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Gov't review questions
*need to know on test*
9
Social Studies
7th Grade
12/14/2011

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Term
what does a constitution do?
Definition
describes what a government is allowed to do
Term
how is an ammendement to the U.S constitution ratified?
Definition
congress passes it, then the people vote
Term
how is an ammendement to the U.S constitutions of 1836 and 1845 have in common?
Definition
both garantee property rights of married women
Term
What is signifigant about the Constitution of 1876?
Definition
its is still currently our constitiution today
Term
What are the 3 branches of gov't? what do the do and give an example
Definition
legislative=make laws*senate and house*
executive=enforces the laws*president*
judicial=interprets the laws*court system*
Term
How are the senate and the House of Representatives voting districts determined?
Definition
based on population
(each state has 2 senators, but the representatives are based on the population
Term
List the levels of the state court system in order from lowest to highest
Definition
MUNICIPAL COURT= LOWEST

SUPREME COURT= HIGHEST
Term
where does the state's revenue come from?
Definition
TAXES

(also from lottery and federal funds)
Term
what are the voting requirements?
Definition
must be 18 years or older and registered
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