Building upon the Constitution
The first ten amendments is also known as
the bill of rights
The declaration of independence is based on the premise that the protection of _____ is the reason the government exists
Civil rights
A ______ is a member in full standing of the political community
Citizen
How many years does a senator serve
6
The speech the president is required to give according to Article 2 is called what?
State of the union
The first amendment protects the freedom of press, the right to assemble peacefully and protest, the freedom of religion, and the freedom of ______
Speech
there are currently __ amendments, but _ of them are/is no longer in effect
27, 1
Procedural due process requires the government to act fairly with the _____
people
A temporary visitor or resident is called
an alien
True or false: the legislative branch has the sole power to change the pay of any branch of government
True
What does article 3 deal with?
The Judicial system
The second amendment provides the right to keep a well regulated militia and the right to __________
Bear arms
The first ten amendments were written to ensure _____ of the constitution
ratification
Because of man's ______, government must limit his freedom
sin
A citizen's most basic obligation is allegiance and _____ to his nation
Loyalty
How old must a Senator be?
30
What branch does article 2 deal with?
Executive
The 10th amendment leaves the powers not delegated to the federal government to the _____ or the ____
States or the People
Theses amendments guarantee our basic ____ liberties and limit the power of the _____ government
civil, federal
does the federal government have constitutional authority to issue grants-in-aid
No
To renounce one's citizenship is called
Expatriation
How old must a representative in the house of reps be?
25
How old must a US president be AT LEAST
35
The 8th amendment prohibits excessive fines, bail, and ____ punishment
cruel and unusual
The document that makes the US a federal government
The constitution
Although public _____ is the responsibility of state or local governments, congress has provided grants-in-aid for that purpose
education
A person may acquire citizenship by _______ or by ______
Birth, Naturalization
Who is president of the senate?
The Vice President
How long are supreme court appointments?
Life
The 5th amendment protects individuals against double jeopardy, which means what?
You cannot be tried twice for the same crime