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Constitution 1-58
Final Constitution Study Guide 1-58
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What did John Locke believe to be the purpose of Government | To protect those natural rights that could not be protected in a state of nature. |
| What is an agreement among people to set up a government and obey laws | Social Contract |
| What type of government sets limits on the power of Government | Constitutional Government |
| What government has a single ruler or group with unlimited power | Autocratic or Dictatorial Government |
| There are how many branches of government | 3 |
| The laws of the country are enforced by which branch | Executive |
| Why did the Framers develop a system of Checks and Balances | So that no one branch would become too powerful. |
| What is the Legislative Branch’s main duty | Make Laws |
| The Vice President of the US is president of what body | Senate |
| What are the principles of good government | All men are created equal, All people have basic rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. We have the right to alter or abolish Government if peoples rights aren’t being protected. |
| Name the Unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence | Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness |
| According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government | To protect the rights of citizens |
| List the achievements of Congress under the Articles of Confederation…. | Successfully waged war against GB, Treaty of Paris to end American Revolution, Each State recognized each others laws, Passed the Northwest Ordinance -Most Imp |
| What was a major problem with the Articles of Confederation | No money for Congress, no power to raise money, no power over state govt, could not make states live up to trade agreements, no power to regulate trade, Citizens thought property rights were threatened, No Executive Branch or central authority |
| What are the qualifications to be a member of the Senate | Age-30 ,Citizen 9 yrs, Must be resident of the state elected |
| What are the qualifications to be a member of the House | Age-25, Citizen 7 yrs, Must be resident of the state elected |
| The House and the Senate are a part of which branch | Legislative |
| How many years is a term for the House of Representatives | 2 |
| How many years is a term for the Senate | 6 |
| Do you have to be a resident of the state elected in order to serve in the House or Senate | Yes |
| Which body has 100 members | Senate |
| Which body has 435 members | House of Representatives |
| How did the Framers resolve the conflicts about tariffs and slavery | 1. Enforce fugitive slave laws, 2. 3/5’s clause for counting slaves 3. Agree to not outlaw slavery til 1808. |
| What plan favored a strong national government, proposed 3 branches of government, and proposed that both houses of Congress have proportional representation | Virginia Plan |
| During the writing of the Constitution, Describe the issue on Slavery between the North and the South | Most of the Northern states abolished slavery, and the South depended on slave labor. |
| During the writing of the Constitution, Describe the issue on Tariffs between the North and the South | The North wanted tariffs on British goods, and the South did not want tariffs on British goods. |
| Did the original constitution outlaw slavery | No |
| What makes up the number of electors in the Electoral College from each state | The number of Representatives plus the number of Senators |
| The President and the Vice President are part of what branch of government | Executive Branch |
| How long is a term for President and how many terms can they serve | 4 years, 2 terms |
| What are the qualifications for the US President | a. Natural Born Citizen b. At least 35 years old c. Live in the US for at least 14 yrs. |
| Who is our current President of the United States | Joe Biden |
| Who officially elects the President of the United States | Electoral College |
| What are the powers of the Senate | a. Approve/Reject Treaties b. Presidential Appointments c. Acts as jury during Impeachment |
| What are the powers of the House | a. Introduce Tax Bills b. Impeachment |
| What powers are shared between the House and the Senate/Congress | a. Coining Money b. Borrowing Money c. Declaring War d. Imposing and Collecting Taxes |
| How many Justices are in the Supreme Court | 9 |
| The members of what branch are appointed for life or good behavior | Judicial Branch |
| This branch of government has no qualifications to become a member | Judicial Branch |
| Which branch has the highest Court in the U.S. from which there is no appeal | Judicial Branch |
| Describe Judicial Review | Power of the courts to decide what is constitutional. |
| What rights are protected in the 1st amendment | Free speech, Free religion, Free press, Right to peacefully assemble, Right to petition the government |
| What right is protected by the 2nd amendment | Right to bear arms |
| What right is protected by the 4th amendment | Protection from unreasonable search and seizure |
| What amendment describes the relationship between the national government and the state governments and is an example of federalism | 10th Amendment |
| What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called | Bill of Rights |
| 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 |
| Why is the 22nd amendment important | It limits a president to two terms in office |
| Describe a federal system of government. | A form of government that shares power between a central government and state and local governments. |
| How does the Legislative branch check the Executive and Judicial branches | 1. Executive- Senate approves treaties and appointments, Override a veto, Impeachment process; Declare war 2. Judicial Branch- Approve judicial appointments, Impeachment process, Create and eliminate courts |
| How does the Executive branch check the Legislative and Judicial branches | 1. Legislative- Veto bills 2. Judicial- Nominate judges, Grant pardons |
| How does the Judicial branch check the Legislative and Executive branches | 1. Legislative- Declare laws unconstitutional 2. Executive- Declare presidential actions unconstitutional |
| Who has the power to override a presidential veto | Congress |
| How many branches are there in the Illinois state government | Three |
| What position is the head of the Executive branch in the Illinois state government | Governor |
| What is the minimum age to vote in Illinois | 18 years old |
| Who are the two U.S. Senators from Illinois | Richard Durbin and Tammy Duckworth |
| What congressional district do you live in, and who is the U.S. Representative for Illinois in that district | 2nd Congressional District- Robin Kelly |
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