US Constitution

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Under the Articles of Confederation, each state's power in Congress was based on

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one vote per state.

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The qualifications for a U.S. senator or representative require all the following except:

• be a U.S. citizen.
• be at least a certain age.
• live in the state he or she represents.
• belong to a registered political party.

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belong to a registered political party.

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Who serves as the president of the Senate?

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the vice-president of the United States.

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A U.S. senator serves for a term of:

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six years.

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The president must have been a U.S. citizen:

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since birth.

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To become the law of the land, the Constitution had to be ratified by how many states?

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nine states.

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Each of the following is a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights except the right to:

• vote
• assemble
• be tried publicly
• voice an opinion

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vote

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A member of the House of Representatives is elected to a term of:

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two years.

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The last group to whom the Constitution granted the right to vote was:

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eighteen-year-olds.

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The president is elected to a term of:

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four years.