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Study Guide / Midterm Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
Q

What is the supreme law of the land?

A

The Constitution.

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2
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True or False: The Constitution can be amended.

A

True.

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3
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Fill in the blank: The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the _______.

A

Bill of Rights.

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4
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What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

A

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

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5
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Which branch of government makes federal laws?

A

The Legislative branch.

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6
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Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States? (As of October 2023)

A

John Roberts.

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7
Q

What is the main duty of the Executive branch?

A

To enforce laws.

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8
Q

True or False: The President can veto legislation passed by Congress.

A

True.

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9
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Fill in the blank: The Senate has ______ members.

A

100.

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10
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What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

A

Six years.

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11
Q

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

Nine.

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12
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What is the highest court in the United States?

A

The Supreme Court.

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13
Q

Which amendment abolished slavery?

A

The 13th Amendment.

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14
Q

Who has the power to declare war?

A

Congress.

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15
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True or False: The President can appoint Supreme Court justices.

A

True.

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16
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What is the process by which the Constitution can be amended?

A

Proposal by two-thirds of both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states.

17
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for interpreting the Constitution.

A

Judicial branch.

18
Q

What is a system of checks and balances?

A

A system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.

19
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Who is known as the ‘Father of the Constitution’?

A

James Madison.

20
Q

What is the Bill of Rights?

A

The first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantee individual rights.

21
Q

True or False: All amendments to the Constitution must be approved by the President.

22
Q

What is the main function of the Legislative branch?

A

To make laws.

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The House of Representatives has ______ voting members.

24
Q

Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

A

The 19th Amendment.

25
What is the role of the Vice President?
To serve as President of the Senate and to succeed the President if necessary.
26
True or False: A Supreme Court justice serves for a fixed term.
False.
27
What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison?
It established the principle of judicial review.