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100

The Articles of Confederation did not include an Executive Branch or President. True or False

True. Colonists were afraid an executive branch would be too much like the King.

100
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? 
Freedom of:

expression, speech, assembly, petition the government, of worship, to bear arms. 

100

Who is the executive of State Government?

Governor

100

What are the two parts of Congress?

Senate and House of Representatives

100

Name one service that local government provides.

Roads, trash, parks, police, fire, etc.

200

How many votes did each state get under the Articles of Confederation?

One
200

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

Bill of Rights

200

How many STATE senators are there?

24

200

How many Senators and Representatives are there?

100, 435

200

All local governments are established by the....

State

300
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? 
July 4, 1776
300

Right to Bear Arms

2nd Amendment

300

How many STATE representatives are there?

400

300

A 32-year-old member of Congress has recently been reelected for her second term of office.  It may be assumed that this person is a

Senator

300

The head of the county police department is called...

Sherriff

400

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson
400

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the constitution?

Many would not approve the Consitution without it

400
Powers reserved for the State are called....

Reserved Powers

400

What does the president do as Commander in Chief?

Head of the military

400

Who is the lawmaking body in the council-manager form of government?

Council

500
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S Constitution. Name one of the writers. 
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay. 
500

Protects from unlawful search and seizures

4th amendment

500

Which court reviews the decisions of lower courts?

Court of Appeals

500

How can Congress "check" the actions of the President?

Impeachment

500

This person is the record keeper for the County

Clerk

600

Creating laws under the Articles of Confederation was difficult because how many of the 13 needed to agree?

Nine

600

8th Amendment

No Cruel or Unusual Punishment

600

What is it called when the Governor cancels ONE line of a budget?

Item Veto
600

What is a filibuster?

A lengthy speech on the senate floor to delay the passing of a bill

600

What type of local government does Claremont have?

Council-Manager

700
What happened at the Constitutional Convention? 
The Constitution was written. 
700

We have Freedom of Speech, but it can be restricted. What CAN'T you do with your freedom of speech?

Threaten, intimidate, lie to ruin someone's reputation
700
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? 
Provide schooling and education, provide protection (police), provide safety (fire departments), give a driver's license, approve zoning and land use.                      


700

What three options does the president have when he receives a bill?

sign, veto, leave on desk for 10 days

700

Who is the current City Manager of Claremont?

Ed Morris

800

The Statement "to secure the blessings of liberty" is found in what Document?

Declaration of Independence

800

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. 

1. A male citizen of any race can vote.

2. You do not have to pay to vote.

3. Any citizen can vote. (women and men can vote.) 

4. Citizens 18 and older can vote. 

800

If our governor cannot serve, who takes over?

Senate President

800

What kind of committees are permanent and review bills before they go to the floor?

Standing Committee

800

Under this type of local government, the city is governed by a group of elected officials

Commission