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1st constitution test review
Review for the first constitution test
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10th Grade
10/16/2013

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Declaration of Independence
Definition
What document broke our ties with England?
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states
Definition
The Articles of Confederation were weak because power lied with the...
Term
executive
Definition
Under the Articles there was no _____ branch to enforce the laws.
Term
AMEND the articles of Confederation
Definition
The original purpose of the Philadelphia Convention was to...
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Settled the problem of representation.
Definition
What did the Great Compromise do?
Term
Virginia plan favored large states whereas New Jersey favored the small states because it wanted equal representation.
Definition
What was the Virginia plan? New Jersey plan?
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a bill of rights
Definition
The Constitution was difficult to ratify because it lacked...
Term
Thomas Jefferson
Definition
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Term
STRONGER
Definition
Was the Constitution stronger or weaker than the Articles?
Term
treason
Definition
What is giving aid and comfort to an enemy?
Term
Form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility
Definition
What are the constitutional goals stated in the preamble?
Term
the states
Definition
Reserved powers are left to...
Term
elastic/necessary and proper
Definition
Implied powers came from the _____ clause.
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dividing power between the states and national government
Definition
What is federalism?
Term
court order to see a judge - prevents you from being kept in jail without a trial
Definition
What is a writ of habeas corpus? What does it prevent from happening?
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it allows some laws to vary but yet keeps us unified with other laws too
Definition
Federalism is a flexible system because _________
Term
It affects relations amongst the states and says that states must recognize the legal documents of other states.
Definition
What is the full faith and credit clause?
Term
14th amendment
Definition
The Bill of Rights now applies to all governments because of which amendment?
Term
Constitution
Definition
The Surpreme law of the land is found in the _____.
Term
Shared by the states and national government.
Definition
What are concurrent powers?
Term
ex post facto laws, coining money, making treaties, declaring war, etc.
Definition
What powers are denied to the states?
Term
27
Definition
How many amendments are there to the Constitution?
Term
2/3 of Congress to propose. 3/4 of states to adopt.
Definition
How do you propose and adopt an amendment?
Term
Bill of Rights
Definition
What are the first ten amendments called?
Term
Amended to make changes.
Definition
Why has the constitution been able to last over 200+ years? It can be _________.
Term
attorney, fair trial, no dbl. jeopardy, speed trial, remain silent, etc.
Definition
Due process includes the right to....
Term
14th
Definition
What amendment contains the equal protection clause?
Term
2 terms
Definition
The president can only serve __ terms because of 22nd amendment.
Term
Women could vote.
Definition
What did the 19th amendment say?
Term
Speech, religion, bear arms, no illegal searches, fair trial, attorney, etc.
Definition
What are the rights found in the Bill of Rights?
Term
Exec, Legis, Judic
Definition
What are the 3 branches of government?
Term
Makes the laws.
Definition
What does the legislative branch do?
Term
Interprets the laws
Definition
What does the judicial branch do?
Term
Enforces the law
Definition
What does the executive branch do?
Term
2/3
Definition
To override a veto it takes ___ vote of Congress
Term
Impeachment
Definition
How does Congress check both the executive and judicial branches?
Term
President
Definition
Who is commander in chief?
Term
Pres, VP, Speaker, Pres. Pro Tempore, Cabinet
Definition
What is the order of succession (presidency)?
Term
Senate
Definition
Who approves the President's treaties?
Term
President
Definition
Who calls Congress into special session?
Term
legislative
Definition
What branch does the power to raise the army and navy lie in?
Term
President
Definition
Who makes and presents the budget?
Term
ways each branch can keep the other branches in line/restrained
Definition
What are checks and balances?
Term
The power to begin revenue (tax) bills lies in which chamber?
Definition
House of Reps
Term
tax, coin money, patents, copyrights, declare war, raise/train military, etc
Definition
What are some of the expressed powers of Congress?
Term
unconstitutional
Definition
Our Surpreme Court can declare laws _____.
Term
calling special session, veto
Definition
Name 2 things that the president can check the legislature by.
Term
burn it and carefully bury ashes
Definition
How do you deal with a worn flag?
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lower to half mast
Definition
How do you fly the flag to show respect in times of death?
Term
18 year old registered citizen
Definition
What makes one eligible to vote in the US?
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