Why was the Constitution created?

to define the scope of power of the national government, to distribute government power among different branches and offices of the government, to protect civil rights of the people

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the original Constitution?

Individuals needed protection from possible abuses of government power.

What are the two parts of the US Congress?

The Senate and the House of Representatives.

Why was there a system of checks and balances established in the US Constitution?

To keep one branch of government from becoming too powerful

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is the power of the states?

To provide schooling in education

What are ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

Vote and join a civic group, Give an elected official your opinion on an issue and join a community group, Write to a newspaper and call Senators and Representatives.

What are the responsibilities of all United States citizens?

Pay taxes, Obey the law, Serving on a jury.

What is an amendment?

In addition to the Constitution

What rate is the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution protect?

The right to keep and bear arms

According to the Constitution, which of the following statements is a specific requirement to be president? Must be at least 25 years of age, Must be a natural born citizen of the United States, Must live in the United States for a minimum of 20 years, Must have held an elective office

Must be a natural born citizen of the United States

Which federal government official is directly elected by the people? Options: Cabinet member, The president, A member of the House of Representatives, A justice of the Supreme Court

A member of the House of Representatives

What is the purpose of an executive order?

To allow a president to immediately respond to a domestic need

In order for a federal bill to be considered by the President, it must ______.

Pass through the House and Senate

Which of the following best describes the process for a President’s removal? A grand jury votes for impeachment and the Supreme Court convicts, The House votes for impeachment and the Senate conducts a trial, The Senate votes for impeachment and the House conducts a trial, Congress votes for impeachment and the Supreme Court reaches a guilty verdict

The House votes for impeachment and the Senate conducts a trial

What function does the United States census serve?

The reappointment of seats in the House of Representatives

Which statement is TRUE about the term length for members of the House of Representatives and the Senate? Options: House of Representatives serves a 2 year term/Senator serves a 6 year term, House of Representatives serves a 4 year term/Senator serves a 6 year term, House of Representatives serves a 2 year term/Senator serves a 2 year term, None of the above

House of Representatives serves a 2 year term/Senator serves a 6 year term

What is the goal of a person who serves as a lobbyist?

An unelected person whose job is to try to persuade elected officials how to vote.

With regards to preserving American democracy, what significant function should magazines, newspapers, radio, television, website, and social media serve?

The media should serve as a watchdog to ensure the government isn’t violating individual rights.

A major criticism of the electoral college is that _____?

Allows the president to be elected without a majority of the popular vote.

What is the Judicial Branch’s responsibility?

Decides if a law goes against the Constitution, Reviews laws, Resolves disputes.

In order for a bill to pass it must be approved by ______.

a majority vote in both houses of Congress.

Double Jeopardy is best defined as _______.

Protecting a defendant from being tried twice for the same crime

What is the significance of the Supreme Court having appellate jurisdiction?

The power to overturn decisions made by lower courts

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What are the first three words of the Constitution?

Back

We the people, We the People, we the people

2.

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Which type of government does the United States have?

Back

Representative Democracy

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Gave citizens the right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous conditions of servitude.

Back

15th Amendment

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Members of the Senate serve ________ years.

Back

6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

To run for the House of Representatives, the following requirements are needed EXCEPT: residing in the district where you are running, being a natural born citizen of the US, being a US citizen for at least 7 years, being at least 25 years old

Back

being a natural born citizen of the US

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is the head of the Senate?

Back

Vice President

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Members of the House of Representatives serve _____ years.

Back

2

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