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Who is considered "the father" of the Constitution?
James Madison
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What is the age requirement to be a Senator? What is the age requirement to be a Representative?
Senator- 30
Representative- 25 |
What is the function of the Executive Branch?
To execute and enforce the laws passed by Congress
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What is the function of the judicial branch?
Interpret the law
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What are the two-steps required to amend the Constitution?
2/3 of both houses of Congress pass a proposed Constitutional amendment, 3/4 of the states ratify
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What was the Virginia Plan?
The VP was presented during the Constitutional Convention. It proposed a bicameral legislature and for states to be represented based on population.
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What is the function of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
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The President's term ends at noon on...
January 20th
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What is judicial review?
The power to examine and determine the constitutionality of the laws and actions of local, state and national governments.
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What is federalism?
The division of powers between a national government and state governments
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What was the name of our first Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
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Who has the power to coin money and declare war?
Congress
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What is the Electoral College?
The institution that elects the President
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How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
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What is popular sovereignty?
The authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people
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How many amendments to the Constitution are there?
27
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1/3 of the Senators are elected every ___ years
2 years
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A bill becomes a law after ____ days on inaction by the President
10 days
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How long is the term of a federal judge?
Life term
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Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
21st
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Who were the federalists? Who were the anti-federalists?
Federalists- Supported a strong central government
Anti-Federalists- Concerned with protecting states' rights and wanted the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution |
Who is the president of the Senate?
The Vice President
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List the 7 roles of the President
Head of State, Chief Executive, Chief Legislator, Economic Planner, Party Leader, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief
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What was the decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
Overturned "separate but equal," declared racial segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional
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What is the 4th amendment?
Protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures
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