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| French philosopher Montesquieu believed that power of government's history do we see the ideals of Montesquieu? |
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| Consent of the governed --the people-- |
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| What document is our own government's history do we see the ideals of Montesquieu? |
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| Declaration of Independence |
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| The Declartation of Independence clearly states that power must come from whom? |
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| Our first government was know as the? |
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| Articles of Confederation |
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| A new government was called at a special meeting known as the? |
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| Constitutional Convention |
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| How did the small states want to be represented? |
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| Equally--popolation should not matter-- |
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| How did the large states want to be represented? |
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| List three major parts of the consitution. |
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| Preamble, Articles, Amendments |
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| Give an example of separation of powers in the U.S. Consitution. |
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| Government divided into 3 branches |
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| List the term of a U.S. House Representative. |
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| List the term of a U.S. Senator |
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| Basic three qualifications for the U.S. Sentator. |
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- Must be at least 30 yrs. old
- Must be a citizen 9 yrs.
- Must live in the state represented
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| Basic three qualification for U.S. House Representative. |
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- Must be 25 yrs. old
- Must be a citizen 7 yrs.
- Must live in the state represented
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| What phrase in the Declaration of Independence shows consent of the governed or people should be government;s source of power? |
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| "...governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed..." |
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| The Articles of Confederation was not successful becuase...? |
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| Articles were weak--national government was too wak and states operated more like individual countries-- |
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| What was the major debate at the Constitutional Convention? |
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| Representation of big states(huge populations)vs. small states(small populations) |
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| What was the name of the compromise reached between the large and small states? |
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| How did the Great Compromise anser the desires of the small states? |
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| Created the Senate (2 per state no mater what the population is) |
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| How did the Great Compromise anser the desires of the larger states? |
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| Created the House of Representatives (number of representatives for each state would be deteremined by its population) |
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| What was the major accomplishment of the Great Compromise, what document was writen? |
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| What type of government system does the United States have? |
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| Federal system(citizens of 2 governments both fenderal and state) |
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| The Constituatuon made severall changes to the government under the Artcles of Confenderation including what? |
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| Created a national government with three brances (Articles only had 1 branch) |
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| What philosopher argued that separation of powers is important to the success of a government? |
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| Define checks and balances and provide an example? |
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3 branches can put limits on each others powers
-President can veto bills passed by Congress |
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| Desbribe how the number of senators is determined. |
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| 2 per state no mater what the population for a total of 100 |
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| Describe how the number of house representatives is determined. |
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| By the population of the state for a total of 435 |
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| Explain why the Constituion requires a cnesus ever ten years. |
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| Make sure the number of representatives line up with the population |
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| Identifiy the main responsiblity of the legislative branch |
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| Breifly explain how a bill becomes a law. |
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| Must pass both houses of Congress and be signed by the President |
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| How can Congress override a presidentail veto of a bill? |
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| Who has the power of impachment according to the U.S. Constitution? |
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| Congress (House brings the charges, Senete acts as the jury) |
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| List the basic qualifications to become President of the US |
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- At least 35 yrs. old
- Natural born U.S. citizen
- Must have lived in the U.S. 14 yrs. prior to running for office
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| How many terms can a president serve, and how long is a term? |
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| A term is 4 years, and only 2 terms can be served |
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| Explain the 22th amendment. |
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| Limits the office of President to 2 terms |
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| According to the Constitution, how should the president be elected into office? |
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| Electoral College casts ballots after the election by the people |
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| Explain how the Electorial College can fail to representn the "voice" of the people. |
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| A candidate can win the popular vote but lose the election |
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| Who elects the President if no one candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes? |
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| The president makes many appointments including Supreme Court judges and cabinet members, who must approve of these appointments? |
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| What individual do members of the Cabinet report to? |
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| List three roles that the President has in his position? |
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- Commander-in-chief of the military
- Sign or veto bills into laws
- Appoint executive officers
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| What is one informal role that the President has? |
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| Leader of his political party |
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| What is the only responsibility of the Vice President accofding to the Constitution? |
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| How many Supreme Court Justices are needed to make a ruling? |
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| 5 out of the nine total justices |
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| Who appoints Supreme Court Justices? |
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| The President (must be approved by the Senate) |
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| Describe how judicial review is a "check" on the legislative branch. |
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| Supreme Court can rule a law they passed as unconstitutional |
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| Who is the presideing official of the Supereme Court? |
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| What is one reason the Constitution has lasted over 200 yrs.? |
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| It is flexible (can be changed or amended) |
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| What landmark Supreme Court case established the requirement to read the accused his/her rights upon arrest? |
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| What landmark Supreme Court case established the appointment of public defenders wo those who could not afford one? |
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| What did the Bill of Rights provide for the American people? |
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| Protection of individual freedoms against abuses by the government |
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| What must happen in order for an ammendmetn to beocom official? |
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| Must be ratified by state legislatures or 3/4 of the states (38 states) |
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| Which amendments of the Constitution provide protection for the accused? |
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| List three expressed powers of the fedreal government in the Constitution. |
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| Only fenderal government can make treaties, declare war and coin money |
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| Compare the Illinois and Federal Constitutions, how are they similar? |
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| Both have 2 branches of governmetn and both can me amended |
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| How does Article One of the State of Illinois COnstitution protect its citizens? |
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- Can not be discriminated agains because of race or religion
- All people have basic civil rights
- Police and courts must follow proper procedures
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| The Federal government's legislative branch is "Congress" but in the State of Illinois it is called what? |
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| What is the chief responsablity of the executive branch in Illinois? |
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| Carry out laws passed by the General Assembly |
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| Who is the cheif officer in the State of Illinois? |
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| What isi the main job of the legislative branch (general assembly) in Illinois? |
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| What license must one hold in order to become a judge in Illinois? |
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Licensed Attorney
--lawyer-- |
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| Illinois Supreme Court Justices serve what type of term? |
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| How is an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Illinois approved? |
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| 3/5 of all voters during a general election |
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| Describe the main responsiblity of the County Clerk's office. |
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| Make sure all records are kept in order for the country |
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| What is the largest financial responsiblity of loval governments in the state of Illinois? |
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| Pay for schools (education) |
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| What is the 3/5 Compromise? |
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| 5 slaves equal 3 people for tax purposes and for the number of representatives received in Congress |
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| It is the introduction to the Constitution and states its 6 goals |
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| 7 articles that explain the duties of the 2 branches, how the states fit into the plan of government, how the Constitution is the supreme law of the land, the amendment process, and adoption procedures |
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| Powers of the Executive Branch, and leader. |
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- President
- Can check the Legislative Branch by vetoing bills passed by Congress, can call special sessions of Congress
- Can check Judicial Branch by power to appoint judges
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| Powers of the Judicial Branch, and leader. |
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- Court System
- Can check the Legislative Branch by the power to interpret laws
- declaring laws unconstitutional
- Can check the Executive Branch by declaring a President's action unconstitutional, and power to interpret treaties
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| Power of the Legislative Branch, and leader. |
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- Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
- Can check the Executive Branch by passing laws vetoed by the President with a 2/3 vote in both houses, can deny appointments and treaties made by the President, can impeach the President
- Can check the Judicial Branch by denying appointment of Federal Juges, impach juges, propose Amendments
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| Major function of the Legislative Branch? |
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| How many members in the Senate? |
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| How many Representatives from the Senate in each state? |
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| Length of Term in the Senate? |
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| Serve 6yrs. (1/3 of senators are elected every 2 yrs) |
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| Qualifications to be in the Senate? |
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- At least 30 yrs. old
- U.S. Citizen for 9 yrs.
- Life in the state they serve
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- Vice President
- President Pro Tempore
- Senate Majority Leader
- Senate Minority Leader
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| Special Powers of the Senate? |
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- Approve Appointments made by the President
- Approve treaties made by the President
- Act as jury in cases of impeachment (The Chief-Justice of the Supreme Court is the judge)
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