Articles Of The Constitution | Bill Of Rights | Amendments 11-20 | Amendments 21-27 | The Seven Principles Of The Constitution |
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What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches
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What year was the first amendment ratified?
1791
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What year was amendment 14 ratified?
1868
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Since 1971, what age did you have the right to vote?
18
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What was the meaning of the separation of powers?
To limit the power of the government
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Which article determines the relationships among the states?
Article 4
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What is the purpose of the right to bear arms?
Security of a free state
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What is the 19th amendment?
Women's suffrage
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Why were alcoholic beverages brought back?
Too many protests
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Why is there a limited government?
So that the government only has the powers its given
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An amendment can be proposed by?
1) A two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress; 2) A national convention called by congress at the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures
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What is the purpose of Article 6?
The jury must be impartial
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What is the purpose of income taxes?
So congress has the power to tax on peoples income
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What is the presidential tenure?
A president can serve no more than 2 terms
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What are the 3 main, individual rights a person has?
Freedom of speech, religion, and the right to trial by jury
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During what years did the states hold special conventions?
1787; 1788
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What is the 9th amendment?
Unenumerated rights
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Why was alcoholic beverages banned?
There were men getting drunk, and they were beating there wives
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What happens if the president dies unexpectedly?
The vice president becomes president
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What is the 4th principle?
Checks and balances
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What is the Supremacy Clause?
Establishes the constitution, federal laws, and treaties
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What are the first 3 amendments?
Freedom of religion, speech, and press assembly, and petition; bearing arms; quarting of soldiers
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What allowed slaves to vote?
The slaves freedom
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What day does the terms for the president and vice president end?
At noon on the 20th of January
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What principle asserts that the people are the primary source of the governments authority?
Popular sovereighty
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