Which doc represents the supreme law of land?
us constitution
What does the US const., do?
sets up federal govt.
What is the first phrase of th
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" we the people "
Which was established by a const. amendment?
senate may ratify treaties
What is the name of the first ten amendments?
bill of rights
one right included in the first amendment ?
free speech
how many amendments does const. have?
27
Which phrase in the US Constitution addresses the power to seize property
eminent domain
What is one branch of the US federal government
legislative
Who is in charge of the executive branch
president
Who signs proposed spills into federal laws
president
What is one chamber of the US Congress
senate
How many US senators and present each state
2
What is the length of the US senators electric term
6
What is one power of the US Senate
impeach govt. officials
What is the length of the US representative elected term
2
What is one qualification to serve as a member of the US House of Representatives
25 years
What is the minimum number of members of the US House of Representatives representing each state
1
What is the length of the US president elected term
4
The US Constitution requires that the president elected by whom
electoral
Who is commander of chief in the military
president
In both the US president in the US vice president are an able to serve who acts as president
speaker of house
Who has the power to veto bills
president
What is the highest federal court in the United States
supreme
Which two steps are required in order for someone to become chief justice of the US Supreme Court
nomination by president, confirmation by senate
Which part of the US Constitution protects the freedom of religion
bill of rights
What stops one branch of Government from becoming too powerful
checks and balances
What is the rule of law
no one is above
What does a US senator to present
single state
What is one responsibility of only US citizens
serving jury
Which of the following is the right reserves for US citizens only
education
why did many colonists fight the British during the American Revolution
taxation
What is the purpose of the selective service system
military
What is the purpose of civil rights movement
equalities
What is the purpose of the 17th amendment
democratic participation
Which is a shared power in the federal system
taxes
What is due process
fair treatment
What is an example of a power reserved to the states
coining money
Which scenario represents a violation of the equal protection clause
higher minimum wage for men than women
What is an example of federalism
share power
What is an example of representation
court system rules
What is an example of the democratic process
people elect a governor
Which government officials are elected by the people
mayor
based on the US constitution which part of the government was intended to hold the least power
legislative
What is an example of judicial review
supreme court finds laws unconsitutional
What is the social contract
governmental protection
What is popular sovereignty
Rule by the people
Which of the following represents the goal of the supremacy clause
us supreme court may decide to reject
Which of the following represents the principle of consent of the governed
people elect the chief
Which action is an example of petitioning the government
lobbying officials
What did the Declaration of Independence do
Declared our independence from Great Britain
What are two natural rights identified in the Declaration of Independence
life and liberty
Which structure found in the US Constitution was included as a response to concerns expressed in the Declaration of Independence
seperation of powers
Why the first two paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence called
preamble
Which right did the colonist consider inalienable in the Declaration of Independence
pursuit of happiness
Which phrase is included in the Declaration of Independence
all men are created equal
Which document was adopted by the newly independent United States to organize the national government after declaring independence
articles of confederation
Which phrase from a letter written by Pres. Thomas Jefferson in 1802 reflects the freedom of bill of rights
my duties dictate
in what 1620 document do the writers form a civil body politic
mayflower compact
Which phrase from a letter written by Abigail Adams to her husband John Adams in 1776 is reflected in the 19th amendment
i desire you would remember the ladies
Which phrase from a letter written by Sarah Glinka 1837 is reflective of the 14th amendment
it is impossible
Which of the following documents provided a rationale for the Declaration of Independence
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