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Where does a tax bill start?

A trial by jury of one's peers is guaranteed in

The debate over representation in congress was resolved by

This Article covers the Legislative Branch

What power is granted only to state governments?

This case established Judicial Review.

Who Confirms Federal Judges?

This power is granted only to the federal government.

This amendment addresses state's rights.

The Distribution of legislative seats is known as.

The job of the Vice President is to preside over _______.

This group wrote essays in which they defended the need to support the US Constitution?

The oldest form of government still in use today

This branch of government enforces the laws

This English Philosopher was 1st to develop Social Contract Theory.

This man is known as the father of the Constitution

What are the formal qualification for a US Senator?

Which is the best example of a public good?

A proposed Amendment to the Constitution becomes law when it is ratified by 

Power is divided between state and national govt.

This amendment protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment

This is a legal process through which a person can become a citizen of a country

Congress is divided into

This Amendment guarantees the right to serve in a militia and bear arms

A system of checks and balances allows the executive branch to

This man started the tradition of "Mr. President"

Local governments have control over which of the following.

The power and authority of our government system is in the hands of 

This Plan called for a Unicameral Legislature

When US citizens elect members of congress, they are practicing

This Amendment granted to right to vote to women

What is the term length for S. Court Justices?

This type of power is shared by the national government and states 

A society's framework of shared values, beliefs, and attitudes is called

This Amendment was eliminated upon passage of the 21st Amendment

America's first attempt at government was known as.

The first 10 amendments are known as

Drawing boundaries of a legislative district with the intent of giving one party an advantage

The emphasis on elections in the US most reflects which constitutional principle?

How many electoral votes are needed to win the Electoral College?

Which of the following is a requirement for voting in US elections?

Governments with strong central governments and weak state governments

Which of the following is NOT typical of the Republican Party?

A presidential election is won by the candidate who

This addresses the purpose of the Constitution

This amendment protects from unreasonable search and seizure

This allows Congress to do what is "necessary and proper".

An election in which voter's determine their party's nominee for office is called

This Swiss philosopher added the term popular sovereignty  to social contract theory

This Philosopher developed the idea of the 3 branch system of government

Powers left to the states are called