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Vocabulary and Wild Cards
Electoral College, vocabulary, and wild cards
Parts of the U.S. Govt and
How a bill becomes a law
Checks and Balances
Bill of Rights
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Define veto
To reject
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Do all of a state's electoral votes go to one candidate?

In every state except two, the candidate that wins the popular vote gets all of the state’s electoral votes.

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What does the legislative branch do?
Creates laws
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Why did the framers of the U.S. Constitution create a system of checks and balances?
To prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
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What does the 1st amendment say?
Protects against censorship by the government. Guarantees:  Freedom of religion  Freedom of speech  Freedom of the press  The right to assemble (for a group of people to meet) and petition. However… The right to freedom of speech is not absolute!  If one person’s speech violates the rights of others, it is NOT protected. Examples of speech that is not protected:  Inflammatory speech (inciting others to violence)  Defamatory speech (false & malicious speech)  Hate speech (speech that inflicts emotional harm and provoke violence)  Threats
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What is a constitution?

A written plan or framework for government.
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How many electoral votes does it take to win the Presidency?

It takes at least 270 electoral votes to win the presidency

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What does the executive branch do?
Carries out the laws
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What is the name of the branch that can override the president’s veto (rejection) with a 2/3 vote in each house?
Legislative
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What does the 2nd amendment say?
you tell us!
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Where does the Constitution say the government gets its power?
The people
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How many electoral votes states does each state get?

Each state has electors equal to the number of Senators (2 for each state) and Representatives (based on population) it has in Congress. 

300
What does the judicial branch do?
Evaluates the fairness of laws and decides whether or not they are constitutional.
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What is the name of the branch that can declare laws passed by Congress to be unconstitutional?
Judicial
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What does the 6th amendment say?
Guarantees the right to be informed of the charges against you.  The right to a speedy & public trial  The right to a lawyer  The right to call witnesses in your defense  Right to an impartial jury
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Define amend.
To change or alter.
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What is the electoral college?
A system where the president is elected indirectly by the people through electors in each state.
400
Who makes up the executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branches?
Executive: President, Vice President, and Cabinet -Legislative: Congress-->the Senate and House of Representatives 

Judicial:The Supreme Court and lower courts

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What is the name of the branch that can refuse to approve the president’s appointments to the courts and other offices?
Legislative
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What does the 5th amendment say?
Guarantees “due process of law,” or full protection of the legal system. (Prohibits jailing someone without charging them for a crime.)  Right to a Grand Jury (a jury that decides whether there is enough evidence to put you on trial).  Prohibits trying someone twice for the exact same crime. (Double jeopardy)  Prohibits self-incrimination (Right to remain silent—you don’t have to testify against yourself.)  Private property can’t be taken for public use without compensation.
500
Define impeach.

To officially accuse a public official of illegal activity.

500
Is it possible to win the electoral college but lose the popular vote?


BONUS POINTS IF YOU CAN NAME HOW MANY TIMES IT'S HAPPENED IN AMERICAN HISTORY.

Yes (and it's happened five times in history, most recently in 2016).
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Put the following events in order: A) The entire House of Representatives debates and votes to approve the bill. B) Rep. Charles Rangel introduces the bill to the House of Representatives. C) A congressional committee reviews and votes to approve on the bill. D) Ms. Scanlon drafts a bill mandating that all teachers receive free coffee every morning. E) The bill is sent to the President. The President signs the law. (Ms. Scanlon drinks a coffee to celebrate!) F) The bill is sent to the Senate. The Senate reviews the bill, debates, and votes to approve it. G) A Conference Committee reconciles any differences between the House and the Senate versions of the bill.
You tell us!
500
What is the name of the branch that can appoint judges to the Supreme Court and other courts and offices?
Executive
500
What does the 4th amendment say?
Police can’t “unreasonably” search or arrest you without a warrant or probable cause. (Prohibits unreasonable search and seizure.)