US Constitution Flashcard

Front

What position does the Vice President hold in the legislative branch?

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President of the Senate

Front

Besides creating the judicial branch, Article III speaks of what important right of the people?

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the right to trial by jury

Front

Which part of the U.S. Constitution guarantees that Joe and Jill Biden's marriage in New York will be honored when they move to Virginia?

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Article IV, Section 1

Front

What two groups may propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

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Congress or national constitutional conventions

Front

What important religious guarantee is found in Article VI?

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freedom from having religious qualifications to run for office

Front

What is the subject of Article VII?

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ratification of the Constitution

Front

Which article of the Constitution states that the Constitution “ . . . shall be the supreme law of the land . . .?”

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VI

Front

Formal changes to our Constitution are called _________.

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amendments

Front

Which part of the Constitution lists the major goals that the American government should strive for?

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Preamble

Front

TRUE/FALSE: The pardon of Richard Nixon by President Ford was constitutional.

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true