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Why does the U.S. Constitution start with “We the people…” (2 reasons)?

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a social contract with the people and the leader

based on the popular power

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What Enlightenment Thinker is famous for writing about the Social Contract?

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Jean Jacques

Rousseau

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What is a “Social Contract”?

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an between the people and their leader

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What Enlightenment Thinker is famous for writing about Separation of Powers?

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Baron de Montesquieu

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Why did the founders want “to form a more perfect union”?

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the Art. of Con. had multiple flaws

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What are the six purposes for establishing the U.S. Constitution?

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better union, establish justice, peace at home, common defense, general welfare, and secure freedom for everyone

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What is meant by “establishing justice”?

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fair trials and judges

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Why did the Founders want to “establish justice”?

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The Art of Con didn’t and created big conflicts

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What is meant by “insure domestic tranquility”?

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peace in the country

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Why did the Founders want to “insure domestic tranquility”?

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to have a more united nation = more powerful country

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What is popular sovereignty?

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power to the people

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What is meant by Separation of Powers?

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branches of gov

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What are the three branches of government?

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judicial
legislative
executive

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What is the role of the Legislative Branch?

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make law

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What is the role of the Executive Branch?

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enforce the laws

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What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

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interpret the law

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What power was the Congress given to “provide for the common defence”?

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to have a navy and army

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What is meant by “promote the general Welfare”?

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make sure the economy is good +good working condition

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What is meant by “secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity”?

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justice, not to be put in jail for no reason

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Why did the Founders want to “provide for the common defence”?

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+flaw from the art. of Con. to defend the country

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What are the four theories of the origin of the state?

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. force
. evolutinary
. divine right
. Social Contract

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Which theory of the origin of the state is the United States Constitution based on?

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Social Contract

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What is limited government?

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the gov doesn’t have every power

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What are the six basic principles of the U.S. Constitution?

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. popular sovereignty
. limited gov
. judicial review
. check & balance
. federalism
. sep of powers
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What is federalism?
power divided : nation & state gov
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What are the qualifications for becoming a Member of the House of Representatives?
. 25 =< yo . 7 yrs of citizenship . live in the state they represent
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What are the qualifications for becoming a Senator?
. 30=< yo . 9 yrs of citizenship . live in the sated they represent
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What are the qualifications for becoming President of the United States?
. 35=< yo . natural born citizen . live in the U.S at least 14 yrs b4 election
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What is the term of office for the House of Representatives?
2 yrs
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What is the term of office for a Senator?
6 yrs
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What is the term of office for the President of the United States?
2 terms of 4 yrs
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How many members of the House of Representatives?
435
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How many members of the Senate?
100
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How is the number of Members of the House for each state determined?
population size
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How is the number of Senators from each state determined?
2 from each state
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How many Members of the House does CA have today?
55
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What is a census?
counting of people
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How often does the United States take the census?
10 yrs
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Why does the United States take the census?
to determine the repression for each state
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Why is the Senate called the “House that never dies”?
⅓ of the senate goes for election every 2 yrs. alway hav experienced senates
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What is “the full faith and credit” clause?
if the contractors made a contract in one state. They cannot escape it by going into another
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What are enumerated powers?
Powers listed or numbered in the Constitution
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What are implied powers?
powers that are not in the const. but are important
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What are reserved powers?
powers that are not in the const. for the national gov; for state gov
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What is “the necessary and proper” clause?
it gives any powers needed to carry out the listed powers.
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What is the “elastic” clause?
nickname for Necessary and Proper bc the congress strict the power
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Which power of Congress has been stretched the most?
interstate commerce clause
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What are the 3 types of government that describe where the power is in a gov?
. unitary . federal . confederate
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What are the 3 types of government that describe who has the power?
. democracy . oligarchy . monarchy
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What does impeachment mean?
accuse of wrong doings
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Who has the power to impeach?
H.O.R.
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Who acts as the jury in an impeachment trial?
senate
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Who is the presiding judge in an impeachment trial?
chief justice
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What part of the U.S. Constitution lists the powers of the Congress?
Art. 1, sect. 8
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Who has the power to declare war?
the congress
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What are the titles of the officers of the Senate?
``` President of the Senate President Pro-tempore of the Senate Majority Leader of the Senate Majority Whip of the Senate. Minority Leader of the Senate. Minority Whip of the Senate. ```
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Who has the power to lay and collect taxes?
the congress
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Who has the power to lay and collect taxes?\
when the const. was written, HOR was the only one who got elected directly by the people
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Who has “reserved” powers?
states
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Give examples of reserved powers?
marriage, education, alcoholic beverage, and driving laws
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What is the interstate commerce clause?
the power to the congress to make laws r businesses that operate >1 state
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List five of the enumerated powers.
1. tax 2. raise army and navy 3. regulate interstate commerce 4. coin money 5. decade war
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Why is the U.S government entitled to have an Air Force?
“necessary and proper clause” or the “elastic clause”
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What are the titles of the officers of the House of Representatives?
``` Speaker of the House President Pro-tempore of the House Majority Leader of the House Majority Whips of the House Minority Leader of the House Minority Whips of the House. ```
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Who is the President of the Senate?
VPOTUS
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What is a quorum?
% of a group who must be present for an official meeting to take place.
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How much is a member of the House of Representatives paid?
174,000 | housing and travel allowance
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How much is a United States Senator paid?
174,000 | housing and travel allowance
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How much is the President paid?
400,000
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Where do taxes bills start?
HOR
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What is a bill?
a proposed law
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Who can propose a law?
anyone + a sponsor
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What is a veto?
a rejection of a bill from the executive branch
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What is a filibuster?
a speech to convince the senate from voting the bill
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How can the President check the Congress?
the veto of a bill
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How can Congress balance the President’s veto?
⅔ overriding vote
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What is a pocket veto?
the POTUS hav a span of 10 days to sign a bill orit will automatically becomes law, unless the congress disagree
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What powers does the Constitution grant Congress that were not granted in the Articles of Confederation?
.tax .maintain a navy & army .make a court .a militia
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Who has the power to appoint ambassadors?
POTUS
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Who appoints members of the cabinet?
POTUS
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Who approves the ambassadors and cabinet?
senate
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Who appoints judges?
POTUS
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Who approves judges?
senate
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How long does a judge serve?
for life
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Who breaks a tie in the Senate?
VPOTUS
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What are three roles of the President?
. head of state . commander in chief . head of the executive branch
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What is a treaty?
and agreement between two or more countries
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Who signs and negotiates treaties?
POTUS
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Who approves treaties?
senate
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How can an amendment to the Constitution be proposed?
⅔ vote in congress/ ⅔ of a constitutional con by ¾ of the states
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How can an amendment to the Constitution be ratified?
¾ of the states or by their legislature/ by con
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What is an amendment?
a change
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What does ratified mean?
to approve
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Who has the power to declare war?
congress
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What is an ambassador?
representative of their home country to another
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What is a cabinet member?
POTUS advisors | head of a gov dep.
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How many states must ratify an amendment to the Constitution?
¾, 38
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How is the President elected?
elector, r a grp chosen by each state
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How many electors are required to elect the President?
270
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What does adjourn mean?
to end a meeting
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How many electors does California have?
55
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How many electors does each state have?
the amount of the house and 2 senates
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Who is the head of the U. S. Supreme Court?
chief justice
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How many members are there on the U. S. Supreme Court?
9
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What are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution called?
bill of rights
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What five freedoms are listed in the first amendment?
religion, speech, press, assembly, petition
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What does the establishment clause mean?
the gov cannot have an official religion
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What does the free exercise clause mean?
cannot keep you from your religion
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Under what circumstances can the government use your house to quarter soldiers?
war
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What type of search and seizures does the fourth amendment protect you from?
unreasonable ones
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What is needed to get a warrant?
probable cause
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What is an indictment?
arrest warrant issued by a grand jury
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What does double jeopardy mean?
Cannot be tried twice for the same crime
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What does the right to due process mean?
fair procedures in place for arrest and trial and they must be followed for everyone
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What type of trial are we entitled to have?
speedy and public
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What type of jury are you entitled to have?
impartial
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What if you cannot afford an attorney?
will be provided by the gov
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When are you entitled to a jury trial?
criminal and civil court
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What is bail?
temporary release will return for their trial
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What is a fine?
Money paid as punishment for a crime

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