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The US flag should be at the rear of a parade or procession.
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There are 15 justices on the Supreme Court.
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A US senator may be reelected only once.
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The national budget is presented by the:
Sec of State
VP
President
Governor
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The original 13 colonies included Ohio.
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The president's official in charge of the natural resources of the nation is the:
Sec of Interior
Sec of Commerce
Sec of Defense
Sec of State
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Who has veto power?
Cabinet members
Sec of State
VP
President
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The _____ Plan, submitted by James Madison, proposed two houses of Congress based on Population
Virginia
New Jersery
The Great Compromise
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How many women have been President of the US?
none
one
three
two
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The Census is to decide how many reps each state receives.
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Which body has the power to raise, borrow, and coin money?
Congress
State Legislatures
Executive Branch
Supreme Court
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George Washington was the first President of the United States.
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Has 100 members.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
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US senators are elected by the people of the entire state.
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Approves or rejects treaties.
House
Both
Neither
Senate
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Preamble is at the beginning of the Constitution and explains the goals of the document.
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The president is the head of the legislative branch.
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Marbury v Madison established the precedent for judicial review.
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States can make treaties with foreign countries.
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Both the president and Congress may veto a bill.
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There are an even-number of justices in the US Supreme Court.
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The executive branch has no checks over the judicial branch.
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Only federal officers can have title of nobility.
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Who is the Vice President of the US?
John Kerry
Joe Biden
Mike Pence
Barack Obama
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How long is the president's term?
six years
four years
nine years
two years
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Must live in the state he or she represents.
House
Both
Neither
Senate
27
Chief legal officer.
Sec of State
Sec of Homeland
Attorney General
Sec of Defense
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What do the stripes on the US flag represent?
American wars
original colonies
Bill of Rights
states
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Enforces the laws.
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Popular vote is defined as the vote of the people.
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The 28 amendment will go into effect in March 2018.
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Passes bills they hope will become laws.
Senate
Both
House
Neither
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First 10 amendments are called the Bill of Rights.
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Elected every two years.
Senate
Both
House
Neither
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If president doesn't act on bill in 10 days it will become a law if Congress is in session.
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The Capital of the United States is Washington D.C.
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Interprets the laws and administers justice.
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Boston Tea Party was held by the British to greet new immigrants to the colonies.
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Which of these is NOT a First Amendment freedom?
Freedom of employment
Freedom of the press
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
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Both federal and state governments can establish a court system.
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The president-elect assumes the duties of the office on:
January 20
summer before election
January 4
Sept 4
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Has 435 members.
Both
House
Neither
Senate
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Benjamin Franklin was the President of theConstitutional Convention .
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The Bill of Rights doesn't give a person the right to criticize a government official.
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US reps receive larger salaries than US senators.
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Has two houses.
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The president can call both houses of Congress into special session.
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Ex post facto law is a law that makes an act illegal after the act has been committed.
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The US Supreme Court Justices are appointed by Congress.
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Federalism is the sharing of power by federal and state governments.
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Has vice president as presiding officer.
Neither
Both
House
Senate
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Three-fourths vote is necessary for Congress to pass a law over the president's veto.
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The Declaration of Independence was written by:
Hamilton
Jefferson
Washington
Adams
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Carry out a war.
Sec of Homeland Security
Sec of Labor
Sec of Defense
Attorney General
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The US Congress creates laws for all 50 states.
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How many terms may the president serve?
one
four
two
three
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Which of the following is NOT an unalienable right of the Declaration of Independence?
education
liberty
life
pursuit of happiness
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The budget is the federal government's plan for raising and spending money for a year.
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The HOR does not get involved in impeachment cases.
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Members are appointed by the Supreme Court.
Both
Neither
Senate
House
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After a bill has passed the two houses of Congress, it is sent to the:
Speaker of House
President
States
Supreme Court
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If the president should die, who would become president?
Speaker of House
VP
Sec of State
Att Gen
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Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty or give me death."
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The Articles of Confederation could be considered our first Constitution.
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T
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There are 10 Cabinet positions.
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The coining and printing of money are the responsibility of the Treasury Dept.
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Each state must treat the citizens of other states the same way it treats its citizens.
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Meets in the Capitol Building.
Both
House
Neither
Senate
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What is the age minimum for the president?
35
21
50
45
70
Which amendment limits the president's term?
27th
22nd
17th
19th
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How many senators from each state?
four
one
six
two
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To become president you must be a natural born citizen.
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What vote really elects the President of the US?
United Nations
popular vote
electoral college
House of Reps
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Congress has the power to raise, borrow, and manage government spending.
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The next presidential election will be in 2018.
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Constitution allows for laws to be made for subjects that did not exist in 1787.
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The president picks his or her successor after their term is over.
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The Declaration of Independence was written before the Constitution.
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How many amendments have been made to the US Constitution?
21
30
27
10
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In certain conditions HOR selects the President of the US.
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What is the least number of representatives a state may have?
two
one
three
four
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How many branches of government?
three
one
four
two
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Foreign affairs.
Sec of State
Sec of Labor
Attorney General
Sec of Defense
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Secret Service.
Sec of Homeland Security
Sec of State
Attorney General
Sec of Labor
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One-third of the Senate is elected every two years.
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Which amendment deals with the voting rights of 18 year olds?
10th
26th
27th
15th
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Farm program.
Sec of Labor
Sec of Agriculture
Sec of Human Services
Sec of State
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The original Constitution outlawed slavery.
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Settle a strike.
Sec of Labor
Sec of Homeland Security
Sec of State
Sec of Defense
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Makes the country's laws.
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To provide for prayer in public schools, the Constitution must be amended.
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Social Security.
Sec of Homeland
Sec of Labor
Sec of State
Sec of Human Services
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Serve six year terms.
Both
Neither
Senate
House
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What do the stars on the US flag represent?
original colonies
the Bill of Rights
American wars
states
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Is the court system of the country.
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The last amendment to the Constitution was adopted in 1992.
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