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25 Cards in this Set
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What are the 3 parts of the Constitution |
Preamble, Articles, Amendments |
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What is the introduction to the Constitution and states 6 goals for establishing it? |
Preamble |
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What is the duty of the Supreme Court? |
declare laws unconstitutional |
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Where does the power rest in popular sovereignty? |
people |
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What are the three branches of government? |
Legislative, Executive, Judicial |
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What is the definition of a republic form of government? |
citizens rule themselves through elected representatives |
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The Legislative Branch of government is called what? |
Congress |
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Congress is divided into 2 houses? |
House of Reps/Senate |
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What is the major duty of the Legislative Branch? |
Make and pass laws |
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According to the Great Compromise, there are two houses of Congress. Which is based on population and which is passed on equal representative? |
House of Reps and Senate |
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Who elects the representatives and senators? |
citizens |
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How long do Representatives serve for? |
2 years |
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How long do Senators serve for? |
6 years; staggered every 2 years to ensure a continuous body |
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Which house of Congress approves Presidential appointments and treaties? |
Senate |
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Congress has these stated powers: can raise taxes (HOUSE),borrow and coin money, pass copyright and patent laws AND ... |
declare war |
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Who is the Chief Executive and the head of the Executive Branch of government? |
President |
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What are two duties of the Executive Branch? |
Execute laws and run the affairs of the national government |
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What is the head of the Judicial Branch? |
Supreme Court |
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The central idea behind the branches is to ensure equality, safeguard against corruption, and prevent any one branch from having more what than others? |
POWER |
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How many amendments are there and what are the first ten called? |
27/Bill of Rights |
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How many senators are in the Senate? |
100/2 per state |
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How many members are in the House of Representatives? |
435 |
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Electors are chosen to support a specific candidate. The electors make up what? |
Electoral College |
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How many total electoral votes are there? |
538 |
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Election of President is a two-step process. Voters cast ballots and the candidate who wins what type of votes wins that state? |
electoral votes |
