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8th Grade
11/01/2010

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What types of people were included/excluded from the Declaration of Independence?
Definition
Included: White Men
Excluded: Woman and Slaves
Term
Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Definition
John Hankok.
Term
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Definition
Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PN
Term
The _____________ was written to make a plan of government for the United States.
Definition
Constitution.
Term
What is ratification?
Definition
Approval of the people.
Term
What is the Preamble of the Constitution?
Definition
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquilities, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our prosperity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
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What are the three levels of the Federal Court System?
Definition
Level 1: Supreme Court System of the US
Level 2: US Courts of Appeal
Level 3: Federal District Courts
Term
Who is the United States's current President?
Definition
Barack Obama
Term
Who is the United States current Vice President?
Definition
Joe Biden.
Term
How many total member are there of the US House of Representatives?
Definition
435
Term
On the flag, what do the 13 stripes represent?
Definition
The original 13 states (Colonies)
Term
What do the three colors on the flag stand for: Red, White, and Blue?
Definition
Red-Courage
White-Purity
Blue-Justice, Vigilance
Term
Legeslative
Definition
Part of a government that passes laws.
Term
Executive
Definition
Part of a government that carries out laws.
Term
Judicial
Definition
Part of a government that decides if laws are carried out fairly.
Term
Compromise
Definition
Settlement in which each side gives up come of its demands in order to reach an agreement.
Term
Republic
Definition
Nation in which voters chose representatives to govern them.
Term
Federalism
Definition
Sharing of power between the states and the national government.
Term
Separation of powers
Definition
system in which each branch of government has its own powers.
Term
Electoral Collage
Definition
Group of electors from each state that meets every four years to vote for the Presidents and up.
Term
Checks and Balances
Definition
System set up by the constitution in which each branch of federal government has the power to check, or limit it, the action of other branches.
Term
Bill
Definition
Proposed Law.
Term
Veto
Definition
Reject. Under the constitutions the President can veto a bill passed by Congress.
Term
Override
Definition
Overrule. Congress can overrule a Presidents veto if two thirds of both houses vote to do so.
Term
Impeach
Definition
Bring charges against an official such as the President.
Term
What is a solemn promise or agreement to do something?
Definition
Pledge
Term
What is the loyalty of a citizen to his/her government?
Definition
Allegiance
Term
What is a piece of cloth varying in size, shape, color and design used as a symbol of a nation, statue, or organization.
Definition
Flag
Term
What is a nation in which voters choose representatives to govern them?
Definition
Republic
Term
In order to become a President, you must by at least how old?
Definition
35 years old.
Term
How long of a term does a President or Vice President serve?
Definition
4 year terms.
Term
To be a senator, you must be at least how many years old?
Definition
30 years old.
Term
What does the 1st Amendment talk about?
Definition
Freedom of Religion, Speach, Assembally, and Press.
Term
What does the 2nd amendment talk about?
Definition
Talks about the Right to own guns.
Term
What does the 3rd amendment talk about?
Definition
No quartering of Soldiers.
Term
What does the 4th amendment talk about?
Definition
Need for warrant.
Term
What does the 5th amendment talk about?
Definition
Not forced to testify against yourself.
Term
What does the 6th amendment talk about?
Definition
Speedy Trial
Term
What does the 7th amendment talk about?
Definition
Jury trail in Federal civil court cases
Term
What does the 8th amendment talk about?
Definition
Fair punishments - not cruel
Term
What does the 10th amendment talk about?
Definition
Power not given to the Federal Governments belongs to states or people.
Term
What does the 13th amendment do?
Definition
It abolishes slavery
Term
What does the 19th amendment do?
Definition
Gives women the right to vote.
Term
What does the 26th amendment state?
Definition
That you must be 18 to vote.
Term
Who is the Secretary of State?
Definition
Hillary Clinton
Term
Who is the Secretary of Defense?
Definition
Robert Gates
Term
Who is the Secretary of Health and Human Services?
Definition
Kathleen Sebelius
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