Government Flashcard #2

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What does the Constitution do?

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sets up the government, defines the government, protects basic rights of Americans

Front

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

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We the People

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The two types of citizens in the US are

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natural born & naturalized

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Citizens in the US allow _____ to make decisions for them.

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elected officials

Front

Which of the following is NOT a right of American citizens?
freedom of speech,
freedom of press,
right to drive,
right to a speedy trial

Back

right to drive

Front

The rights of American citizens

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are guaranteed by the government

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The rights of American citizens are

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equally applied to everyone

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Which of the following is NOT a duty of American citizens? paying taxes, obeying the law, gaining an education, maintaining good employment

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maintaining good employment

Front

Total amount of electoral votes in the electoral college.

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538

Front

What is the number needed to be elected President? Options: 260, 270, 269, 538

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270