Where is the purpose of the United States Constitution found?
The preamble
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What is the purpose of the amendments to the US constitution?
to change or update what is written in the constitution.
100
What is another word for congress's two houses?
Bicameral
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Which supreme court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
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What is the term where a Senator attempts to "talk a bill to death"?
Bonus 50 points: Who holds the record for the longest Filibuster and how long was it?
Filibuster
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Which weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation inspired the addition of "provide for the common defense" to the preamble in the constitution?
No federal military
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What fraction of the states must approve a proposed amendment for it to be ratified?
3/4
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What does the legislative branch do?
Makes laws
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What power does the Supreme Court have because of Judicial review?
to declare actions or laws made by other branches of government unconstitutional.
200
What is a pigeonhole?
a bill that is ignored by it's committee
300
Elections are an example of what between state and federal government?
Concurrent power
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Which three amendments were direct results of the civil war?
the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments
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What does the Executive branch do?
Enforces Laws
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Which two court cases revolved around warrants?
New Jersey v. TLO and Mapp v. Ohio
300
What enables members to force a bill to a bill to a vote that has been in committee for 30 days?
Discharge petition
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How is the NC constitution similar and different from the US constitution?
Similar: preamble, description of government branches
Different: More religious references, declaration of rights in constitution rather than bill of rights
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Which amendment is unique in the fact that it was later repealed? What did this amendment do?
The 18th amendment made alcohol illegal.
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What does the Judicial branch do?
Interprets laws
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What happens if a state law disagrees with a federal law?
Federal laws are supreme
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Why is amending the constitution so difficult?
To ensure all amendments are completely necessary and fully agreed upon by the states
500
The creation of the US senate was inspired by ideas presented by which plan?
New Jersey
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What did the Korematsu v. United States supreme court case allow the US government to do? Did it limit or strengthen their power?
It strengthened the government's power by allowing the internment of Japanese Americans.
500
What is a Porkbarrel?
National funds go to local projects in exchange for legislator's support of other bills.