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When did the US constitution go into effect?
June 21, 1788
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What is the first amendment?
freedom of speech, the press, religion, excercise, people peaceably, and pelition.
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how old must a person be to become president?
35.
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which branch of the government is responsible for maintaining the army?
executive
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who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, roger sherman, john adams, and robert r livingston
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how many branches is the US government divided among?
3
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When a person has the right to appear in person, in court, what is it called?
due process of law
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Where are the powers of congress listed?
article 1, sec 8
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How many amendments have been added to the constitution?
10
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Is the "persuit of happiness" included in the preamble?
no
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what does the preamble state?
states the purpose of the constitution.
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What is the name of the power of the president that is associated with the military?
commander in chief.
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when does a person actually become president?
born in USA, 14 years of residence.
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US senators are elected for how many years?
a year citizen, 6 year term
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how many states were needed to approve the constitution?
9 of 13 states had to ratify
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what is the 13th amendment?
unlucky number for us, lucky number for slaves.
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Where is the qualifications of the president found?
article 2
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which article tells how laws are made?
article 1
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congress divides into how many branches?
2 institutions
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who tries impeachments?
house of representatives.
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what are the responsibilities or the judicial branch?
Interpret laws
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Who appoints justices to the supreme court?
president
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who has the power to admit new states?
congress
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What determines the number of representatives each state has in the house?
2 institutions
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members of the house of the representatives are elected for how many years?
every 2nd year.
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