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100
Granted individuals born in the United States citizenship
What is the 14th Amendment
100
In the President's cabinet, there are the _________ of State, Defense, and Treasury, etc.
What is "Secretary"
100
Who may declare war?
What is Congress
100
"We, the people of the United States..."
What is Preamble
100
You are the President of the United States but have fallen terribly sick to the point where you cannot carry out your responsibilities. Who will then act as President?
What is the Vice President
200
Granted women's suffrage
What is the 19th Amendment
200
The ___________ was the first attempt at making a government by the founding fathers.
What is Articles of Confederation
200
This branch interprets laws to ensure they are Constitutional
What is the Judicial branch
200
The minimum age is 30 to run for this position in government...
What is Senator
200
You come home from school one day to find your home searched randomly by the police. They did not have a search warrant or "reasonable suspicion." Which amendment was violated?
What is Amendment 4
300
Makes newly elected officials/politicians take office in the month of January
What is the 20th Amendment
300
According to the Constitution, the ______ handle issues that are not explained in the Constitution.
What is States
300
What fraction of states must ratify an amendment before it goes into effect?
What is 3/4
300
These officials in government serve unlimited terms until they decide to retire or pass away.
What is Supreme Court Justices
300
Arturo was arrested for theft on May 3rd, 2014. The judge ordered him to serve 2 years in jail. In 2016, he was released. He was arrested and thrown in jail again for the theft he committed on May 3rd, 2014. Which amendment was violated?
What is Amendment 5
400
Was intended to stop corruption in the Senate
What is the 17th Amendment
400
________ are people who wanted to end slavery.
What is Abolitionists
400
Which articles in the Constitution establish the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branch? *Name the articles with the corresponding branches
What is Legislative--Article I Executive--II Judicial--Article III
400
The amount of members for a state in the House of Representatives is based on what?
What is population
400
Pam is currently 31 years old. Will she be eligible to run for president by 2020?
What is No
500
Ended a discriminatory practice that disabled certain people from voting in Southern States
What is the 24th Amendment
500
All laws begin as _____
What is bills
500
What does it mean to impeach?
What is to accuse a public official of committing a crime
500
Which amendments are called the "Reconstruction Amendments"?
What is Amendments 13th, 14th, and 15th
500
Rosario wants to lower a speed limit outside of her house because she believes it is very dangerous. Who can she call in order to help propose a bill that will change this?
What is Representative and/or Senator
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