American Government Final Exam Review - JHS

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According to the Constitution, the present must be at least 35 years of age.

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be at least 35 years of age

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Which idea is NOT included in the Declaration of Independence? Options: Government can exist only with the people's permission, People have certain natural rights, The people may change or abolish the government

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God gives certain people the right to govern

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Which statement about the Bill of Rights is NOT true? Options: The amendments guarantee such basic rights as freedom of expression and fair and equal treatment before the law, The amendments are the first ten of the US Constitution, The amendments arose from the controversy over ratification of the US Constitution, The amendments were ratified at the same time as the US Constitution

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The amendments were ratified at the same time as the US Constitution

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The regular period of time during which Congress conducts its business is called a

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session

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Which statement about the Senate is true? Seats are apportioned among the States according to their populations, Each member represents one congressional district, It has two members from each State, Its members are chosen by State legislatures

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It has two members from each State

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Which qualification for House members is NOT in the Constitution? Options: must be at least 25 years old, must live in the district being represented, must live in the State from which chose, must have been a citizen for at least 7 years

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must live in the district being represented

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A President can serve no more than _____ years in office

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10

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In case the President is disabled, the way the Vice President becomes President is determined by the

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25th Amendment

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How many articles are in the U.S. Constitution? When was the U.S. Constitution signed?

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7 articles, signed on September 17, 1787.

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What did the smaller states fear during the framing of the Constitution that led to a series of compromise proposals?

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worried the larger states would have greater representation in Congress and would dominate the government