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Constitution Test
This is the flashcards on everything listed as being on part one of the Constitution test for 8 Gold History class according to the crib sheet.
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8th Grade
05/12/2015

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Term
What were five basic principles? (FOUR on test)
Definition
Popular sovereignty, limited government, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances
Term
What was the form of government established?
Definition
Republic
Term
Amendment one
Definition
Five basic freedoms (speech, religion, press, petition, and assemble)
Term
Amendment thirteen
Definition
Abolition of slavery
Term
Amendment fifteen
Definition
Vote cannot be denied on the basis of color or race
Term
Amendment nineteen
Definition
Vote cannot be denied on the basis of gender (women's suffrage)
Term
Amendment twenty-four
Definition
No poll taxes in national elections
Term
Amendment twenty-seven
Definition
congressional pay raises go into effect after an election
Term
What does the term bicameral mean?
Definition
Two house Congress
Term
What is the objective of Congress?
Definition
Making laws
Term
How long are House of Representatives terms?
Definition
Two years
Term
What is the basis for representatives?
Definition
Population
Term
How many Representatives does Illinois have?
Definition
18
Term
Presiding member of the House?
Definition
Speaker of the House
Term
What are some special duties of the House?
Definition
- impeach government officials (accuse of wrong doing)
- elect president if the electoral college fails to,
- select a presiding officer from their membership
(Speaker of the House),
- begin all revenue bills (tax proposals)
Term
How long are Senate terms?
Definition
Six years
Term
How many senators does each state have?
Definition
Two
Term
What are the qualifications for being a representative?
Definition
25 years old, 7 years of citizenship, resident of state
Term
What are the qualifications for being a senator?
Definition
30 years old, 9 years of citizenship, resident of state
Term
Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?
Definition
President pro tempore of the Senate (who is also the vice president of the United States)
Term
What are some special duties of the Senate?
Definition
- act as jury in impeachment cases,
- confirm or reject presidential appointments,
- confirm or reject treaties made by the president,
- select a member as presiding officer when the vice president is absent
(president pro tempore of the Senate)
Term
When are elections held?
Definition
Every two years on even number years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
Term
What is a quorum?
Definition
A majority of members?
Term
What is the quorum for the House?
Definition
218
Term
What is the quorum for the Senate?
Definition
51
Term
Can a bill be killed at any step in the process?
Definition
Yes
Term
Where can a bill be introduced?
Definition
In either house.
Term
Where do tax bills start?
Definition
The House
Term
What are some powers denied the Congress?
Definition
denying writs of habeas corpus, bills of attainder, ex post facto laws, granting titles of nobility
Term
What are some powers denied the states?
Definition
Forming treaties, taxing imported goods, any power that is also denied the Congress
Term
Amendment two
Definition
Right to bear arms
Term
Amendment three
Definition
No quartering of soldiers in peacetime
Term
Amendment four
Definition
No unlawful search and seizure
Term
Amendment five
Definition
the rights of the accused and due process
ONE IS NOT REQUIRED TO GIVE EVIDENCE AGAINST ONE'S SELF
the justice system itself must follow the laws
Term
Amendment six
Definition
Rights in court - the right to a fair and speedy trial
Term
Amendment seven
Definition
Right to a jury trial in a civil suit
Term
Amendment eight
Definition
No cruel, unusual, or excessive punishment
Term
Amendment nine
Definition
Individual rights not listed are still protected
Term
Amendment ten
Definition
Powers not granted to the national government are RESERVED for the states
Term
Amendment eleven
Definition
Individuals cannot sue states in federal court
Term
Amendment twelve
Definition
Electors (in the electoral college) cast separate votes for president and vice president
Term
Amendment fourteen
Definition
Citizenship for people born in the US
Term
Amendment sixteen
Definition
Income tax
Term
Amendment seventeen
Definition
Direct election of senators
Term
Amendment eighteen
Definition
Prohibition of alcohol
Term
Amendment twenty
Definition
(Lame Duck amendment) moved up inauguration dates
Term
Amendment twenty-one
Definition
Repeal of prohibition
Term
Amendment twenty-second
Definition
Limit of presidential terms
Term
Amendment twenty-three
Definition
Electors granted to Washington, D.C.
Term
Amendment twenty-five
Definition
Clarifies presidential secession (after JFK assassination)
Term
Amendment twenty-seven
Definition
congressional pay raises go into effect after election has taken place
Term
What are the two processes the constitution can be amended?
Definition
Propose and ratify
Term
What is the supreme law of the land?
Definition
Constitution
Term
Amendment twenty-six
Definition
Voting age lowered to 18
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