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22 Cards in this Set
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The Preamble to the Constitution
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We the people of the United States of America in order to form a more _____ ______, _____ ______, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the _____
_____, promote the _____ ____, and secure the blessings of ____ to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this _______ of the United States of America. |
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We the people of the United States of America in order to form a more perfect union,insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America.
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How old is the Constitution?
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The Constitution is 222 years old.
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Name two powers the federal government has and two powers the state government has.
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Federal: coin money; declare war
State:provide public education;create local government |
What is the supreme law of the land?
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The Constitution
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The Preamble of the Constitution
A. explains the powers of the national government B. lists the goals of the new plan of government C. explains the realationship between state and national government D. concerns the interpretation of the Constitution |
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B. Lists the goals of the new
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Which of the following concerns
the organization, powers, and duties of the three branches of government? A. Articles I-III B. Articles II-IV C. Article V D. Article VI |
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A. Articles I-III
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In the United States, supreme
political power rests with the A. President B. people C. Congress D. Supreme Court |
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B. people
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Which of the following can a
president NOT do? A. make foreign policy B. make laws C. make federal appointments D. make treaties |
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What branch of government is
responsible for making the laws? A. Legislative Branch B. Executive Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Military Branch |
Which branch of government
interprets the law? A. Legislative Branch B. Executive Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Military Branch |
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A. Legislative Branch
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B. Judicial Branch
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Powers that safeguard individual well being are called:
A. police powers B. delegated powers C. exclusive powers D. civil powers |
Give the minimum age, years of citizenship, residency, and length of term for each:
Representative Senator President |
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A. Police Powers |
Representative: 25 yrs. old; 7 yrs of Citizenship; must live in the state where chosen for residency; 2 yr. term
Senator:30 yrs old; 9 yrs citizenship; must live in the state where chosen for residency;6 yr. terms President:35 yrs old; must be a natural born citizen; resident of U.S. for 14 years; 4 yr. term |
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The president is part of the _______ branch ofgovernment.
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executive
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The lawmaking branch of the government is called the ______ branch.
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legislative
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The _____branch of government interprets the law.
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judicial
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The _____ _____ elects the President of the United
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electoral college
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The division of power between a central government and a number of state governments is called ________.
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federalism
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The power of the courts to determine if acts of Congress or actions of the President are constitutional is called _______.
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judicial review
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The ___________ are the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
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Bill of Rights
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A ______ is a country in which the power is held by the people who elect representativesfor them.
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republic
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B. make laws
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Why has the Constitution been able to last so long? |
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The Constitution is written in general terms and can be adapted to the times.
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What is one way an amendment to the Constitution may be proposed and one way it can be ratified?
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