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Constitution Practice

QuestionAnswer
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition 1st Amendment
Right to bear arms 2nd Amendment
No unreasonable search or seizure 4th Amendment
No double jeopardy, cannot be forced to testify against yourself 5th Amendment
Right to a speedy and fair trial by jury 6th Amendment
Abolished slavery 13th Amendment
Citizenship requirements 14th Amendment
Allowed blacks to vote 15th Amendment
Allowed women to vote 19th Amendment
No unreasonable bail, or cruel and unusual punishment 8th Amendment
What do you call a change to the Constitution? Amendment
What group was against the Constitution unti l the Bill of rights was added? Anti-federalists
What was our first Constitution called? Articles of Confederation
What is a bill? The first draft of a law
What is the Bill of Rights? The first ten amendments
What are the 3 branches of government? Legislative, judicial, executive
Where was the Constitution signed? Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What are the president's advisors called? Cabinet
What is the census? Counting the population every 10 years
What are "checks and balances"? Branches of government have power over each other
Who is the leader of the Supreme Court Chief Justice
What are the citizenship requirements? YOu must be born in the US or naturalized ( fulfill requirements to become a citizen)
Where was the Constitution written? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the military? President
What were the two compromises in the Constitution? Slavery and the election of representatives
What is the other name for the Senate and House of Representatives? Congress
What is congress? The Senate and House of Representatives
Which branch of government does Congress belong to? Legislative
What does double jeopardy mean/ You can't be tried twice for the same crime
What is the draft? Required military service
What is due process? Fair and equal treatment under the law
What are the 4 duties of an American Citizen? Obey the law, pay taxes, defend the nation, serve on a jury or as a witness
Who elects the president? Electoral college
What does establish justice mean? Treat all people faily and equally
Which branch does the president lead? Executive branch
Who is the Father of the Constitution? James Madison
What is Federalism? Power is shared between the state and federal governments
What did the Federalists want? A strong central government and they fought to get the Constitution passed
What does "form a more perfect union" mean? The states should work together as one country
What does Habeas Corpus mean? A person must be charged with a crime or they have to be set free
Name the two parts of Congress House of Representatives and Senate
What are the 3 main steps for a bill to become a law? write a bill, must be passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate, goes to the president to be signed
How many amendments have been added to the Constitution? 27
What are the first 10 amendments called? The Bill of Rights
Which group insisted that the Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution? Anti-federalists
What is it called when a government official is accused of misconduct? Impeachment
What is the event called when the president takes office? Inauguration
What does "insure domestic tranquility" mean? Keep peace among all people in the US
What are the parts of the Judicial Branch? The Supreme Court and federal courts
What is judicial review? To decide whether or not a law is unconstitutional
Which branch of government is Congress? Legislative
Where do we find the words "Life , liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"? Declaration of Independence
What is the main duty of the Legislative Branch? To make laws
What is membership in the House of Representatives based on? A state's population
What is naturalization? The process of becoming a citizen
What is a naturalized citizen? Someone from another country who becomes a US citizen
How many members are there in the House of Representatives? 435
How many members are there in the Senate? 100
How many Senators does each state have? 2
How many Supreme Court Justices are there? 9
How many terms can a president serve? 2
What is a pardon? Freedom from punishment
Why are PEOPLE important in the US? We give power and authority to our government
What is Popular Sovereignty? Government gets its power from the people
Power to appoint Cabinet members and Supreme Court Justices? President
Power to approve appointments made by the President? Congress
Power to approve or veto laws? President
Power to approve treaties made by the President? Congress
Power to enforce (carry out) the laws? President
Power to collect and spend taxes? Congress
Power to control trade? Congress
Power to declare laws unconstitutional? Supreme Court
Power to grant pardons to federal criminals? President
Power to impeach the president or federal judges? Congress
Power to make laws? Congress
Power to meet with foreign leaders and make treaties? President
Power to print and coin money? Congress
Power to punish lawbreakers? Supreme Court
Power to recommend laws to Congress? President
What does "promote the general welfare mean?" Do what is good for the well-being of all people, to keep us free from poverty, hunger, disease
What does provide for the common defense mean? Keep armed forces for our protection
What are the 3 requirements to be president? age 35. born a citizen, live in the US 14 years
What are the 3 requirements to be in the House of Representatives? age 25. citizen for 7 years, live in the state you represent
What are the 3 requirements to be in the senate? age 30, be a citizen for 9years, live in the state you represent
What are the 3 requirements to run for federal office? age, citizenship, residency
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives? Speaker of the House
What is the supreme law of the land? The Constitution
How long is the president's term in office? 4 years
How long is the term for members of the House of Representatives? 2 years
How long is the term for a senator? 6 years
How long does a Supreme Court Justice serve? for life
What was the Three-fifths Compromise? Slaves were counted as three-fifths of a person
What is treason? Making war against the US or helping its enemies
What is it called when the President rejects a bill? veto
Who is the leader of the senate? Vice President
What is an American citizen's most important responsibility? Vote
How old do you have to be to vote? 18
Which branch of the government is the most powerful? THEY ARE ALL EQUAL!
What is the headquarters of the Executive Branch? White House
Who must follow supreme court decisions? All other courts
When did the Constitution become law? 1789
What are the 3 branches of government? Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is your most important responsibility as a citizen? Vote
Congress is another name for-- The Legislative Branch, or the House of Representatives and the Senate
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