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Final Constitution Study Guide 1-58

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What did John Locke believe to be the purpose of Government   show
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show Social Contract  
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What type of government sets limits on the power of Government   show
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What government has a single ruler or group with unlimited power   show
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There are how many branches of government   show
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show Executive  
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Why did the Framers develop a system of Checks and Balances   show
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show Make Laws  
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show Senate  
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show 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.  
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show Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness  
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According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government   show
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show Successfully waged war against GB, Treaty of Paris to end American Revolution, Each State recognized each others laws, Passed the Northwest Ordinance -Most Imp  
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show 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  
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show Age-30 ,Citizen 9 yrs, Must be resident of the state elected  
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What are the qualifications to be a member of the House   show
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show Legislative  
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How many years is a term for the House of Representatives   show
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show 6  
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Do you have to be a resident of the state elected in order to serve in the House or Senate   show
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Which body has 100 members   show
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show House of Representatives  
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How did the Framers resolve the conflicts about tariffs and slavery   show
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show Virginia Plan  
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During the writing of the Constitution, Describe the issue on Slavery between the North and the South   show
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show The North wanted tariffs on British goods, and the South did not want tariffs on British goods.  
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Did the original constitution outlaw slavery   show
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What makes up the number of electors in the Electoral College from each state   show
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show Executive Branch  
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How long is a term for President and how many terms can they serve   show
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What are the qualifications for the US President   show
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show Joe Biden  
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show Electoral College  
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show a. Approve/Reject Treaties b. Presidential Appointments c. Acts as jury during Impeachment  
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show a. Introduce Tax Bills b. Impeachment  
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What powers are shared between the House and the Senate/Congress   show
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How many Justices are in the Supreme Court   show
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show Judicial Branch  
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This branch of government has no qualifications to become a member   show
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show Judicial Branch  
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Describe Judicial Review   show
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show Free speech, Free religion, Free press, Right to peacefully assemble, Right to petition the government  
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What right is protected by the 2nd amendment   show
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show Protection from unreasonable search and seizure  
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show 10th Amendment  
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show Bill of Rights  
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show To ensure the Constitution would be approved by the states  
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Why is the 22nd amendment important   show
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show A form of government that shares power between a central government and state and local governments.  
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How does the Legislative branch check the Executive and Judicial branches   show
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How does the Executive branch check the Legislative and Judicial branches   show
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How does the Judicial branch check the Legislative and Executive branches   show
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show Congress  
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How many branches are there in the Illinois state government   show
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show Governor  
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show 18 years old  
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Who are the two U.S. Senators from Illinois   show
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show 2nd Congressional District- Robin Kelly  
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