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September 5 Test

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When can members of Congress give themselves a raise in pay?
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When can money be taken out of the US treasury?
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Where in Congress do all money bills start?
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How does the US declare war on another country?
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How long is a Senator's term?
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What geographic area within the US does Congress directly control?
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Define treason
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If the correct percentage of votes is not received by a presidential candidate, how is this impasse resolved?
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What restriction does the Constitution place on it's tax law?
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What are the 3 parts to the Supreme Law of the land?
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What type of trial is everyone guranteed if they are accused of a federal crime?
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What restrictions exist for congressmen when debating on the house floor?
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When can a president be impeached?
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Where must all original trials take place?
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Who cannot be an elector in the electorial college?
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What is the limit placed on the punishment of someone convicted of treason?
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What political body has the right to create and destroy courts that are not listed in the constitution?
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Every 2 years what % of the Senate is up for reelection?
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How many terms can the president serve?
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Which court or courts are specifically mentioned in the consitution?
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time- 1 hour for house, 5 min during amendment process
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2
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only congress can declare war, president can make war without congress' formal declaration
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giving aid to nation's enemies, or making war against the US
E.
trial by jury in a federal court
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may have commited treason
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House of Reps should choose by ballot
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All duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform
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no senator, or representative, or person holding an office of trust or profit under the US
J.
House of Representatives
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legislative, judicial, and executive
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District of Columbia
M.
only when Congress authorizes
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prohibits punishment of traitor's heirs
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6 years
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1/3 (about 33%)
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in lower courts
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anytime
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congress
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the supreme court
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What test do public officials in the US not have to take?
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How is the # of Reps. for each state determinded?
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The supreme court has what 2 types of juristiction?
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How many terms may an individual serve in the HOR?
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Who is the judge during an impeahment trial that involves the President?
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What federal agency controls all territories owned by the US?
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The President can negotiate a treaty, but who must approve it?
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How long is a member of the HOR elected for?
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What tax can Congress pass on goods that are made in the US then sold in Europe?
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Where does the impreachment process start?

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