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What does Article 5 discuss?
The amendent process.
Separation of powers divides the national government into three branches. Name those branches.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is guaranteed in the 5th amendment?
The right to remain silent.
What does establish justice mean?
Fairness of law
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9 = 1 chief justice + 8 associate justices
What does Article 6 say?
The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
What is the main way people participate in their government?
Voting
What is FORBIDDEN in the 8th amendment?
Cruel or unusual punishment.
What does domestic tranquility mean?
Peace at home
How many votes does someone need in the electoral college to be elected President?
270
According to Article 1, what type of power is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
Implied
What system prevents states from having too much power?
Federalism
According to Amendment 6, why is a speedy trial important.
To prevent innocent people from sitting in jail.
What does promote the general welfare mean?
Well-being for all.
How many total Congressmen are there?
535
According to Article 4, what does the Full Faith and Credit Clause do?
States must work together, help each other, and extradite criminals.
Name one thing the government is NOT allowed to do.
Throw someone in jail without a trial
Listen to people's phone calls
What right is guaranteed in the 7th amendment?
The right to sue.
What does provide for the common defense mean?
Have an army to defend ourselves.
How can an amendment be passed.
2/3 Senate
2/3 House of Reps
3/4 States
What are the qualifications for becoming President?
35 years old, a natural born citizen, and resident for the past 14 years.
Provide an example of checks and balances.
Veto a bill
Impeach a President
According to the 10th amendment, any power not given to the federal government goes to the...
States/People
What does to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity mean?
Protect our rights and in the future.
How many times has the Constitution been amended?
27