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Bill of Rights
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100

Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms?

2nd Amendment

100

Which amendment only allows the president to serve 2 terms?

22nd

100

How long is a senators term?

6 years

100

How long is a representatives term? 

2 years

100

What are the requirements to be a president?

35 years old, be a resident for the last 14 years, and be born in the United States

200

Which amendment gives us the right to a speedy and public trial?

6th

200

Which amendment detailed the order of succession?

25th

200

Name a unique power of the House of Representatives

Impeach elected officials, all tax/revenue bills begin here, and election is decided here if there is no electoral majority

200

Name a unique power of the house

Impeach, revenue bills, election

200

What is judicial review? What court case does it come from?

The power to interpret the constitution/ Marbury v Madison

300

Name 3 of the 5 protections of the 5th amendment

Due process, no double jeopardy, compensation for use of private property, no self incrimination, grand jury

300

Which amendment details how the electoral college works? (Vice President and President on the same ticket)

12th

300

Name a unique power of the senate

Ratify treaties, try impeached officials, etc

300

Name a unique power of the senate

try, ratify treaties, etc

300
Name a responsibility of the President

Open ended

400

Name the 5 protections of the 1st amendment in Mr. Will's order

Speech, Press, Petition, Religion, Assembly

400

Which amendment protects against illegal searches and seizures?

4th amendment
400

What are the requirements to be a representative?

25 year old, 7 year citizen, live in the state you represent

400

Where do most bills die?

Committee

400

What is the purpose of the Federal Bureacracy?

To administer the law

500

Which amendment gives us the right to not have to self-incriminate against ourselves

5th amendment
500

Which amendment made slavery illegal

13th

500

What are the requirements to be a senator?

30 year old, 9 year citizen, live in the state you represent

500

Name the four types of committees?

Standing, joint, conference, select

500

Name a reason Abraham Lincoln is considered an assertive president

Suspension of habeas corpus during the Civil War