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U.S. Constitution Flash Cards
Make these cards and you will do great on the test!
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Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Jefferson
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Who was the President of the Constitutional Convention?
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George Washington
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What are the two symbols of the two major political parties?
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Democrats = DonkeyRepublicans = Elephant
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The Preamble
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Beginning of the Constitution and states the goals of document
(Remember “PRE” beginning)
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Six Goals of Preamble
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Goals
• Form a more perfect union• Establish Justice• Insure domestic tranquility• Provide for the common defense• Promote the general welfare• Secure the blessings of liberty
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What are the three branches of government?
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1. Legislative2. Executive3. Judicial
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How many articles are in the Constitution?
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Seven
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How many amendments are in the Constitution?
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What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
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Make the laws
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What is the job of the Executive Branch?
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Enforce the Laws
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What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
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Interpret or Carry Out the Laws
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Who makes up the legislative branch?
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Congress:The House of Representatives
and the Senate
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Who makes up the Executive Branch?
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The President, Vice President, and the Cabinet
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Who makes up the Judicial Branch?
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Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, and District Courts
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What type of government is the United States?
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Democratic Republic
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What is FEDERALISM?
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Sharing of power between national government and the states.
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Checks and Balances
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Distribution of powers among the three branches to prevent one from getting too much
power.
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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FLASH CARDS
The following are flashcards for the Legislative Branch
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How many Senators are there from every state?
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Two
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How many representatives are there from every state?
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At least ONE*depends on population
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Who calls SPECIAL sessions of Congress?
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The President
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Where does Congress meet?
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The Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
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Where are the notes and bills from daily meetings in Congress kept?
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The Congressional Record
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How many Senators are there?
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100*Two from each state
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Who are Illinois’s two Senators?
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Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk
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What are the the qualifications of a Senator?
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- Must be 30 years old-A U.S. citizen for at least 9 years
-Live in state he/she represents in Senate
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Who is the PRESIDENT of the Senate (leader)?
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The Vice President
-Looks over Senate but does not vote or debate on issues
Unless there is a tie
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What is a BILL?
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A proposed law by Congress
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What are important powers of the Senate?
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- Approve treaties made by president-Approves Selections of federal officers by president
-Jury for impeachment trials
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How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?
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435
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How many representatives are there from Illinois?
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19
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What are the qualifications for a Representative?
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-Must be 25 years old-A U.S. citizen for at least seven years-Live in the state he/she represents
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Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
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The Speaker of the House
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Who is the Speaker of the House?
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John Boehner
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What are important powers of the House of Reps.?
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- Start all bills on revenue or concerning money-House has sole power of Impeachment against
any federal officer (the Senate decides case).
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Where do all money BILLS begin?
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In the House of Representatives
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What is the census?
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A count of U.S. population to help determine government spending.
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How often is the census taken?
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Every 10 years
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What is impeachment?
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When a federal officer is ACCUSED of committing a crime
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Who has the sole power of IMPEACHMENT?
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Only the House of Representatives can impeach or accuse a federal officer of wrongdoing.
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Who is the jury for an impeachment trial?
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The Senate serves as the jury and must vote 2/3 guilty to convict.
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What happens if a federal officer is convicted of impeachment charges?
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They are removed from office and cannot serve another government job.
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Habeas Corpus
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A person cannot be denied a right to be brought to court for trial in front of a judge.
*Cannot lock someone up without telling their what he or she was charged with.
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Bill of Attainder
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Government cannot declare someone or a group guilty of a crime without trial
*Example: German government saying Jews were enemies of the state.
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Ex Post Facto Law
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Can’t make a law illegal to have done something that was not illegal when it was done.
*Drink alcohol at the age of 18 when it was legal to drink alcohol.
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Where do all money bills start?
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The House of Representatives
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When a bill makes it to Congress, where does it get placed?
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The Hopper
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In order for a bill to make into Congress, what must happen?
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A member of Congress must sponsor the bill.
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Who must sign a bill before it gets placed on the president’s desk?
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The Vice President and Speaker of the House
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How long does the President have to make a decision on a bill?
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10 days
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What three things can president do with a bill?
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1. Sign the bill2. Veto the bill
3. Pocket veto- becomes law if Congress is session.