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101-136 Flashcards

1
Q

How many electors does California have?

A

55

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2
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How many electors does each state have?

A

The number of members of the House they have plus their two Senators.

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3
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Who is the head of the U. S. Supreme Court?

A

The Chief Justice

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4
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How many members are there on the U. S. Supreme Court?

A

Presently 9.

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5
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What are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution called?

A

The Bill of Rights

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6
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What five freedoms are listed in the first amendment?

A

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

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7
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What does the establishment clause mean?

A

The government may not make an official religion of the USA.

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8
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What does the free exercise clause mean?

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The government cannot keep you from doing something your religion requires.

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9
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Under what circumstances can the government use your house to quarter soldiers?

A

During war as said in the law

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10
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What type of search and seizures does the fourth amendment protect you from?

A

unreasonable searches and seizures

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11
Q

What is needed to get a warrant?

A

Probable cause

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12
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What is an indictment?

A

An arrest warrant issued by a grand jury

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13
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What does double jeopardy mean?

A

Cannot be tried twice for the same crime

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14
Q

What does the right to due process mean?

A

There must be fair procedures in place for arrest and trial and they must be followed for everyone

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15
Q

What type of trial are we entitled to have?

A

speedy and public trial

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16
Q

What type of jury are you entitled to have?

A

An impartial jury

17
Q

What if you cannot afford an attorney?

A

An attorney will be provided by the gov’t.

18
Q

When are you entitled to a jury trial?

A

In both criminal and civil court

19
Q

What is bail?

A

The temporary release of the accused on the promise they will return for their trial

20
Q

What is a fine?

A

Money paid as punishment for a crime

21
Q

What types of bail and fines are prohibited?

A

Excessive

22
Q

What types of punishments are prohibited?

A

Cruel and unusual

23
Q

What is one right you have that is not specifically written in the constitution?

A

The right to privacy

24
Q

What is a natural born citizen?

A

A person born is the USA is a citizen from birth

25
Q

Who does the due process clause apply to?

A

National and state governments

26
Q

What groups were given the right to vote in amendments?

A

People of color, women, poor people, residents of Washington, D.C., and 18 year olds.

27
Q

What type of taxes are made legal by the 16th amendment?

A

Income taxes

28
Q

How are U.S. Senators chosen?

A

Direct vote of the people in their state.

29
Q

What is the definition of repeal?

A

To undo a law.

30
Q

The 21st amendment repeals the 18th amendment. What is their subject?

A

Manufacture and sale of alcohol

31
Q

How many times can a president be elected?

A

twice

32
Q

What is the longest time a person can be president?

A

10 years.

33
Q

What is the equal protection clause?

A

Everyone must be treated equally under the law

34
Q

What must happen before Senators and Representatives get a raise?

A

There must be an election

35
Q

How many amendments were proposed for the Bill of Rights?

A

12 amendments

36
Q

What is the line of succession?

A
  1. ) Vice President
  2. ) Speaker of the House
  3. ) President Pro-tempore of the Senate
  4. ) Secretary of State
  5. ) Secretary of Treasury
  6. ) Secretary of Defense
  7. ) Attorney General
  8. ) Secretary of Interior
  9. ) Secretary of Agriculture
  10. ) Secretary of Commerce
  11. ) Secretary of Labor
  12. ) Secretary of Health and Human Services
  13. ) Secretary of Housing Urban Development
  14. ) Secretary of Transportation
  15. ) Secretary of Energy
  16. ) Secretary of Education
  17. ) Secretary of Veterans Affairs
  18. ) Secretary of Homeland Security

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