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Federal Constit.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the Preamble state? | Establish justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, promote general welfare, and secure the blessing of liberty |
| What was Ben Franklin's opinion about the Constitution | It is as perfect as you can get it |
| What were the objections of the Anti-federalists | Pushed for the bill of rights, objected the constitution b/c gov't has too much power and the people too little |
| What is the rule of law | Gov't is always held accountable for actions |
| What is the formal amendment process | Proposed by 2/3 congress and 3/4 state legislation |
| How can an amendment be changed | Only done by another amendment |
| How does the supreme court influence the constitution | By deciding what the words mean |
| What is the bill of rights | Basic civil rights of all people; anti-federalists wanted freedom of speech, religion and fair treatment before law |
| What is an example of checks and balances | Senate approves nominees for supreme court; legislative branch can impeach judges; president can veto acts of congress |
| What are the qualifications and terms for the House | 25 yo, live in state, citizen for 7y, serves 2y term |
| Qualifications and term for senate | 30 yo, live in state, citizen 9y, serves 6y term |
| Why would the house refuse to seat a member-elect | They don't meet the constitutional standards |
| number of senators | 2 per state |
| number of house representatives | 435 |
| how are senate numbers set | constitution |
| how are house numbers set | congress |
| who must approve all treaties | 2/3 vote senate |
| who has the sole power to declare war | congress |
| who has the power to impeach the president or v. president | house |
| what must the president d oif he vetoes a bill | declare his reasons why |
| how does a bill become a law without the signature of the president | he fails to act on it in 10 days; ONLY when congress is in session |
| what happens when the flag is no longer fit for display | it should be burned |
| what group should not wear a flag patch on their uniform | athletes |
| can you wear the flag as clothing? | no |
| what does the first amendment state | freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press, and petition |
| what does the sixth amendment state? | fair and equal treament before the law |
| what does the 18th amendment state | prohibition |
| what does the 21st amendment state | repeals prohibition |
| what does the 22nd amendment state | the president may only serve 2 four year terms |
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