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1What is the introduction to the constitution called? It is called the Preamble 93 ,What is explained in this introduction? It is short one sentence it explains the more perfect government complete with justice, tranquility, and liberty
2Why are parts of the constitution lined through? Admentes have cancelled them out
3Article 1 deals with which branch of the government? Legislative branch
4What is the chief purpose of this branch of the government? To regulate laws and oversee admenets
5Who heads up the legislative branch? The senate
6What is the term of office for a member of the house of representatives? 2
7What are the qualifications for a representative?
8 Age:25
9 Years as a resident:7 years
10 Citizenship requirement: 7 years
11 10. How many representatives do each state receive? Each state differs from each other
12 11. How often does the government take a census to adjust representation in congress? Every 10 years
13 12. Today what is the limit on the number of representatives in the house of representatives? 435 representatives
14What state is the largest number of delegates in the house of representatives? California
15How many delegates does California have in the house of representatives? 435 delegates
16 13. When a vacancy occurs in the house of representatives, who is the executive authority authority that is charged with the responsibility of filling that position?
17 14. How many senators does each state receive? 2 senators
18 15. What is the term of office for each senator? 2 years
19 16. How does the senate balance the number of new senators with experienced senators? By only putting ½ of the senators up for reelection every 2 years
20 17. What are the qualifications for a senator?
21 Age: 30 years
22 Years as a resident: 9 years
23 Citizenship requirement: 9 years
24 18. Who is the president of the senate? When can this person vote? Orrin Hatch.
25 19. Who presides over an impeachment trial when the president of the U.S. is tried? When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members present. The essential powers and procedures for Senate impeachment trials are set forth in this clause.
26 20. What is the severest congressional punishment a convicted official can receive if convicted in an impeachment trial? Judgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law.
27 21. Once a bill is presented to the president for his signature, how many days does he have to sign it or return it before it becomes a law without his signature? Officially, after the President signs the bill, 10 days passes without a signature, or after a veto override, the bill is considered law. It is in effect at that moment.
28 22. What would happen in the above scenario if congress should adjourn? It is put on a later date like ten days
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3923. T or F Congress can grant titles of nobility. F
4024. You invent a new product. Which branch of government would grant you a patent? executive branch
4125. T or F Congress is responsible for setting up the criterion for obtaining a driver's license. f
4226. T or F Congress is responsible for coining money and establishing the value of money T
4327. What U.S. currency is the most frequently counterfeited? Which branch of government provides for the punishment of counterfeiters? $100 bill executive branch
4428. T or F California can enter into a peace treaty with Japan promising not to launch nuclear missiles. F
4529. What does it mean to impeach a president? To remove him from presidency
4630. Which branch of congress has the power to impeach a president? Legislative branch
4731. What does it take to remove a president from office? Under the Constitution, the president, the vice president and other U.S. officials can be removed following impeachment and conviction for treason, bribery or other “high crimes and misdemeanors.â€
4832. According to the constitution, what must congress do at least once a year? The Congress shall assemble at least once in every Year, and such Meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall by Law appoint a different Day.
4933. In what month do federal elections take place? November
5034. Where are the proceedings of both houses published? In a document call the congressional record
5135. How does a bill become a law? Must be approved by the house of representatives.
5236. What can the president do to keep a bill from becoming a law? He need two thirds
5337. What majority vote of both houses can override a presidential vote? â…” majority vote
5438. The process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen is called? Naturalization
5539. Article II deals with which branch of the government? Executive branch
5640. What is the chief purpose of this branch of the government?
5741. Who heads up the executive branch?
5842. What is the term of office for the president? 1 term=4 years, 2 terms=8 years
5943. Who really elects the president? Senate
6044. What day did congress establish as the general election date for selecting presidential electors? The earliest possible date is November 2, and the latest possible date is November 8. For federal offices (President, Vice President, and United States Congress), Election Day occurs only in even-numbered years.
6145. In the electoral college how many votes does each state receive? 538
6246. If no presidential candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, who decides the election? House of representatives
6347. What are the qualifications for president?
64Age: 35
65Years as a resident: 14
66Citizenship requirement: Natural born
6748. What is the presidential line of succession? Vice Presidential and speaker of the house
6849. For what reasons might a president be unable to fulfill the duties of his job? He may fall ill
6950. What is the president's salary? 400000
7051. T or F the president is exempt from paying income tax. F
7152. Who is the youngest to hold the office of president? Theodore roosevelt
7253. Who is the youngest president to be elected to office? John F. Kennedy
7354. Who is the oldest president to be elected to office? Donald trump
7455. The events that took place in 1973 and 1974 were a unique occurrence in the history of the presidency of our country. What was the situation that resulted in the only time in history neither the president nor vice presidents were elected to their office? Gerald ford become president because nixon stepped down and pardoned nixon for all accused crimes
7556. Who is the top military person in our country? Dempsey is the highest-ranking military officer in the U.S. Armed Forces and the principal military adviser to the president, the secretary of defense and the National Security Council. Before becoming chairman, he served as the Army's 37th Chief of Staff
7657. Who has the authority to declare war? Senate
7758. Who is responsible for our nation's foreign policy? President
7859. Who must approve all treaties and by what majority vote?
7960. Every January what requirement must the president fulfill?
8061. Article III deals with which branch of government? Judicial Branch
8162. What is the chief purpose of this branch of government? To protect end seve justice,and serve justice, and to interpret the constitution
8263. Who heads up the judicial branch? congress
8364. Name the three levels of our federal judicial system? District courts, circuit courts, and supreme court
8465. What is the term of office for a federal judge? They serve until they resign, die, or are removed from office
8566. Who appoints justices to the supreme court? The president with confirmation from the senate
8667. Article IV deals with what subject? Full faith and credit clause
8768. What rights are citizens entitled to if they move or visit another state? Privileges and immunities
8869. The process by which one state returns a fugitive to another state is called? extradition
8970. In federalism there is a division of power. Name the level of government responsible for the following duties: Federal, State ,Concurrent
90Maintain armed forces- federal
91Levy taxes-concurrent
92Establish and maintain schools-state
93Make laws pertaining to marriage- state
94Coin money-federal
95Establish courts concurrent
9671. Article V deals With what subject? That â…” votes are to pass an amendment treaty
9772. In order to amend the constitution what vote is required in both houses and what vote is required by state legislatures? Two-thirds vote is required
9873. Article VI deals with what subject? The Supremacy clause that states the federal law is supreme law of the land
9974. If a state law conflicts with federal law which law takes precedence? Federal law
10075. Article VII deals with what subject? How many states it took to ratify the constitution
10176. How many states of the original thirteen were needed to ratify the constitution? Nine
10277. On what date was the constitution ratified? March 1788
10378. Name the first and last state to ratify the constitution? Delaware was the first state and rhode island was the last
10479. The first ten amendments to the constitution are called? 80. Do Americans have an absolute right to free speech? The bill of rights
10581. Can the police search your car without a court issued search warrant when they stop you for speeding? Yes
10682. Can you be tried twice for the same offense? No because of the 5th amendment
10783. What are your miranda rights? You have the right to remain. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law. You have the right to speak to an attorney and an attorney present during any present during any questioning
10884. The sixth amendment guarantees trial by an impartial jury from the place the crime was committed. How does today's news media impact this? People would be very bias to the media’s opinion
10985. According to the fourteenth amendment, which personal status take priority- that of a U. S. citizen or that of a state citizen? U.S. citizen
11086. Can someone in America be denied the right to vote? No because of the 15th amendment
11187. How are the 18th and 21st amendment related? The 18th amendment abolition of alcohol and the 21st amendment repeals the 18th
11288. When did women first get the right to vote in the U.S.? august 18 1920
11389. What foreign involvement was the U.S. involved in that brought about the passing of the 26th amendment? It began in WW2 and intensified during the vietnam war
11490. Who nominates and who confirms the successor if there is a vacancy in the office of the vice president? The house of representatives and the senate
11591. Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and assembly?1
11692. Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms?2
11793. Which amendment prevents the search of property without just cause?4
11894. Which amendment provides for freedom from self incrimination?5
11995. Which amendment guarantees the right to a lawyer and a fair trial?6
12096. Which amendment provides for trial by jury?7
12197. Which amendment abolished slavery?13
12298. Which amendment gave freed slaves full citizenship?14
12399. Which amendment gave citizens the right to vote?15
124100. Which amendment gave women the right to vote?19
125101. Which amendment put a limit on presidential terms?22
126102. Which amendment outlines presidential succession?25
127103. Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?26