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Chapter 6 quiz- 7
History
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Powers are assigned to the national government by the Constitution | Delegated |
| Powers are shared by the federal and State governments | Concurrent |
| Powers are those kept by the States | Reserved |
| For the House of Representatives, you must; live in the state you represent, be ______ years old and have lived in the US for ________ years. | 25; 7 |
| For the Senate, you must; live in the state you represent, be ______ years old and have lived in the US for ___________ years. | 30;9 |
| How many terms can members of Congress (House of Representatives and the Senate) serve>? | Unlimited terms |
| How long is a single term for someone in the Senate? | 6 years |
| Orders that have the force of Congressional law | Executive orders |
| How old does someone have to be to run for US President? | 35 years old |
| What is Eminent Domain? | The power to take personal property to benefit the public |
| This means that when you have been found innocent of a crime, you cannot be put on trial for that same crime again. | Double Jeopardy |
| Foreign-born people whose parents are not citizens must move to the US to become _______citizens | Naturalized |
| What are three duties of US citizens discussed in class? | Vote, obey laws, paying taxes, defend the nation, jury duty |
| What is the most important amendment in the Bill of Rights to YOU and why? |