Bill of Rights
first ten amendments are known as what?
the bill of rights
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This was the first written constitution in North America
Mayflower Compact
Name the three branches of government
What are the Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branches
How many members are in the Supreme Court?
9
What amendment prohibited alcohol
18th
What is the second amendment?
The right to bear arms
who elects the president
what is the Electoral College
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Under the Constitution, you must be made aware of your rights. The rights read to you are commonly called...
Miranda Rights
How old do you have to be to serve in the US Senate?
30 years
What was the purpose of the declaration of Independence?
Declare independence from Great Britain
The fact that we have three separate and distinct branches is thanks to which constitutional principle?
Separation of Powers
what amendment allows no self incrimination
5th
House of Representatives and Senate
What is congress
What is the Legislative Branch
Describe the 22nd amendment
limited the president to 2 terms
Describe Judicial Review
The process of deciding whether something is Constitutional or not
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If there is a tie in the Senate, who is the final vote?
Vice President
What did the 17th Amendment change?
People elect the senators instead of state legislatures
How could someone be president for 10 years?
served 2 years of someone else's term (was VP and stepped in for president) then elected to two terms of their own
Define Federalism
The relationship between state and federal government