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Congress
Three Branches
Bill of Rights
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Shared powers between national and state
governments
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federalism
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The people have political power through voting
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popular sovereignty
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Change to the Constitution
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amendment
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Government divided into three branches with
different jobs
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separation of powers
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Government through elected representatives
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republicanism
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Basic freedoms guaranteed to all citizens
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individual rights
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Government that must obey its laws
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limited government
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First ten amendments to the Constitution
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Bill of Rights
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Each branch of government has powers over the
others
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checks and balances
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Basis of all U.S. law supreme law of the land
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U.S. Constitution
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Legislature with two chambers
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bicameral
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What are the two chambers of the U.S. legislature?
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House of Representatives and Senate
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Number of representatives in the U.S. House
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435
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Term length for a U.S. senator
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6 years
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How is the number of representatives per state
determined?
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By state population ex. Texas 36, Alaska 1
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Term length for a U.S. representative
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2 years
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Number of senators in the U.S. Senate
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100
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What is the role of the legislative branch?
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M akes laws
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What is the term limit for members of Congress?
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no term limit
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How is the number of senators per state
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two senators for each state
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Branch that enforces the laws
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executive branch
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Branch that decides if laws or acts are
constitutional
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judicial branch
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head of the executive branch
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president
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Which branch controls money, taxes, and spending?
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legislative branch
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highest court in the judicial branch
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Supreme Court
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Which branch serves as commander-in-chief of the
military?
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executive branch
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How are federal judges chosen?
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appointed by the president
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Term length for the president
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4 years
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What check does Congress have on the presidents
appointment powers?
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Power to confirm or reject appointments
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Which branch has veto power over legislation?
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executive
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1st Amendment rights
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Religion Assembly Press Petition Speech

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States have rights not in the Constitution
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10th Amendment
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5th Amendment
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Due process of law indictment, no double
jeopardy, right to remain silent
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right to jury in civil trial
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7th Amendment
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2nd Amendment
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Right to bear arms
Guns I hazz em
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Citizens have rights not in the Constitution
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9th Amendment
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4th Amendment
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No unreasonable search and seizure
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No quartering troops
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3rd Amendment
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6th Amendment
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Right to speedy trial (and counsel)
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No cruel or unusual punishment
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8th Amendment
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How may a constitutional amendment be proposed?
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2/3 of Congress or state legislatures
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Clause that gives Congress all necessary and
proper powers to do its job
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Elastic Clause
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How is the Constitution a living document?
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It is flexible to deal with changes to the country
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Term limit for the presidency
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Two terms (8 years)
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Name that bill Police officer gets a warrant
before searching a private home
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4th Amendment
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How many electors does each state get?
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Number of representatives senators
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How is a constitutional amendment ratified?
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¾ of state legislatures or conventions
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Term limit for Supreme Court justices
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None appointed for life
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Body that actually elects the president and
vice-president
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Electoral college
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Name that bill States set their own traffic laws
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10th Amendment