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1
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how many amendments make up the bill of rights?

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10

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2
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supremacy clause

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states that the Constitution is the law of the land

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3
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3/5 compromise

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dealt with slavery, taxation and representatives in Congress

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4
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free exercise clause and free establishment clause deal with..

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freedom of religion

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5
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bill of rights

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guarantees individuals’ civil liberties and rights

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6
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how many states necessary to ratify the constitution?

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9/13

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7
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who is the father of the constitution?

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james madison

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8
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why did the constitution replace the articles of confederation?

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the articles were too broad and vague to serve the new country

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9
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what is the largest weakness of the articles of confederation?

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congress did not have the power to tax

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10
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virginia plan

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president elected by the people

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11
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new jersey plan

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president elected by the electoral college

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12
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how is the president elected?

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by the electoral college

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13
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how is the number of electoral votes for each state determined?

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number of senators plus number of representatives

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14
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what amendment lowered the vote age to 18?

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15
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what amendment states the right of citizens of the united states to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the united states or by any state on account of sex?

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19

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16
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why would the process of gerrymandering be used?

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to manipulate congressional election results by concentrating or separating certain groups of people

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17
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the practice of drawing district lines in an oddly shaped manner

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gerrymandering

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18
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when are federal elections held?

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the tuesday after the first monday in november

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19
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how many total electoral votes?

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538

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20
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which amendment allows for direct election senators by the people?

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17

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21
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how long is a term in the senate?

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6 years

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22
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how long is a term in the house of reps?

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2 years

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23
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how many members in the senate?

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100

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24
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how many members in the house of reps?

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435

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25
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the senate approving all presidential appointments is an example of:

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checks and balances

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26
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which house has the power to filibust?

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senate

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27
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the term used to end a filibuster

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cloture

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28
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if congress adjourns during the ten days the president considers a bill, but it is not signed what is the result?

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pocket veto

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29
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the necessary and proper clause allows for what type of powers?

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implied

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30
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what needs to happen in order for a bill to become a law?

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the bill must pass through both the house, the senate, and be signed by the president

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31
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what needs to happen if a bill deals with taxing and spending?

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the bill must begin in the house

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32
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what is required to overturn a presidential veto?

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2/3 vote of both houses of congress

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33
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what is a power that is shared by the house and senate?

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proposing bills to become laws

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34
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which type of committee ensures that the house and the senate do not pass two different versions of a bill?

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conference committee

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35
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how long is a presidential term?

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4 years

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36
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what are the requirements to run for president?

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35 years old, reside in the US for at least 14 years, US born citizen

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37
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what is a unique qualification of the presidency?

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natural born us citizen

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38
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pardon

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given to a single person charged for a crime

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39
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what would be a good example of the president exercising his power to check the legislative branch?

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vetoing a bill

40
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treason, high crimes and misdemeanors, and bribery define:

A

impeachable offenses

41
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how can the president pass a law without the consent of congress?

A

make a presidential decree

42
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what is the difference between a treaty and an executive agreement?

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treaties require the consent of the senate

43
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what is the main role of executive branch?

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carry out/enforce/execute laws passed by congress

44
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what is the maximum number of years a person can serve as president?

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10 years

45
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who becomes president if the president is removed or cannot serve?

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vice president

46
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what type of jurisdiction does the supreme court have?

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both original and appellate

47
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how are members of the judicial branch chosen?

A

the president

48
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what is the process for filing a federal court vacancy?

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appointed by the president and approved by the senate

49
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what does a writ or certiorari do?

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directs the lower court to transmit records for a case which the supreme court will hear on appeal

50
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what is the qualification to be a federal judge?

A

no formal requirements

51
Q

how many justices are there?

A

9

52
Q

which amendment would allow the states to make their own speed limit and organize elections?

A

10

53
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which amendment protects against solitary confinement and police brutality?

A

8

54
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which amendment moves the date a president takes office to january 20?

A

20

55
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which amendment originally called for a well-regulated militia and includes right to bear arms?

A

2

56
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which amendment protects your right against double jeopardy?

A

5

57
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which amendment protect the right to a civil jury trial?

A

7

58
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which amendment protects you against the quartering of soldiers?

A

3

59
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which amendment protects your right against self-incrimination?

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5

60
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which amendment protects against unwarranted searches and seizures?

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4

61
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which amendment protects individual liberties such as speech, religion, and press?

A

1

62
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which amendment allows former slaves the right to vote?

A

15

63
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which amendment eliminated the poll tax?

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24

64
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which amendment elects the president and vice president the same ticket?

A

12

65
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which amendment allows for due process and equal protection under the law?

A

14

66
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which amendment organizes a presidential succession?

A

25

67
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which amendment ended slavery?

A

13

68
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which amendment gives the federal government the right to tax income?

A

16

69
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which amendment prohibited the consumption of alcohol?

A

18

70
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which amendment allocated electoral votes to washington dc?

A

23

71
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which amendment prohibits congress from giving itself a pay increase?

A

27

72
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which amendment prohibits the federal government from hearing lawsuits against states?

A

11

73
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what fraction of states are needed to pass a constitutional amendment?

A

3/4

74
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how much of each of house of congress is needed to pass an amendment?

A

2/3

75
Q

it is appropriate to display the flag outside your home that is unlit

A

false

76
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it is appropriate to display the flag at the same level as state and local flags

A

false

77
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it is appropriate for men to wear headwear during the playing of the national anthem

A

false

78
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it is appropriate for soldiers or veterans to salute the flag

A

true

79
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it is appropriate to bury soldiers with the flag

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false

80
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it is appropriate to fly the flag upside down to declare distress

A

true

81
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it is appropriate to fly the flag at half-staff outside of traditional holidays without president or governor consent

A

false

82
Q

the us flag code is supported by federal law

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true

83
Q

who has the power to declare war?

A

legislative branch

84
Q

who has the power to approve treaties?

A

legislative branch

85
Q

who has the power to send troops?

A

legislative branch

86
Q

who has the power to declare presidential actions unconstitutional?

A

judicial branch

87
Q

who has the power to grant pardons?

A

executive branch

88
Q

who has the power to set up federal courts?

A

judicial branch

89
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how has the power to impeach the president?

A

legislative branch

90
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who has the power to lay and collect taxes?

A

legislative branch

91
Q

who has the power to make treaties?

A

executive branch

92
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who has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

A

judicial branch

93
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who has the power to appoint federal judges?

A

executive branch

94
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which branch makes laws?

A

legislative branch

95
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which branch enforces laws?

A

executive branch

96
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which branch interprets laws?

A

judicial branch

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