and secure the blessings of ______ to ourselves and our ______ do ordain and _______ this _____

liberty, posterity, establish, Constitution

We the _____ of the _______ _______ in order to form a more perfect ______ establish _________

people, United States, union, justice

What does the Constitution say about our rights concerning search and seizure?

no unreasonable search or seizure is allowed

Powers unique to the Senate

elects the President in case of electoral tie, conduct impeachment trials as judge and jury

Terms for HOR members:

2 years, can be reelected each year

What does the 15th Amendment guarantee?

voting rights for former slaves

How is the 14th Amendment related to current immigration issues?

immigrants' children born in the US are granted citizenship

What right does the 14th Amendment guarantee?

citizenship, due process and equal protection under law

What rights does the 9th Amendment guarantee?

rights that aren't listed in the Constitution

Why was the 26th Amendment passed?

because people who were drafted into war wanted to vote

What did the 16th Amendment allow?

power of the federal government to collect income taxes

What rights does the 10th Amendment guarantee?

powers that aren't given to the government belong to states

What is the judicial review?

Review of the constitutional validity of a legislative act

Powers unique to the House:

initiating revenue bills, impeaching federal officials

insure ________ _______, provide for the _______ _______, and promote the general __________,

domestic tranquility, common defense, welfare

What is double jeopardy?

can't be tried for same crime twice if not guilty 1st time

Why is bail required?

so an arrested person will be at their trial

Terms for Supreme Court:

no official rules, they serve for life with good behaviour

Why might a person invoke the 5th Amendment?

double jeopardy, to avoid self-incrimination or one's spouse

Powers unique to the Supreme Court:

tells Congress that a law they passed was unconstitutional

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Requirements for Senators are:
a born American citizen
been a citizen for at least 9 years
both red and blue
at least 30 years old
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and secure the blessings of ______ to ourselves and our ______ do ordain and _______ this _____
liberty, posterity, establish, Constitution
justice, prosperity, establish, Constitution
happiness, people, establish, Constitution
liberty, prosperity, establish, Constitution
3
We the _____ of the _______ _______ in order to form a more perfect ______ establish _________
people, United States, country, unity
people United Nations, country, justice
people, United States, union, justice
people, United Nations, union, happiness
4
The 13th Amendment was a result of:
the Civil War
George Washington
the Revolutionary War
it was already legal
5
The requirements for President are:
born citizen
at least 35 years old
wins the electoral vote
all of the above
6
What does the Constitution say about our rights concerning search and seizure?
no unreasonable search or seizure is allowed
only searches need warrants seizures don't
search and seizure is always allowed
Constitution doesn't say anything about search and seizure
7
Powers unique to the Senate
impeaching federal officials
they share all powers with the House
elects the President in case of electoral tie
conduct impeachment trials as judge and jury
8
What rights does the 2nd Amendment guarantee?
freedom of assembly and petition
right to bear arms
right to a lawyer
right to privacy
9
Terms for HOR members:
no terms
2 years, can be reelected each year
6 years, can't be reelected
4 years, can't be reelected
10
What did the 18th Amendment make illegal?
murder
alcohol
immigration
slavery
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What does the 15th Amendment guarantee?
voting rights for women
sets 18 as voting age
citizenship to those that are born in the U.S.
voting rights for former slaves
12
Judicial Branch:
enforces laws
interprets laws
makes laws
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How is the 14th Amendment related to current immigration issues?
denies immigrants' rights
immigrants asking to stay with children who were born here
all of the above
immigrants' children born in the US are granted citizenship
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What right does the 14th Amendment guarantee?
citizenship, due process and equal protection under law
election of Senators by the people
limits the president to 2 terms
bans the sale of alcohol
15
What rights does the 9th Amendment guarantee?
no excessive bails
rights that aren't listed in the Constitution
right to obtain witnesses in his/her defense
right to privacy
16
How many Senators are there total?
435
356
100
535
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Why was the 26th Amendment passed?
because kids were too young to vote
because people who were drafted into war wanted to vote
because that's when a person is legally an adult
because kids would be influenced too much by their parents
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What events led to the revising of the Articles of Confederation?
Watie's rebellion
it just happened
the Revolutionary War
Shay's rebellion
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What right does the 19th Amendment guarantee?
voting rights for immigrants
the sale of alcohol
voting rights for women
voting rights for former slaves
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What did the 16th Amendment allow?
homicide
power of the federal government to collect income taxes
alcohol
people in the District of Columbia to vote for president
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Joint powers of Congress:
power to declare war and raise/maintain an army
all of the above
regulate commerce with foreign nations and among states
borrow money on the credit of the United States/coin money
22
What was a problem with the Articles of Confederation?
nothing
it didn't extend rights to all
weakness of the people
weakness of government
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What rights does the 1st Amendment guarantee?
freedom of religion
all of the above
freedom of the press
freedom of speech
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What rights does the 10th Amendment guarantee?
can't lose life/liberty/property without due process of law
no excessive fines or bails
ruling of a jury can't be changed unless legal errors occur
powers that aren't given to the government belong to states
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Office of president:
none
2 year terms, 2 terms max
4 year terms, no max term number
4 year terms, 2 terms max
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What is the judicial review?
something that's made up
Review of the constitutional validity of a legislative act
a review made to ensure that everything is Constitutional
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How many Congress members are there total?
101
635
435
535
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Powers unique to the House:
they share all powers with the Senate
initiating revenue bills, impeaching federal officials
impeaching federal officials, putting the President on trial
initiating bills, electing the President
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insure ________ _______, provide for the _______ _______, and promote the general __________,
domestic tranquility, common defense, economy
domestic tranquility, common defense, welfare
citizen safety, United States, economy
overall happiness, military affairs, welfare
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How many HOR members are there total?
100
435
356
535
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What rights does the 6th Amendment guarantee?
tried in the state/district where the crime was committed
all of the above
right to a public and speedy trial
right to a lawyer
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Terms for Senators:
2 years, can be reelected
4 years, can't be reelected
6 years, not all are reelected
none
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What did the 21st Amendment repeal?
nothing, it gave us new rights
the 18th Amendment
the 17th Amendment
voting rights
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What is double jeopardy?
can't be tried for same crime twice if not guilty 1st time
can be tried for the same crime twice if innocent 1st time
when a person is found guilty then proven to be innocent
can't be tried for the same crime twice if guilty 1st time
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Legislative Branch
makes laws
interprets laws
enforces laws
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Executive Branch:
makes laws
enforces laws
interprets laws
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If the government takes a citizen's property, what is required?
fair compensation
nothing
the president's approval
Congress's approval
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What was the 26th Amendment?
all citizens have to pay taxes
18 as legal voting age
freedom of speech
all citizens are allowed to vote
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What is the highest court in the judicial branch?
U.S. Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
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Requirements for being a House member are:
lived in the US for the past 7 years
at least 25 years old
living in the state they choose to represent
all of the above
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Powers unique to the President
makes treaties with other nations/vetoes bills
can veto laws/commander in chief of the military
all of the above
nominate ambassadors/justices, grant pardons
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Why is bail required?
so an arrested person can be cleared of all their crimes
no reason
so an arrested person will be at their trial
so an arrested person can be out of jail forever
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Terms for Supreme Court:
12 year terms, can always be reelected
4 year terms
no official rules, they serve for life with good behaviour
2 year terms
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Why might a person invoke the 5th Amendment?
double jeopardy
to avoid self-incrimination or one's spouse
to avoid cruel and unusual punishment
no reason
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Powers unique to the Supreme Court:
can pass bills and laws
can impeach the president
can declare war
tells Congress that a law they passed was unconstitutional

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