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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the name of the U.S. first form of govnerment | Article of Confederation |
| Why was Americas first form of government a failure | The states had too much power and the government was too weak |
| What was the goal of the Constituional Convention | To create a document replacing the Articles of Confedartion |
| What was the New Jersey Plan | Was a proposal for the structure of the united states government |
| What was the Virginia Plan | Was a proposal by Virginia delegates for a bicameral Legislative branch |
| What was the Great Compromise | Was one of the most important compromises reach during the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 |
| What was the 3/5th Compromise | Was a compromise reached between delegates from southern states and those from northern states during the 1787 United States Constitution Convention |
| Who was the main author of the Constitution | James Madison |
| What is the Preamble | A preliminary or preparatory statement and or introduction |
| What does the word "bicameral" mean | Having to branches or chambers |
| What is the primary role of the Legislative Branch | Is to make bills |
| What is the primary role of the Executive Branch | Control of the Government |
| What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch | Compromises Article 3 in Constitutional Courts |
| What are the requirements to be a member of the House of Representatives | Must be at least 25 years old, has been a united states citizen for the past 7 years, and Be an inhabitant of the state they represent |
| What are the requirements to be a Senator | Must be at least 30 years of age, A U.S. Citizen for at least 9 years, and a Resident of the state senator represents. |
| What are the requirements to be a President | A natural born U.S. Citizen who is at least 35 years old and who has lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years |
| What are the powers of the President | Executive powers, Powers related to Legislation, Powers of appointment, Executive Clemency, Foreign affairs, Emergency powers, Executive privilege, Constraints on presidential power, |
| What are the powers of the Congress | The power to declare war, and levy taxes |
| How long is a House of Representatives term | 2 year term |
| How long is a Senator's term | 6 year term |
| How long is a President | 4 years |
| How many Supreme court justices are there | 9 |
| How long is a Supreme court justices term | As long as they hold good behavior and do not get impeached |
| What is the main job of the Supreme court | It can tell the President his actions are not allowed by the Constitution |
| Why are Supreme court justices term so long | They don't have to worry about a re-election |
| Who is the chief justice of the Supreme court | John Roberts |
| What are the three levels of the Federal court system | U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, and U.S. District Court |
| What does the word "Appeal" mean | To make a serious or urgent request |
| What part of Government has to approve all Supreme court justices | Judicial branch |
| What is Judicial Review | Review by the U.S. Supreme Court of the Constitutional valid of a Legislative act |
| What does the 1st Amendment protect | Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition |
| What does the 2nd Amendment protect | The right to bear arms |
| What does the 3rd Amendment protect | Right not to quarter soldiers |
| What does the 4th Amendment protect | Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure |
| The 5,6, and 7th Amendment protect your rights in... | Court |
| What does the 8th Amendment protect | No cruel or unusual punishment |
| What does the 9th Amendment claim | Constitutional rights do not deny other rights |
| What type of government does the 10th Amendment protect | State Government |
| What is the bill of rights | The First Ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution |
| Who is the President of the United Staes of America | Barack Obama |
| Who is the vice President of the United States of America | Joe Biden |
| Who represents Massachusetts in the United State Senate | Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey |
| Who represents Wellesley (4th Congressional District) in the House of Representatives | Joseph Kennedy |
| Who is the Governor of Massachusetts | Deval Patrick |
| What are the two ways to amend the Constitution | If two-thirds of the House and Senate approve of the proposal, and if two thirds legislatures of the Constitutional Convention |
| What does it mean to "Amend" the Constitution | New things get added in that weren't there before |
| What are the three levels of government in the United States | State Government, Federal Government, and Local Government |
| The 1st amendment protects the freedom of speech unless.... | Could insight a riot, or it is not true |
| What is another name of the Executive Departments | Cabinet |
| What is the main job of the Executive Departments |
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