Constitutional Foundations
According to the Preamble, who formed the Constitution?
We the People
What vote is required to override a presidential veto?
2/3rds Vote from Both Houses
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What court usually serves as the trial court in the federal system?
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How many are there?
District Court
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94
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Bill of Rights
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What year was the current Illinois Constitution adopted?
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What Year was Illinois Admitted as a State?
1970
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1818
What system prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
System of Checks and Balances (or Separation of Powers)
A lot
Who elects the President if no candidate receives a majority in the Electoral College?
House of Representatives
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
What is the legislative branch of Illinois called?
General Assembly
How many years may a person serve as President?
Two Terms or 10 Years
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What body impeaches federal officials?
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Which Removes Them?
House of Representatives
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US Senate
What power allows the President to forgive a crime?
Presidential Pardon
Which amendment guarantees equal protection of the laws?
14th Amendment
What document is the supreme law of the state of Illinois?
Illinois Constitution
What are powers specifically listed in the Constitution called?
Enumerated or Delegated Powers
Who Declares War
Congress
What happens if the President does not sign a bill and Congress adjourns within 10 days?
Pocket Veto --> The Bill Dies
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
26th Amendment
How many Illinois Senators + House of Reps are there to the Illinois General Assembly (must know both)
59 Senators
118 Reps
What clause is also known as the “Necessary and Proper Clause”?
Elastic Clause (established Implied Powers)
Who confirms US Supreme Court Justices
US Senate
Name one situation in which the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction.
Foreign Matters or relating to the US Constitution/ Constitutional Rights
Which Supreme Court Case established "Separate but Equal" in the US?
Plessy v. Ferguson 1896
The people + 10 years