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What is the maximum number of years a president can serve?
What is the maximum number of years a president can serve?
Which amendment states that powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states?
Which amendment states that powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states?
How many federal district courts are there in the U.S.?
How many federal district courts are there in the U.S.?
Who acts as the jury during an impeachment trial?
Who acts as the jury during an impeachment trial?
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What determines how many members represent each state in the House of Representatives?
What determines how many members represent each state in the House of Representatives?
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How does Congress override a presidential veto?
How does Congress override a presidential veto?
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Which branch of government has the power to declare war on other nations?
Which branch of government has the power to declare war on other nations?
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Can someone who has been a naturalized citizen have their citizenship taken away?
Can someone who has been a naturalized citizen have their citizenship taken away?
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Which amendment provides protection against illegal searches and seizures?
Which amendment provides protection against illegal searches and seizures?
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What is the primary duty of the Judicial branch of government?
What is the primary duty of the Judicial branch of government?
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Which house of Congress has the authority to impeach a president?
Which house of Congress has the authority to impeach a president?
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What is the maximum number of years a Senator serves in a single term?
What is the maximum number of years a Senator serves in a single term?
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What is the legal concept of Eminent Domain?
What is the legal concept of Eminent Domain?
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At what age must a person be to serve as a U.S. Senator?
At what age must a person be to serve as a U.S. Senator?
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Which amendment states that citizens have rights beyond those explicitly listed in the Constitution?
Which amendment states that citizens have rights beyond those explicitly listed in the Constitution?
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Which article of the Constitution addresses the Legislative branch?
Which article of the Constitution addresses the Legislative branch?
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Which of the following amendments guarantees the right to a public trial?
Which of the following amendments guarantees the right to a public trial?
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What is the primary role of the Vice President in the Senate?
What is the primary role of the Vice President in the Senate?
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What term describes the power of the government to take private property for public use?
What term describes the power of the government to take private property for public use?
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What is the main purpose of the Elastic Clause in the Constitution?
What is the main purpose of the Elastic Clause in the Constitution?
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How long is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
How long is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
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Which amendment protects individuals from cruel and unusual punishment?
Which amendment protects individuals from cruel and unusual punishment?
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What is the minimum age requirement to serve as a U.S. Senator?
What is the minimum age requirement to serve as a U.S. Senator?
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Which body of Congress is primarily responsible for impeachment proceedings?
Which body of Congress is primarily responsible for impeachment proceedings?
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What is the total number of members in the Presidential Cabinet?
What is the total number of members in the Presidential Cabinet?
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Which article of the Constitution covers the powers of the judicial branch?
Which article of the Constitution covers the powers of the judicial branch?
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Which amendment ensures that individuals cannot be forced to testify against themselves?
Which amendment ensures that individuals cannot be forced to testify against themselves?
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What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the House of Representatives?
What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the House of Representatives?
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Which legal term refers to the government’s authority to seize private property for public use?
Which legal term refers to the government’s authority to seize private property for public use?
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What major power does the Legislative branch have concerning international relations?
What major power does the Legislative branch have concerning international relations?
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What is required to successfully pardon someone convicted of a federal crime?
What is required to successfully pardon someone convicted of a federal crime?
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Which office holder is third in the presidential line of succession?
Which office holder is third in the presidential line of succession?
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Which term describes powers specifically assigned to the federal government?
Which term describes powers specifically assigned to the federal government?
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What does the term 'Due Process' refer to in the context of the legal system?
What does the term 'Due Process' refer to in the context of the legal system?
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How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?
How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?
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Which amendment prohibits Congress from passing laws that would suspend the right to a fair trial?
Which amendment prohibits Congress from passing laws that would suspend the right to a fair trial?
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Study Notes
Chapter 6 Review - McDougal Littell Flip Cards
- Federal Courts: There are 94 federal district courts in the U.S.
- Presidential Line of Succession: The Speaker of the House is third in line for the presidency.
- Powers Reserved to States: The 10th Amendment reserves powers not given to the national government for the states.
- U.S. Citizenship Requirements: To become a U.S. citizen, one must be over 21, financially independent, understand spoken and written English, understand U.S. history and government, and obey the law and support the Constitution.
- Naturalized Citizenship Revocation: Citizenship can be revoked from a naturalized citizen.
- House of Representatives Term Length: A term in the House of Representatives is 2 years.
- Circuit Courts of Appeals: There are 12 Circuit Courts of Appeals.
- Federal Government Powers: Delegated powers are assigned to the federal government.
- Naturalized Citizens: People with foreign-born parents can become naturalized citizens.
- Presidential Impeachments: Two presidents have been impeached: Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton. Neither were removed from office.
- Maximum Presidential Service: A president can serve for two terms or up to 10 years.
- Judicial Review: Federal courts can strike down federal laws if they are unconstitutional.
- Cabinet Position: The Secretary of Homeland Security is the most recent cabinet position created.
- Impeachment Trial Jury: The U.S. Senate acts as the jury during an impeachment trial.
- Presidential Veto Override: Congress can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote in each house.
- War Powers: The legislative branch has the power to declare war.
- Supreme Court Justices: There are 9 Supreme Court justices.
- Self-Incrimination: The 5th Amendment protects individuals from having to testify against themselves.
- Illegal Search and Seizure: The 4th Amendment protects against illegal search and seizure.
Chapter 6 Review - Continued
- Age Requirement for Senators: The age requirement to be a Senator is 30.
- Senator Term Length: A Senator's term is 6 years.
- Appellate Courts: Appellate courts review lower district court decisions.
- Presidential Cabinet Size: The Presidential Cabinet has 15 members.
- Federal Government Structure: The federal government shares or divides power between the national and state governments.
- Senate President: The Vice President is the president of the Senate.
- House Representatives: The House of Representatives has 435 members.
- Legislative Branch Article: Article 1 of the Constitution deals with the legislative branch.
- First Amendment Freedoms: The first amendment protects freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
- Right to Bear Arms: The 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to keep and bear arms.
- Executive Cabinet Titles: The leading members of the Executive Cabinet are called Secretaries.
- Judicial Branch Article: Article III of the Constitution outlines the powers of the judicial branch.
- Judicial Duty: The judicial branch has the duty to interpret the laws.
- Quartering of Soldiers: The 3rd Amendment prevents the forced quartering of soldiers.
- Cruel and Unusual Punishment: The 8th Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment.
- Presidential Veto Power: The President has the power to veto legislation.
- Indiana Representatives: Indiana has 9 U.S. Representatives.
- Eminent Domain: Eminent domain is the right of the government to take private land if it benefits the public.
- Elastic Clause: The elastic clause allows Congress to expand its delegated powers.
- More Rights than Listed: The 9th Amendment states that people have more rights than those listed in the Constitution.
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This quiz covers key concepts from Chapter 6, focusing on the federal court system, presidential succession, and U.S. citizenship requirements. Test your knowledge on the Constitution, powers of the government, and the role of naturalized citizens in America. Prepare for your exam with these critical review questions.
