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How many Articles (not including Preamble) are there in the U.S. Constitution?
Seven
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What freedoms are protected by the First Amendment?

Freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly, and petition

100

What is the President's power to refuse to sign a bill called?

Veto

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Who was the king of the country the USA won its independence from?

King George III

100

What is the required age to be a US Representative? A US Senator?

25 - Representative 30 - Senator

200
Which three articles explain branches of the Government?
Articles 1, 2, and 3
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What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?

The Bill of Rights

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What is the term used for the president's top advisers?

Presidential Cabinet

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What were the Articles of Confederation?

The first (failed) constitution of the United States

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Who wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense?" What was the goal of this pamphlet?

Thomas Paine Persuade colonists to rebel against Britain

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Which number Article is explains the process of amending the Constitution?
Article 5
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What amendment freed the slaves?

14th Amendment (Emancipation Proclamation) 

300

Define ratify.

To vote for or approve
300

Describe the governmental structure established by the Great Compromise. Be specific.

Two houses. The House of Representatives (is less powerful) and number of reps is determined by the population of the states. The Senate is the Upper House, and each state has two Senators.

300

What fundamental concept of government came from Montesquieu?

Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances

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Name the Article and number of that Article that does not include branches of the government or the word "Constitution" in its name.
Article 4: Interstate Relations
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What Amendment gave women the right to vote?

19th Amendment

400

Define "treaty"

A formal agreement between nations in reference to peace, alliance, commerce, etc.

400

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

400

What is the title of the person in charge of the House of Representatives? Double points if you can name who is the current one of these.

Speaker of the House; Nancy Pelosi

500
List (in order) all of the Articles of the Constitution?
(Preamble) Article 1: Legislative Branch; Article 2 The Executive Branch; Article 3: The Judicial Branch; Article 4: Interstate Relations; Article 5: Amending the Constitution; Article 6: The Supremacy of the Constitution; Article 7: Ratifying the Constitution
500

List all of the Amendments (by name) in the Bill of Rights

Amendment 1 – Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition Amendment 2 – Right to Bear Arms Amendment 3 – Housing of Soldiers Amendment 4 – Protection from unreasonable Search & Seizures Amendment 5 – Protection of rights to Life, Liberty & Property Amendment 6 – Rights of accused persons in Criminal Cases Amendment 7 – Trial by Jury Amendment 8 – Excessive Bail, Fines and Punishments Forbidden Amendment 9 – Rights of the People Amendment 10 – Rights of the States

500

What is an indictment?

A criminal charge against an individual

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What could the government ask for, but could not force? You must list both.

Taxes and Soldiers
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What is the term for the person in line for the presidency after the Vice President and the Speaker of the House?

The President Pro-tempore