Qualifications for President

Natural-born citizen, 35 years old & have lived 14 years in U.S.

How many house representatives does each state have?

It is based upon their population

The courts can review laws and declare them unconstitutional

The introduction to the United States Constitution outlining the goals and principles.

What do the court systems of Illinois include?

Appellate Courts, Supreme Court, Circuit Courts

What should you do with an American flag that is no longer in good shape?

get rid of it in a dignified way such as burning it.

qualification to be a judge in Illinois?

must be a licensed attorney, be 25 years or older, resident of the area you wish to represent, must be a citizen

What are the requirements to vote?

18 years old, registered to vote, resident of the state.

What is the purpose of a writ of habeas corpus?

to prevent unreasonable and illegal detention of an individual

Amendments which addressed civil rights

13th amendment, 14th amendment, 15th Amendment, 24th Amendment, 26th amendment

Which of the following is a qualification for a person serving as a Representative in Congress?

must be at least 25 years of age

Which statement about the executive branch is false?

it is headed by the President it is in charge of the military it has the ability to veto laws unless overridden by Congress

Which of the following is part of the enumerated “due process of law” spelled out in the US Constitution?

trial by an impartial jury right to be represented by an attorney indictment by a grand jury in capital cases

Which of the following may lead to a legal search?

any of the above would justify a legal search

Which of the following is a check on Presidential power? Options: impeachment, overriding a Presidential veto, refusing to confirm a treaty, all of the above are constitutional checks on Presidential power

all of the above are constitutional checks on Presidential power

changes the Constitution, requires approval by three-fourths of the states, can be repealed.

How can Congress override a Presidential veto of a proposed law?

It can override with a two-thirds vote in both houses.

An example of “full faith and credit” is:

if you are issued a valid driver’s license from one state, it is recognized as valid by any state

Levels of government in US

national (federal) county township City

Who can be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors?

Vice-President of the US, Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, President of the US

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What did the Great Compromise establish about the Legislative Branch?

Back

One house would be based on population, the second house would give each state equal representation.

2.

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The division of power between a central government and state governments is called

Back

federalism

3.

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The branch of government that makes laws

Back

Legislative

4.

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The branch of government that interprets laws

Back

Judicial

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

3 checks on Presidential power?

Back

1. impeachment
2. overriding a Presidential veto
3, refusing to confirm a treaty

6.

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What is the main power of the Judicial Branch?

Back

Interpret and apply the law

7.

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Front

The Supreme Law of the Land Concept states

Back

federal laws are superior to state laws

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