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| How many states needed to ratify the original Constitution? (1.5, 1.7) |
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| Why did some states oppose ratification of the Constitution? (1.5) |
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| Because it contained no Bill of Rights |
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| What year was the Constitution ratified and put into effect? (1.5) |
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| How many parts was the original Constitution? (1.6) |
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| It was divided into 7 major portions or articles |
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| What is Article I of the Constitution? (1.5) |
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| It grants Congress the power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce. |
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| What is Article II of the U.S. Constitution? (1.6) |
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| It establishes the power of the President |
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| What are the first 3 articles of the Constitution usually referred to as? (1.6) |
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| Separation of Powers articles |
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| If a Supreme Court decision is very unpopular, can anything be done to get rid of it? (1.6, 1.7) |
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| Yes, Both houses of Congress have to vote 2/3 in favor of a constitutional amendment, and 3/4 of states must ratify it |
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| Under the federal judiciary system established by Congress, where are federal crimes tried? (1.6, 1.16) |
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| Federal crime trials are held in federal district courts |
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| What kinds of activities are controlled by the federal commerce clause? (1.9) |
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| Child labor laws, factory safety standards, transporting kidnap victims across state lines |
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| Why doesn't domestic violence get covered by the federal commerce clause? (1.9) |
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| Because this clause has to do with interstate activity |
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| Congress enacted crime legislation like the Motor Vehicle Theft Act under the powers of Article I. What provision allows this? (1.9) |
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| The power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce |
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| Article 1 of the Constitution prohibits states from exercising certain powers. What are state prohibited from? (1.10) |
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| Entering into treaties, alliances, or confederations |
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