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| Differences btwn Articles of Confed and the Const. |
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-Power of the federal gov't to reg. interstate trade -empowering president to be cheif executive -creating judicial branch that w/a uniform set of laws in the state |
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What did the anti-federalists want to add to the const. to LIMIT the power of the national government? hint: Anti-Federalists wanted human rights |
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| Shared powers btwn naational and state government |
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| What is ex post facto law? |
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You can not be charged for a crime if the crime was legal at the time it was committed |
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| What bodies must approve proposed amendments to the constitution? |
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Congress 2/3 States 3/4 = 38 |
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| Which body of Gov't regulates interstate commerce |
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| 3 Key ideas of the declaration of Independence |
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1. All men are created equal 2. life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness 3. Can overthrow the gov't if it is failing the citizens |
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What type of democracy did the framers of the Constitution create? |
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| The Const. establishes its authority on the basis of what when it states "we the people"? |
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| What does the Const. Say about Political Parties |
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| Constitutional Role of the Exec. Branch? |
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Presidents Formal Powers? |
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-Enforce and Administer Laws -Appt. Dept. Heads -Commit US Military forces to combat |
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| Formal Qualifications for Presidency |
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-At least 35 yrs old -Native Born American -Resident of the US for at least 14 yrs |
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Presidents Formal Military Powers? |
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-Order Troops to fight overseas in emergencies -Order a Nuclear Attack -Order the use of troops to subdue riots at home |
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| How can a president utilize his veto power? |
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-can threaten to veto a bill to sway votes -Congress has trouble setting 2/3 to override a veto |
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| Which Branch is in charge of making laws |
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| What is the biggest congressional check on presidential war power? |
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| Congress controls the budget for teh defense dept. and the military |
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| List 3 other names for Art. 1, Sect. 8, Clause 18 |
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-Elastic Clause -Nessasary and Proper -Implied Powers |
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| What is the effect of the elastic clause? |
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| it allows the national gov't to extend it's powers beyond the const. |
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What happens to a bill after both houses pass it? |
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It is sent to the president to be signed |
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| Length of term for US Rep? |
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| Major Expressed Powers of Congress |
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Printing US Currency Declaring War Allocating $ for Military |
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| What is the power a court has to declare a law of congress unconstitutional |
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| What does the religious establishment clause of the first amendment to the US Const. state? |
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| The gov't cannot encourage or discourage the establishment of religions |
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| In what year was the US Const. ratified? |
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| What is the lowest level of the federal court system? |
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| What does the free exercise clause of the first amendment protect? |
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Supreme Court justices are nominated by the President. Who confirms their appointment? |
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Who si the presiding officer of the US House of Rep.? |
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| How are treaties approved? |
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| 2/3 majority vote from the senate |
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| How many voting members are in the House of Rep? |
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| Who are the Illinios Senators? |
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| If no president recieves a majority vote, who chooses the presidency |
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Describe the electoral colleges function, number of electors, etc... |
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-officially selects president -Picks VP of the United States -538 members |
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| Max number of times a person may be elected to the office of the President. |
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| After the VP who is next in line to succeed to the presidency |
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| What does the US Bill of Rights consist of? |
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| First 10 Amendments of the Const. |
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| What happens when a president vetos a bill? |
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| both houses may override with a 2/3 vote |
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| What is the purpose of the judical branch? |
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| Who is the President and the Cheif Justice of the Supreme Court? |
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George W. Bush John Roberts |
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| Protection from unreasonable search |
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| Protection form Self incrimination |
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| Protection from cruel and unusual punishment |
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| All States must adhere to the Bill of Rights |
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Rod Blagojevich (D) States Cheif Exec |
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Jesse White States cheif of driver regulation |
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Lisa Madigan States Cheif legal officer |
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Alex Giannoulis States head of fiscal investment |
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Dan Hynes States head of fiscal record keeping |
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| When was the Illinois Const. adopted |
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| What unique about the Illinois bill of rights compared to the US bill of rights |
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| it was written as art. 1 of the constitution |
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| Who can amend the Illinois const. |
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| must be approved by a statewide referendum |
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what is the Illinois legislature also known as? |
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| What is the basic trial court in Illinios Court |
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| How are the judges in the Illinios Court system chosen? |
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| Elected by the ppl of the district to which they serve |
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| How long are the terms of members of the Illinois State House of Rep |
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If the Governer veteos a bill how can the bill be passed over his veto |
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3/5 Majority in BOTH houses |
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| How does a bill become a law in Illinois |
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-Approval by senate and house committee -Aproval in each house |
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| 3 formal qualifications for a judge in Illiniois |
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-Attorney -Us Citizen -Resident of the Area |
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| When is the next election for Illinois exec officers |
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What are you legal options if you are out of town on election day |
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| 30 days before election at village hall |
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| What three requirements for voter registration |
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-18 -US Citizen - a resident for at least 30 days |
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Which type of election nominates canidates for their respective parties? |
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| In what type of election do Illinois residents have a chance to participate in direct democracy? |
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| What is the number or State Representatitve Districts in Illinois |
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| What is the number of state senatorial districts in Illinios? |
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