constitution

Question 0

the sharing of power to govern is shared between federal and states government

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federalism

Question 1

define republic

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a type of government in which people (voters) choose (elect) representatives to make the laws

Question 2

not allowed by or against the constitution. the Supreme Court can declare acts of the other 2 branches to be blank

Answer 2

unconstitutional

Question 3

a system designed to sepeeate power among the 3 branches of government can check or limit the power of the other 2 branches

Answer 3

checks and balances

Question 4

an addition or change to a formal document such as the constitution

Answer 4

amendment

Question 5

how many amendments have there been to the constitution

Answer 5

27

Question 6

name the 4 roles of the president

Answer 6

chief diplomat
commander in chief
head of state
legislative advisor

Question 7

a group of advisors that help the president set government policy

Answer 7

cabinet

Question 8

what is the name given to the first 10 amendments to the U.S. constitution

Answer 8

bill of rights

Question 9

what is the first step involved in a bill becoming a law

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a bill is presented to congress

Question 10

what is the second step involved in a bill becoming a law

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congress votes on the bill. it’s needs a simple majority to pass

Question 11

what is the third step involved In a bill becoming a law

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once a bill is approved by congress it goes to the president. if he approves it, it becomes a law. if he does not approve (veto) it goes back to congress

Question 12

what is the fourth step involved in a bill becoming a law

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once the bill is back in congress they vote on it again. however now it needs a 2/3 majority

Question 13

what is the fifth step involved in a bill becoming a law

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if it gets a 2/3 majority while in congress the second time, it becomes a law.

Question 14

what is the sixth step involved in a bill becoming a law

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the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional and it will be dismissed as a law. this is how the court interprets the law

Question 15

all citizens have the right to and from religion

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amendment 1

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people have the right to say and print/write what they want

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amendment 1

Question 17

people have the right to assemble for any reason

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amendment 1

Question 18

people have the right to petition the government

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amendment 1

Question 19

the federal government cannot deny the right of the states to train a militia using guns

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amendment 2

Question 20

has come to mean the right of citizens to own guns

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amendment 2

Question 21

the federal government cannot force you to provide shelter and good for soldiers

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amendment 3

Question 22

people’s homes cannot be invaded or searched by the government without a warrant and a good reason

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amendment 4

Question 23

two parts

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amendment 5

Question 24

if you are proven not guilty of a crime you cannot be brought to trial again for it

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amendment 5

Question 25

you do not have to offer evidence in court that might go against you or hurt you

Answer 25

amendment 5

Question 26

if you are accused of a crime you have a right to a trial by jury and the right to an attorney

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amendment 6

Question 27

right to an attorney in civil cases that involve large sums of money ($20)

Answer 27

amendment 7

Question 28

punishment for crimes must be fair

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amendment 8

Question 29

guarantees that the rights acknowledged in the previous 8 amendments are not the only rights of the citizens

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amendment 9

Question 30

your right to more rights

Answer 30

amendment 9

Question 31

this amendment is about power between the federal government and the states

Answer 31

amendment 10

Question 32

powers not given to the federal government in the constitution automatically become powers to the states

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amendment 10