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What document starts with "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
Declaration of Independence
How often do elections for the House of Representatives happen?
Every 2 years
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The formal House document that lists charges against a president for treason, bribery, or high crimes and misdemeanors is is called ________________
the articles of impeachment
What was the first constitution of the United States was___________.
Articles of Confederation
What does the 3rd Amendment Address?
Quartering of Soldiers
In what document does James Madison argue that a large federal republic would be the best system to control the negative effects of factions?
Federalist 10
How many members of congress are there?
535
The difference between an appellate court and a district court is that an appellate court __________.
Has no original jurisdiction or reviews previous court decisions, etc.
According to Article II, what are two of the three requirements to be president
natural born citizen
at least 35 years old
has lived in the United States for 14 years
In which type of federalism is the separation of power between the national and state government most clearly established?
Dual Federalism
What are the two clauses that make up the "freedom of religion"?
Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause
What philosopher inspired the writing of Federalist 51 and its support of separation of powers.
Montesquieu
Establishing the boundaries of United States congressional districts to give one party an advantage over another party is referred to as
Gerrymandering
A court order requiring explanation to a judge why a prisoner is being held in custody is called ________.
writ of habeas corpus
Number of votes needed to win the electoral college
240
_____________ is the system by which the interests of the people are represented through elected leaders
republicanism
What two Supreme Court cases established the "right to privacy"
Griswold v Connecticut and Roe v Wade
In what document did Alexander Hamilton argue that the federal judiciary “is beyond comparison the weakest of the three departments of power.”
Federalist 78
Who is the most powerful figure in the House of Representatives? (Must include his/her title and name)
Speaker of the House; Nancy Pelosi
What is stare decisis?
When a judge decides a case based on decisions rendered in similar cases in the past; decision based on precedent
____________ is a constitutionally protected right that allows presidents to keep executive communications confidential.
Executive privilege
Besides a constitutional convention, what is the procedure for amending the Constitution?
2/3 thirds of the House and Senate; ratified by 3/4s of the States
The due process clause prohibits states from abridging select civil liberties. This has been implemented vie the Supreme Court using ____________.
Selective Incorporation or The Incorporation Doctrine
In what document does the author argue that nations with extended territory cannot fairly represent their citizens in a republican form of government
Brutus 1
Which house committee handles taxation?
House Ways and Means Committee
How many circuit court of appeals are there in the United States and what circuit court of appeals is Spokane in?
13 circuit courts; 9th circuit
Office of Management and Budget
The majority opinion of the Supreme Court in United States v. Lopez (1995) was based off of what clause?
Commerce Clause
Name three clauses in the 14th Amendment
Citizenship Clause, Privileges and Immunities, Equal Protection Clause, Due Process Clause