Constitution
What is the name of the beginning part of the Constitution called?
The Preamble
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What is it called when the national and state governments share powers?
Federalism
How many members are there in the Senate? How many from each state?
100 members (2 from each state)
What is the term for people who are born in another country and want to become a citizen of the U.S?
Naturalization
How does the beginning of the Constitution start?
"We the People"
What are the three branches of government and what do each of them do?
Executive Branch- carries out/enforces the law
Legislative Branch- makes the law
Judicial Branch- reviews the law
_______________ powers are powers given to the national government (Congress)
Enumerated Powers
How many members are there in the House of Representatives? How many from each state?
435 members (the representation is based on population)
This right is guaranteed by the 14th amendment and states that the law must treat all people in the same way?
Equal Protection
How many amendments are there?
27
What is the term for a form of government in which the people elect representatives.
a Republic
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How long is the term that representative serve in office?
2 years
What is the idea that the people control the powers of the government
Popular Sovereignty
What is the right that is guaranteed by the 5th amendment?
Due Process
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________________ powers are the powers given to the state governments.
Reserved Powers
How long can a Senator serve in office?
As long as they keep getting elected
A _____________ government is a government that has powers only the people can give it
limited
Can you name all 5 freedoms from the first amendment?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
What article in the constitution defines the Executive branch? Legislative branch? Judicial branch?
Article II, Article I, and Article III
______________ powers shared by both Congress and state governments
Concurrent Powers
What is the fraction of how many members that need to vote to approve a new amendment
3/4
How many of the 7 main ideas that the constitution is made of can you name?
popular sovereignty, limited gov, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, individual rights