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How many states are needed for ratification?
Three fourths of all states
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What type of speech is never protected?
Student speech and fighting words.
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What is the one limit to the free exercise clause?
You cannot break the law while practicing the law.
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What branch of government has the power to declare war?
Congress
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What branch is considered the most important branch.
The legislative branch.
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What is the cornerstone of American democracy?
The establishment clause.
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What are three tests to decide if speech is protected?
The clear and present danger test, balancing and tendency.
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What are the exceptions to a search warrant?
Plain view, hot pursuit, clear and present, arrest, if evidence will be destroyed.
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List some checks of the executive branch.
Presidential veto, judicial review.
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What are the main powers of congress?
Makelaws, declare wars.
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What are formal changes to the constitution?
Amendments.
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When can prior restraint be used?
In schools.
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What can a judge do to protect a suspects right to fair trial?
Move the trial to a new city, limit the number of reporters and isolate witness.
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List some checks of the executive branch.
Congressional override, judicial review.
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Who heads the house of representatives?
The Speaker of the House
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What are informal changes to the constitution?
Interpretation to the constitution.
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What is the establishment clause?
The establishment says that congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of any religion.
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What is limit to freedom of assembly?
You need a permit.
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What is the one check of the judicial branch?
Executive appointments
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Who heads the senate?
The VP
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What are the two types of normally protected speech?
Pure and symbolic speech.
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What is the free exercise clause?
It states that you can openly practice your religion.
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What are the exceptions to double jeopardy?
New evidence, committing more than one crime.
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What clause allows for applied powers?
The elastic clause.
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Who has the most power in the house?
The speaker has the most power.