Congress is split into two houses.
House of Representatives and Senate
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How many Amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
10
100
Name two of the five responsibilities of United States citizens.
Jury Duty, Military Service, Voting, Community service, and obeying the law
100
A Veto
What is it called when the President turns down a Bill?
100
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
200
What is the difference between delegated, concurrent, and reserved powers?
Delegated powers are only give to the government, Concurrent powers are give to both state and national government, and Reserved powers are given only to the states.
200
What was the main reason the Bill of Rights were added to the Constitution?
to define the rights and freedoms of citizens
200
Why do American men 18 years or older have to register with the Selective Services?
So the federal government can contact them in case of a military draft.
200
Two-Thirds vote
What proportion of both houses of Congress must vote in favor of a bill in order to override a president's veto?
200
What role is assigned to each branch of the government.
Legislative is to make the laws. Executive is to enforce the laws. Judicial is to interpret the laws
300
What is dual sovereignty?
It is the idea that the federal government and the states have exclusive power over their own spheres.
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What is "due process of law?"
It is the standard that places limitations on laws and legal proceedings in effort to guarantee fairness and justice.
300
How are the rights of naturalized citizens different from the rights of native-born Americans?
Unlike native-born Americans, they cannot run for president or vice president and they can lose their citizenship.
300
Finish this line: Well, now I'm stuck in committee, And I'll sit her and wait........
While a few key congressmen discuss and debate, whether they should let me be a law. How I hope and pray that they will, But today I am still just a bill.
300
What checks do the other two branches of government have on the judicial branch?
Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the President and can be impeached by Congress
400
What is the purpose of the doctrine of the separation of powers?
To divide the powers of government so that no one branch can pose a threat to the rights of the people.
400
What rights does the 8th Amendment give to citzens?
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punishment inflicted.
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How do citizens accept the responsibility for protecting others' Sixth Amendment rights?
They serve on juries.
400
Why is it unlikely that a bill will become a long after being vetoed by the President?
It must go back through both houses and receive two thirds vote which is a lengthy process.
400
On what grounds can a federal court strike down a state or federal law?
The law is unconstitutional.
500
What checks do the other two branches of government have on the judicial branch?
Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the President and can be impeached by congress.
500
Why did James Madison promise to add a bill of rights to the constitution?
Americans feared that a strong central government might take away the rights that states had granted to individuals.
500
What is the purpose of political action committees (PACs)?
They raise money from contributors and give it to candidates who support certain issues,
500
Explain the process of how a bill becomes a law
Citizens bring up an issue write to their local congressmen. It is then introduced to congress in a committee. Then must be passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives. Then sent to the president for signing/vetoing.
500
What is the job of the Vice President in congress?
He is the head of the Senate, and breaks tied votes.