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Constitution Study Guide

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show Executive.  
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show President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, Secretary of State.  
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Which offices are included in the executive branch?   show
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How old must one be to become president of the United States?   show
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What are the term lengths and limits of the President?   show
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What are the residency requirements to become President?   show
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What are some powers and duties of the president?   show
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show Treason, Bribery, Perjury, Corruption, and Lying under oath.  
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Article III describes the __________ branch of government.   show
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show District Courts, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court.  
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How are federal judges appointed and approved?   show
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How many Supreme Court justices are there including the Chief Justice?   show
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What is the name of the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?   show
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What was the first plan of our national government called?   show
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How long did the Articles of Confederation last?   show
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show Delegates met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  
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show Stated that a state's population would determine its representation.  
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show James Madison.  
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show Stated that each state would recieve the same amount of representation.  
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show William Paterson.  
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show The Connecticut Compromise.  
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Who were the Federalists? Name Three.   show
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show Disagreed with the Constitution. Thomas Jefferson, George Mason, Patrick Henry.  
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show 38 of 50.  
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Who wrote the Bill of Rights?   show
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show Amendment IV (Amendment 4)  
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show The freedom of speech, press, and assembly.  
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Which amendment protects the citizen from suffering cruel and unusual punishment?   show
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Which amendment allows the accused to enjoy a speedy and public trial?   show
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Which amendment grants each citizen the right to bear arms?   show
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Amendment III protects the citizens from which British Act?   show
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show Amendment V (Amendment 5)  
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show 27  
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show Speaker of the House.  
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Who is the presiding officer in the Senate?   show
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show Nancy Pelosi.  
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show Robert Byrd.  
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show The states population.  
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How many senators does each state have?   show
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What is the total number of electoral votes?   show
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show Must be at least 25 years of age.  
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Article I describes the ______________ branch of government.   show
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What are the residency requirements to become a United States Representative?   show
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What are the residency requirements for a US Senator?   show
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show 100  
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What is the minimum age requirement of a US Senator?   show
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show 435  
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Where must all revenue bills originate?   show
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What type of vote will override a presidential veto?   show
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show Declare War, Print Currency, Establish federal courts.  
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What powers are denied Congress?   show
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What state did not attend the Philadelphia Convention?   show
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Describe the Great Compromise.   show
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show Roger Sherman.  
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For the House of Representatives, one representative would be sent for every ___________ residents.   show
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show Executive, Judicial.  
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What writing did Hamilton, Jay, and Madison compose in favor of the Constitution?   show
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How many states had to ratify the Constitution before it became law?   show
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show 3/4  
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show A change or alteration of a bill.  
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show States do not have the power to make money, or the power to declare war on other states.  
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Describe the two step process for amending the Constitution.   show
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show Slaves would be counted as 3/5 of a free person for the purpose of taxes and representation.  
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show Amendment I (Amendment 1)  
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Which amendment states: Detainees must be read their rights… right to remain silent.   show
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show Amendment VIII (Amendment 8)  
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show Amendment II (Amendment 2)  
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Which amendment states: The right to a secure and private environment   show
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Which amendment states: Every accused person has a right to a fair trial.   show
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Which amendment states: No soldier can live/enter a person’s house with out consent. Officials can enter with a search warrant.   show
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show Amendment VII (Amendment 7)  
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