US Government Test Flashcards
1
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6th amendment
A
Right to fair trial
2
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How old do you have to be to serve in the Senate?
A
30
3
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Can you become the president if you were NOT born in the US?
A
No
4
Q
How many electoral votes does Washington State have?
A
12
5
Q
What stated that every 5 slaves would be counted as only 3 people in the states population?
A
The 3/5 Compromise
6
Q
3rd amendment
A
Quartering of soldiers
7
Q
Which states can split their electoral votes?
A
Maine, and Alaska
8
Q
What military branches do the Congress guide?
A
Army, Navy
9
Q
How long are the terms for the Senate?
A
6 years
10
Q
10th amendment
A
States’ rights
11
Q
What is a federalist?
A
Someone who supports a strong government and supports the Constitution
12
Q
What is the job of the Legislative branch?
A
To make laws
13
Q
What is the social contract?
A
An agreement made between the people and the government to protect natural rights
14
Q
What people do things related to money?
A
Congress
15
Q
How old must you be to become president?
A
35
16
Q
How many members are in the House of Reps.?
A
435
17
Q
What are the first 10 amendments called?
A
The Bill of Rights
18
Q
7th amendment
A
Rights in civil cases
19
Q
What do the House of Reps. and Senate do after debating on the Bill?
A
Compromise on a final version
20
Q
What is a proposed law called?
A
Bill
21
Q
What are the responsibilities of government?
A
leadership, standards of behavior, national security, economic decisions, public services (SPLEN)
22
Q
4th amendment
A
Search and arrest
23
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Provide for the common defense
A
Government goal
24
Q
Which branch of government contains the Senate and Hhouse of reps.?
A
Legislative Branch
25
Why Is the Constitution a "Living document"?
Becausee it can be changed or added to
26
What is an anti-federalist?
Someone who opposes the idea of a strong central government, and the idea of the Constitution
27
2nd amendment
Right to bear arms
28
What is the letter of the law?
How the law is written and its litteral meaning
29
How many courts of appeal are there?
13
30
What are the term limits for being in the house of reps., or the senate?
There are none
31
How long is a presidential term?
4 years
32
If the President Vetoes, can the bill still become a law?
Yes, by an override vote from the Senate and House of Reps.
33
What is the intent of the law?
What common sense leads you to de when given the law (what it "means")
34
Establish justice
Government goal
35
In the electoral college, how does the government decide how many representatives a state gets?
Population
36
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4th, 1776
37
Who are the Senators for Washington state?
Patty Murray, Maria Cantwell
38
What is a system that allows each branch of a government to amend or veto acts of another branch so as to prevent any one branch from having too much power?
Checks and Balances
39
How long must the president wait in order for a bill to be automaticaly accepted?
10 days
40
Who decided to impeach the president?
House of Reps., and the Senate
41
What is the president to the Armed forces?
Commander in Chief
42
What is the job of the Judicial branch?
To interpret laws
43
What was the Articles of Confederation government?
America's first government (weak)
44
9th amendment
Rights retained by the people
45
What building does congress meet in?
The United States Capitol Building
46
What is the job of the Executive branch?
To enforce laws
47
What is an amendment?
A change or addition
48
What are natural rights?
A basic set of rights that all people are entitled to
49
Which amendment lowers the voting age to 18?
26
50
Who nominates supreme court justices?
President
51
Which amendment freed slaves?
13
52
How many branches of government are there?
3
53
8th amendment
Cruel and unusual punishment
54
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
55
What is it called when the President rejects a bill?
Veto
56
How many district courts are there?
94
57
What stated that in the Senate, each state would have 2 representitives, and in the House of Reps. Each state would have representatives based on their population?
The Great Compromise
58
In order to form a more perfect union
Government goal
59
Who is the Bill sent to for debate?
The Senate, and House of Reps.
60
Why would a president be impeached?
Commiting crimes: treason, bribery, and “other high crimes and misdemeanors.”
61
How many members are up for re-election for the House?
All
62
How old do you have to be to serve in the House of Reps.?
25
63
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our prosterity
Government goal
64
1st amendment
amendment freedom of expression
65
Promote general wellfare
Government goal
66
How many members are in the Senate?
100
67
How many members are up for re-election in the Senate?
1/3
68
5th amendment
Rights in criminal cases
69
How many times can you serve as president?
2 times
70
What are the restrictions to serve in supreme court?
None
71
How long do supreme court justices serve for?
Life
72
How long are the terms for the House of Reps.?
2 years
73
How many years do you have to be a resident of the US to become president?
14
74
How many years do you have to be a US citizen to be in the House of Reps.?
7
75
Ensure domestic tranquility
Government goal
76
Do you have to be a resident of the state you're representing?
yes
77
What has to happen to make an amendment?
It must be passed by at least 2/3 of the houses of congress
78
How many years do you have to be a US citizen to be in the Senate?
9
79
What is the definition of a Republic?
A form of government in which the people elect representatives to rule or govern for them.
80
What is the best definition for federalism?
A form of government in which power is shared between the central and state governments
81
What form of government did the Constitution create for the US, having the central government and state governments share equal power AND having elected representatives govern for the people?
A Federal Republic
82
What does the Preamble to the US Constitution describe for citizens?
It sets the overall goals of the US Constitution.
83
What is the reason some states did not ratify the Constitution?
It did not have a bill of rights to protect individual freedoms.
84
What office(s) can the following person run for?
- 41 year old female
- Born in Vancouver, Canada
- Washington resident since 2000
None. Never became a US citizen.
85
What office(s) can the following person run for?
- 48 year old male
- Republican Party member
- US citizen for 14 years
- Resident of Hobart (a Hobartian)
Representative in the House and Senator
| He wasn't born in the US so he can't become president.
86
What office(s) can the following person run for?
- 40 year old female
- College Graduate
- Born in Minnesota
- Resident Michigan for 15 years
Representative in the House, Senator, and President
87
The 1st Amendment to the US Constitution protects these 5 freedoms
Freedoms of Speech, Religion, the Press, Assembly, and Petition. (SRAPP)
88
How many Supreme Court Justices does the government have?
Nine
89
What are the requirements to serve in the Senate?
Age: 30
Citizen: 9 years
Resident: of the state you are representing
90
What are the requirements to serve in the House of Representatives?
Age: 25
Citizen: 7 years
Resident: of the state you are representing
91
What are the requirements to serve as president?
Age: 35
Citizen: Natural born Citizen
Resident: 14 years
92
Who is the current president?
Donald Trump
93
Who is the current vice president?
JD Vance
94
How would a Supreme Court Justice's term end?
They die, retire, or be impeached.
95
What the Preamble to the US Constitution describes for citizens.
It sets the overall goals of the US Constitution.
96
True or False: A dog could be appointed as a Supreme Court Justice
True
