US Constitution and Government

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What did Federalists want?

To ratify the US Constitution

What did Anti-Federalists want?

A Bill of Rights, to not ratify the US Constitution

The Bill of Rights protects your _____.

Rights and freedoms

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidency?

<p>270</p>
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The House of Representatives and the Senate make up the _____ Branch, also known as _____.

<p>Legislative, Congress</p>
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How old do you have to be to become President?

<p>35 years old</p>
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A natural born citizen is someone who _____.

<p>lives in the country they were born in</p>
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"Congress shall have the power to create laws they deem _____."

<p>necessary and proper</p>
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What is the "Elastic Clause" from the United States Constitution?

<p>The clause granting Congress the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper to carry out its enumerated powers.</p>
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Article II of the Constitution creates the _____ branch.

<p>Executive</p>
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Article I of the Constitution creates the _____ branch.

<p>Legislative</p>
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Article III of the Constitution creates the_____ branch.

<p>Judicial</p>
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How long is the term limit for a Supreme Court Justice?

<p>For life</p>
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What is a militia?

<p>A nonprofessional citizen armed force</p>
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What is the correct order for the 3 main parts of the Constitution?

<p>Preamble, Articles, Amendments</p>
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Which amendment grants the right to bear arms?

<p>2nd Amendment</p>
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Which amendment of the Constitution prohibited alcohol?

<p>18th Amendment</p>
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Which amendment of the Constitution established women's suffrage?

<p>19th Amendment</p>
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Which amendment of the Constitution banned slavery in the United States?

<p>13th Amendment</p>
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Which amendment of the Constitution grants freedom of religion, freedom of the press, rights to assemble and petition?

<p>1st Amendment</p>
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Which Constitutional amendment prohibits excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishment?

<p>8th Amendment</p>
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Which Constitutional amendment grants a right to a jury trial in civil cases?

<p>7th Amendment</p>
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Which Constitutional amendment grants suffrage to citizens 18 years or older?

<p>26th Amendment</p>
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Which constitutional amendment repeals the prohibition of alcohol?

<p>21st Amendment</p>
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Which constitutional amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

<p>4th Amendment</p>
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Flashcards

What did Federalists want?

Favored ratifying the US Constitution.

What did Anti-Federalists want?

Wanted a Bill of Rights added to the US Constitution.

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

Guarantees rights and freedoms.

Electoral votes needed to win presidency?

270 electoral votes.

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What does the House and Senate make up?

The Legislative Branch.

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Minimum age to become President?

35 years old.

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Who is a natural born citizen?

Someone born in the country they live in.

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What is the 'Elastic Clause'?

Allows Congress to create laws they deem necessary and proper.

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What does Article II create?

Executive branch.

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What does Article I create?

Legislative branch.

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What does Article III create?

Judicial branch.

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Term limit for a Supreme Court Justice?

For life.

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What is a militia?

A nonprofessional citizen armed force.

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Order of the parts of the Constitution?

Preamble, articles, amendments.

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Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?

2nd amendment.

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Which amendment prohibited alcohol?

18th amendment.

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Which amendment established women's suffrage?

19th amendment.

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Which amendment banned slavery?

13th amendment.

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Amendment with freedom of religion, press, assembly?

1st amendment.

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Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches?

4th amendment.

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Study Notes

  • Federalists wanted to ratify the US Constitution
  • Anti-Federalists wanted a Bill of Rights, to not ratify the US Constitution
  • The Bill of Rights protects rights and freedoms
  • A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win the presidency
  • The House of Representatives and the Senate make up the Legislative Branch
  • The Legislative Branch is part of Congress
  • To be President, one must be 35 years old
  • A natural born citizen is someone who lives in the country they were born in
  • Congress can create laws they deem necessary and proper
  • The "Elastic Clause" from the United States Constitution allows congress to create laws
  • Article II of the Constitution creates the Executive branch
  • Article I of the Constitution creates the Legislative branch
  • Article III of the Constitution creates the Judicial branch
  • The term limit for a Supreme Court Justice is for life
  • A militia is a nonprofessional citizen armed force
  • The correct order for the 3 parts of the Constitution is Preamble, articles, amendments
  • The 2nd amendment grants the right to bear arms
  • The 18th amendment prohibited alcohol
  • The 19th amendment established women's suffrage
  • The 13th amendment banned slavery in the United States
  • The 1st amendment grants freedom of religion, freedom of the press, rights to assemble and petition
  • The 8th amendment prohibits excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishment
  • The 7th amendment grants a right to a jury trial in civil cases
  • The 26th amendment grants suffrage to citizens 18 years or older
  • The 21st amendment repeals the prohibition of alcohol
  • The 4th amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures

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