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civics flash cards
Eighth Grade Graduation Proficiencies - Gr. 6-8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Amendment Nine(9) | provided that rights to the people are not limited |
| What is Article Two(2) about? | The qualifications for President. |
| How Many Amendments to the Constitution are there? | Twenty-seven(27) |
| Who has the power to admit new states? | The Congress |
| Amendment Two (2) | The right to bear arms |
| Can individual states coin their own money? | No, individual states cannot coin their own money. |
| What is the term of office for a U.S. Representative? (years) | Two (2) years |
| The President does not have the power to... | Declare war |
| Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court? | The President |
| Who starts an impeachment process? | The House of Representatives |
| what does "impeach" mean? | To accuse a public office of committing a crime while he or she is in office |
| a "naturalized" citizen of the United States cannot become... | President of the United States |
| Who takes the president's place if he or she is unable to serve a full term? | The Vice President |
| Who is the presiding officer of the Senate? | The Vice President |
| What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? | The Bill of Rights |
| Amendment Seven (7) | The right to a trial by a jury of one's peers |
| What is meant by "domestic tranquility" | A peaceful situation in our country. |
| Amendment Thirteen (13) | The abolishment of slavery |
| In order to become President of the United States, a person must be at least _______ years old | 35 years old |
| How many articles are there in the U.S. Constitution | seven(7) |
| How many justices sit on the Supreme court? | Nine(9) |
| How is the number of U.S. Representatives for each state determined | by population |
| What is the Preamble | The Preamble is the introduction |
| who "tries" impeachments? (acts as the official court) | The senate |
| What is the total number of U.S. Senators and why? | One hundred (100) because there are 50 states in the union. |
| Which branch of the government is responsible for maintaining the U.S. Army? | The Legislative Branch |
| What is a veto? | The power of the President to refuse the approve a bill passed by congress |
| In what city did the Constitutional Convention meet? | philadelphia |
| What is the "Supreme Law of the Land" | The United States Constitution |
| A group made up of the heads of the departments of the Executive Branch that advises the President is called? | The cabinet. |
| What part of the Constitution counted each slave as a portion of a person | The three-fifths(3/5) clause |
| What is the branch of government that makes the laws? | The legislative branch |
| How does the Legislative Branch check the Executive branch | by passing laws over a veto and by two-thirds (2/3) vote. |
| What was the "Great Compromise"? | The plan accepted at the Philadelphia Convention that called for two (2) houses of government. |
| Amendment Three (3) | personal property, or homes, cannot be used to "quarter" soldiers without a person's consent. |
| What is a petition? | A formal, written request. |
| What was the American colonies war for independence from England called? | The Revolutionary War(The American Revolution) |
| Amendment Sixteen (16) | Permits Congress to t ax individuals |
| A person picked to act for or represented others, usually at a convention or a meeting is... | delegate |
| Division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government is called? | Separation of Powers |
| What does the Judicial Branches do? | Interprets and applies laws and settles disputes, judges laws. |
| Amendment Fifteen (15) | Forbids a state to stop a person from voting because of race or color. |
| What does the "Elastic Clause" mean? | The section in the Constitution that gives Congress the power to pass laws necessary and proper to fulfill its other duties. |
| How does the Executive Branch "check"the Legislative Branch | By vetoing laws |
| Amendment Six (6) | The right to a speedy trial |
| What is meant by "civic virtue"? | Putting the common welfare above individual interests. |
| What is a law? | A bill that has been passed by the legislature and signed by the Executive (president). |
| Amendment Nineteen (19) | Gave women the right to vote. |
| To cause suffering to a person or group because of their beliefs. | persecute |
| What is the term of office for a U.S. Senator? (years) | six (6) years |
| What is meant by "majority rule" | "Majority rule" means that more than half of those in attendance approve. |
| What does it mean to say that the President is the Commander-In-Chief? | When the President is referred to as t he Commander In Chief, people are referring to his power over the U.S. Armed Forces |
| Who presides over the impeachment trial of a President? | The Chief Justice of the Supreme court. |
| What is meant by the term "segregation"? | Separation of people in public places because of their race |
| When does a person actually become President? | when he or she takes the Oath of Office. |
| A government in which the power is held by the people who elect representatives to run it is called? | Republican Government |
| which amendment denies state government the power to keep citizens from voting by charging a poll tax? | Amendment Twenty-four (24) |
| Which house of Congress is based on state equality? | The senate |
| Amendment Ten (10) | Reserved Some powers the the state and to the people |
| What does "ratify" mean? | To approve a proposal or agreement. |
| What is the total number of members in the House of Representatives? | Four hundred thirty five (435) |
| What is a colony? | A settlement of territory ruled by another country |
| Amendment Five (5) | Guarantees that a person can't be tried twice for the same crime |
| Who must approve treaties negotiated by the President | The senate |
| What is meant by basic rights? | Rights to life,liberty, and property |
| Who wrote the declaration of Independence? | Thomas Jefferson |
| Amendment Twenty six (26) | Lowers the voting age to 18 years old |
| What branch of government carries out the laws? | The Executive Branch |
| The sharing and balancing of power among the different branches of government is referred to as... | Checks and balances |
| What does "bicameral" mean? | Two houses |
| Which branch makes the laws? | The Legislative branch |
| Who usually administers the oath of office to the President? | The Chief Justice of the supreme court |
| How many houses (branches) does Congress have? | two (2) |
| What are the qualifications for justices on the Supreme Court? | There are no qualifications stated in the Constitution |
| How long does a Supreme Court Justice serve? (years) | Life |
| Amendment Eight (8) | Prevents excessive bail of unusual punishment. |
| When did the Civil War take place? | 1861 to 1865 |
| Who were the patriots | The Americans (colonists) who fought and supported the war for independence from Great Britain (England). |
| What is t he name of t he current Chief Justice of the United States | John G. Roberts, Jr |
| Who used to elect Senators (before Amendment Seventeen 17) | States Legislatures |
| Who has the power to declare war? | Congress |
| What was the first constitution of the U.S. called? | The articles of Confederation |
| The meeting was held in 1787 at which the U.S. Constitution was written. | The Philadelphia convention |
| Power in the U.S. Government is divided among how many branches? | Three (3) branches |
| What does "treason" mean? | Aiding the enemies of your country. |
| What is the highest court in the U.S.? | The Supreme Court |
| Amendment One (1) | Freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly, and petition |
| Appointments to the Supreme Court must be approved by... | The senate |
| What is meant by "due process" | The right to be protected from unfair government procedures and laws. |
| What is a treaty? | An official agreement between two or more government or rulers. |
| What is Article Five (5) about, and why is it important? | How the Constitution can be amended |
| What is meant by the term "Congress"? | The national legislature of t he U.S., Consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate. |
| Amendment Four (4) | Protects people against unreasonable search and seizure, and arrest. |
| what was the "Continental Congress"? | The national legislature that governed the American Colonies from 1774 to the adoption of the Articles of Confederation. |
| Were do all the Revenue (money) Bills originate? | The House of Representatives |
| Which house of Congress (legislature) is based on the population of the states represented? | The House of Represetatives |
| Why was the electoral college started? | The founding father wanted to keep the common people from making mistakes |
| Colonists who were important in the establishment of the United States of America were Called... | The Founders |
| What were the delegates to the Philadelphia Convention called? | Farmers |
| Who is the head of t he Supreme Court? | The Chief Justice |
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