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US Constitution Flashcards

1
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Which is the very beginning

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Preamble

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2
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There are seven of these and they are the main part

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Articles

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3
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Which are at the end

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Amendments

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4
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“Form a new perfect union” create a nation in which states work together

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Paper money and US coins

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5
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“Establish Justice “ make laws and set up courts that are fair

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Jury and court system

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6
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“Insure domestic tranquility”keep peace within the borders of the country

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National guard fedral Marshals

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7
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“Provide for a common defense”protect the country against attack

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Navy and army

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8
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“Promote the general welfare “contribute to the happiness and love being of all the people

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Aid to the poor safety in the workplace

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9
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“Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity” make sure future citizens stay free and have rights

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Federal election commission, commission on civil rights

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10
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It states the—— of the constitution. Even at the beginning of the constitution it shows that the people have—–

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Purpose

Power

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11
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The main role of congress is to

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Pass laws

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12
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Congress has 2 houses the - and -

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Senate and House of Representatives

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13
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Candidates requirements

For House of Representatives

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Needs to be 25 years old

have 7 yrs in the US

lives in the state elected for 2 yrs

Depends on population

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14
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9 years of service in the US 
30 years old
 live in the state
6 years in office
2 members per state
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Senate

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15
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Congress can,,,,,,,

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Set includes taxes. Control commerce. Operate post office. Raise and maintain a Navy and Army. Borrow money. Coin money. The parents and copyrights. Declare war

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16
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Executive can

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Enforce laws

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17
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Main leaders of executive branch

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President and vice President

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18
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Canadates requierments for President and vice President

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Only natural born citizens 35 years old
14 years at a resident of the US
4 years service

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19
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Other powers the president has

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Commands the military. Pardon people of past crimes. Sign or veto laws. Appoint ambassadors federal judges.

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20
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Main role of Judicial is

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To interpret laws

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21
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What is the highest court in the US

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The Supreme Court

22
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Supreme court candidate requirements

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None. Works in office for Life. Nine members

23
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The Supreme Court and other federal courts have the power to

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Declare laws unconstitutional. Here some court cases. Decide punishments for convictions about national laws

24
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A major US city is the scene of a domestic violence, and many people in the state are in danger

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Constitution guarantees each state protection against domestic violence, President can order troops to maintain order

25
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A person is charged with a serious crime in one state and then flees to another

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The person must be returned to the first state upon the states demand

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1

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Freedom of the press, speech, religion, assembly,petition

27
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2

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Right to own guns

28
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7

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Right to jury trial, civil cases

29
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3

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Soldiers cannot be housed in private homes

30
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4

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Right to privacy, limit searched seizure

31
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5

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Do not have to testify against self, due process

32
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6

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Right to speedy, public trial, lawyer, criminal cases

33
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8

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Protects against excessive fail, cruel/unusual punishment

34
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9

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Citizens have other rights not in the constitution

35
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10

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Powers not listed in the constitution, go to states and people

36
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12

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Require separate electoral ballots for president and Vice President

37
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17

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Senators are directly elected by people

38
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20

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Change the date for Congress to start president inauguration

39
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22

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Limitation of the presidents to two terms or 10 years

40
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25

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Sets procedure for presidential succession

41
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27

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Limiting Congress giving itself raises and salary

42
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11

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Limits suing states

43
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13

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The ending of slavery

44
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14

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Former slaves are citizens

45
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16

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Begin federal income tax

46
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18

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Banned alcohol

47
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21

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Repeals number 18, banned alcohol

48
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15

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Former slaves can vote

49
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19

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Women can vote

50
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23

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Citizens in Washington DC can vote for president

51
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24

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Poll/voting tax outlawed

52
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26

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Voting age set to 18

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