US Constitution Flashcard

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What is the jurisdiction of federal courts?

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Cases involving federal laws, the Constitution, disputes between states, and cases involving the United States government or its agencies.

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Which article of the US Constitution outlines the amendment process?

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Article V

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What does the full faith and credit clause require?

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Each state must recognize the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.

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What is extradition?

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The legal process by which a person accused of a crime in one country is surrendered to another country for trial or punishment.

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What is the punishment for treason according to the US Constitution?

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Whatever Congress says, could be death

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Which court has the final authority to interpret the US Constitution?

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Supreme Court

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How many states are required to ratify an amendment to the US Constitution?

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38

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What is the purpose of the Supremacy Clause in Article VI of the US Constitution?

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The Supremacy Clause establishes the supremacy of federal law over state law.

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Justices to the Supreme Court are chosen by

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The President with Consent of the Senate

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How many members of each House in Congress must vote for a proposed Amendment?

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2/3s