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Constitution 41-64

Constitution Study Guide 41-64

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41. Describe Judicial Review Power of the courts to decide what is constitutional.
42. What rights are protected in the 1st amendment? Free speech Free religion Free press Right to peacefully assemble Right to petition the government
43. What right is protected by the 2nd amendment? Right to bear arms
44. What right is protected by the 4th amendment? Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
45. What amendment describes the relationship between the national government and the state governments and is an example of federalism? 10th Amendment
46. What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called? Bill of Rights
47. Why did the Federalists agree to add a Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution? To ensure the Constitution would be approved by the states
48. Why is the 22nd amendment important? It limits a president to two terms in office
49. Describe a federal system of government. A form of government that shares power between a central government and state and local governments.
50. How does the Legislative branch check the Executive branch? Senate approves treaties and appointments, Override a veto, Impeachment process; Declare war
51. How does the Executive branch check the Legislative branch? Veto bills
52. How does the Judicial branch check the Legislative branch? Declare laws unconstitutional
53. Who has the power to override a presidential veto? Congress
54. How many branches are there in the Illinois state government? Three
55. What position is the head of the Executive branch in the Illinois state government? Governor
56. What is the minimum age to vote in Illinois? 18 years old
57. Who are the two U.S. Senators from Illinois? Richard Durbin and Tammy Duckworth
58. What congressional district do you live in, and who is the U.S. Representative for Illinois in that district? 2nd Congressional District- Robin Kelly
59. This Amendment abolished slavery. It was adopted after the Civil War in 1865. 13th Amendment
60. An amendment that states that no person, even people who are not citizens, will have their life, liberty, or property taken away by state or local governments. This amendment granted full citizenship to African Americans. 14th Amendment
61. This amendment guaranteed the right to vote to men regardless of their race, color, or whether that person was previously a slave. 15th Amendment
62. How does the Legislative Branch check the Judicial Branch? Approve judicial appointments, Impeachment process, Create and eliminate courts
63. How does the Executive Branch check the Judicial Branch? Nominate judges, Grant Pardons
64. How does the Judicial branch check the Executive branch? Declare presidential actions unconstitutional
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