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The Preamble describes the

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purpose of the Constitution

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The Constitution was established in order to

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provide peace and safety for the people

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The Father of the Constitution

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James Madison

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The Senate and House of Representatives together

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Congress

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Legislative Branch

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Makes laws

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How many years does a member of the House serve?

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2 years

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How many members are in the House?

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435

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The leader of the House

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Speaker of the House

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A U.S. Senator serves how many years?

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6 years

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Official leader of the Senate

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Vice President

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After a bill is passed by Congress, where does it go?

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President

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A President’s rejection of a bill

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Veto

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The Executive Branch

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Carries out laws

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Which group elects the President of the US

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Electoral College

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When is the Presidential Innauguration Day?

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January 20

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What is the President’s speech called that tells the “condition of the coubtry

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State of the Union

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What are the qualifications to be President?

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35 years old, 14 years as US resident, citizen from birth

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The Judicial Branch

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Interprets the laws

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How many judges are on the Supreme Court?

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9

20
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The head of the Supreme Court

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Chief Justice

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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

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Bill of Rights

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“Supreme Law of the Land”

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Constitution

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1st Amendment

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Freedom of Speech

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2nd Amendment

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Right to bear arms

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Capital of United States

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Washington D.C.

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What is the Current voting age in the United States?

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18

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19th Amendment

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Women’s right to vote (suffrage)

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How many members are in US Senate?

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100

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13th Amendment

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Abolished slavery

30
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Who will be President on January 20, 2021

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Joe Biden

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Who will be Vice President on January 20, 2021

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Kamala Harris

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