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U.S. History Midterm Exam Review- The Constitution
Explains how the constitution works.
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History
10th Grade
12/15/2011

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What are the Bill of Rights?

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The Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments to the constitution. They tell us our rights and freedoms as U.S. citizens.

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What are the 1st Amendments quarantees?

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Freedom of Speech

Freedom of Religion

Freedom of the Press

Freedom to a Peaceful Assembly

Freedom to Petition.

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What is the Vice-President's job?

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Preside over the Senate.

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What is the only court established in the Constitution?

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The Supreme Court.

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How old must you be to run for president?

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Thirty-five (35).

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What is the only crime defined in the Constitution?

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Treason.

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What happens when the president signs a bill?

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It becomes a law.

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What happens if the president does not sign a bill and Congress is not in session 10 days later?

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It is pocket vetoed.

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What is impeachment?

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The president is accused of doing something illegal. Possible removal from office.

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Who elects the president?

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Electors.

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This branch of government makes laws:

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Legislative.

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This branch of government enforces the laws:

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Executive.

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This branch of government interprets laws:

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Judicial.

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How old must you be to run for Representative?

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Twenty-five (25).

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How old must you be to run for Senate?

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Thirty (30).

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