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
100
What year was the first amendment ratified?
1791
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What year was amendment 14 ratified?
1868
100
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
200
Which article determines the relationships among the states?
Article 4
200
What is the purpose of the right to bear arms?
Security of a free state
200
What is the 19th amendment?
Women's suffrage
200
Why were alcoholic beverages brought back?
Too many protests
200
Why is there a limited government?
So that the government only has the powers its given
300
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
300
What is the purpose of Article 6?
The jury must be impartial
300
What is the purpose of income taxes?
So congress has the power to tax on peoples income
300
What is the presidential tenure?
A president can serve no more than 2 terms
300
What are the 3 main, individual rights a person has?
Freedom of speech, religion, and the right to trial by jury
400
During what years did the states hold special conventions?
1787; 1788
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What is the 9th amendment?
Unenumerated rights
400
Why was alcoholic beverages banned?
There were men getting drunk, and they were beating there wives
400
What happens if the president dies unexpectedly?
The vice president becomes president
400
What is the 4th principle?
Checks and balances
500
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
500
What allowed slaves to vote?
The slaves freedom
500
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?
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