

A

Living document Constitution can be changed

28
Q

Which amendment officially ended slavery

A

Amendment number 13

29
Q

At what age are you eligible to vote

A

18 years old citizen

30
Q

Why is it important for the Bill of Rights to be included in the constitution

A

Freedoms protect the rights of citizens protections from the government

31
Q

What is the main job of the legislative branch

A

Make laws

32
Q

Who approves Presidential appointments

A

Senate only

33
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How long does a term of senator

A

6 years

34
Q

How many terms May a representative serve

A

Unlimited

35
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What is the minimum age required to be elected president

A

35 years old

36
Q

Elections for Congress are held on which of the following day

A

First Tuesday after the first Monday in November

37
Q

How many terms can a president serve

A

Two

38
Q

How long is a presidential term

A

4 years

39
Q

How many senators serve in the US Senate

A

100

40
Q

What branch of government interprets explains defines the laws

A

Judicial branch

41
Q

What is the minimum age required for senators

A

30 years old

42
Q

What determines the number of Representatives a state has

A

Population ( Illinois = 18)

43
Q

What is the correct order of succession

A

V.P; Speaker;Pres Pro Tempore; Sec of State

44
Q

Who has the unlimited power to declare war

A

Congress

45
Q

How many members are there in the House of Representatives

A

435

46
Q

Which amendment protects freedom of speech religion and press

A

First amendment

47
Q

How much of a boat is needed in Congress to override a vetoed bill

A

Super majority 2/3

48
Q

What is the length of a term for a representative

A

2 years

49
Q

What is the minimum age required to be elected representative

A

25 years old

50
Q

How long do May supreme Court judge serve

A

Life Term

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