Articles III-VII and Amendments

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How many amendments are there in the Constitution?

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27

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How does an individual become a Supreme Court justice?

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The President appoints them and the Senate approves them.

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What makes up the Bill of Rights?

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The first 10 Amendments.

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What must happen to be tried for treason?

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Have at least 2 witnesses with the same story.

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The ___________ branch is part of the federal government that includes all federal courts.

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Judicial.

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What is the purpose of the Constitution?

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To establish the framework of the government and protect individual rights.

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What does the First Amendment protect?

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Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

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What is the role of the legislative branch?

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To make laws.

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What is judicial review?

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The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional.

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What is the significance of the Supremacy Clause?

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It establishes that federal law takes precedence over state law.