Which doc represents the supreme law of land? - ANSus constitution
What does the US const., do? - ANSsets up federal govt.
What is the first phrase of the US const.? - ANS" we the people "
Which was established by a const. amendment? - ANSsenate may ratify treaties
What is the name of the first ten amendments? - ANSbill of rights
one right included in the first amendment ? - ANSfree speech
how many amendments does const. have? - ANS27
Which phrase in the US Constitution addresses the power to seize property - ANSeminent
domain
What is one branch of the US federal government - ANSlegislative
Who is in charge of the executive branch - ANSpresident
Who signs proposed spills into federal laws - ANSpresident
What is one chamber of the US Congress - ANSsenate
How many US senators and present each state - ANS2
What is the length of the US senators electric term - ANS6
What is one power of the US Senate - ANSimpeach govt. officials
What is the length of the US representative elected term - ANS2
What is one qualification to serve as a member of the US House of Representatives -
ANS25 years
What is the minimum number of members of the US House of Representatives representing
each state - ANS1
What is the length of the US president elected term - ANS4
The US Constitution requires that the president elected by whom - ANSelectoral
, Who is commander of chief in the military - ANSpresident
In both the US president in the US vice president are an able to serve who acts as president
- ANSspeaker of house
Who has the power to veto bills - ANSpresident
What is the highest federal court in the United States - ANSsupreme
Which two steps are required in order for someone to become chief justice of the US
Supreme Court - ANSnomination by president, confirmation by senate
Which part of the US Constitution protects the freedom of religion - ANSbill of rights
What stops one branch of Government from becoming too powerful - ANSchecks and
balances
What is the rule of law - ANSno one is above
What does a US senator to present - ANSsingle state
What is one responsibility of only US citizens - ANSserving jury
Which of the following is the right reserves for US citizens only - ANSeducation
why did many colonists fight the British during the American Revolution - ANStaxation
What is the purpose of the selective service system - ANSmilitary
What is the purpose of civil rights movement - ANSequalities
What is the purpose of the 17th amendment - ANSdemocratic participation
Which is a shared power in the federal system - ANStaxes
What is due process - ANSfair treatment
What is an example of a power reserved to the states - ANScoining money
Which scenario represents a violation of the equal protection clause - ANShigher minimum
wage for men than women
What is an example of federalism - ANSshare power
What is an example of representation - ANScourt system rules
What is an example of the democratic process - ANSpeople elect a governor
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