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Which body is responsible for choosing the vice president in the case of a tie?
Which body is responsible for choosing the vice president in the case of a tie?
Which state was never an independent country before becoming a U.S. state?
Which state was never an independent country before becoming a U.S. state?
What is the required number of Supreme Court justices needed to issue a writ of certiorari?
What is the required number of Supreme Court justices needed to issue a writ of certiorari?
What teaching approach should judges use when interpreting the law according to the content?
What teaching approach should judges use when interpreting the law according to the content?
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How many cabinet members were originally part of the U.S. government?
How many cabinet members were originally part of the U.S. government?
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What is the minimum age required to serve as a senator?
What is the minimum age required to serve as a senator?
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Who is referred to as the Father of the Constitution?
Who is referred to as the Father of the Constitution?
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How often does the United States take a census?
How often does the United States take a census?
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What is the total number of representatives in Congress?
What is the total number of representatives in Congress?
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Which article of the Constitution outlines the Legislative Branch?
Which article of the Constitution outlines the Legislative Branch?
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What is the maximum number of terms a president can serve?
What is the maximum number of terms a president can serve?
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Who was the First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Who was the First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
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What term describes a federal court order issued against a specific federal official?
What term describes a federal court order issued against a specific federal official?
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Study Notes
Articles of the Constitution
- Article I: Establishes the Legislative Branch (Congress)
- Article II: Establishes the Executive Branch (President, majority of federal employees)
- Article III: Establishes the Judicial Branch (Supreme Court, referees)
- Article IV: Defines relationships between states (state representation)
- Article V: Details the amendment process (27 amendments)
- Article VI: Establishes the Constitution as the supreme law of the land, no one above it.
- Article VII: Outlines the ratification process.
US Government Structure and Principles
- Branches of Government: Executive, Legislative, Judicial
- 51 Governments: 50 states + federal government
- Senate: Declares war, ratifies treaties
- House of Representatives: Handles financial matters (budget, money)
- Terms of Office: House (2 years, 25+ years old); Senate (6 years, 30+ years old); President (4 years, 2 terms max, 35+ years old)
- Maximum Presidential Terms: Four (FDR)
- Declaration of Independence Father: Thomas Jefferson
- Constitution Father: James Madison
- First Supreme Court Justice: John Jay
- First US Constitution: Articles of Confederation
- Census Frequency: Every 10 years
- Constitutional Ratification Process Requirements: 9 out of the 13 colonies
- UN Head: Secretary General
- Congress Representatives: 538 total (100 Senators + 438 Representatives)
Amendments and Legal Principles
- Amendments: Memorize all 27 amendments for a comprehensive understanding
- Writ of Certiorari: Supreme Court order for lower court case review (4/9 justices)
- Writ of Mandamus: Federal court order against federal officials; non-compliance grounds for impeachment
- Tiebreaker: Senate for VP; House for President
Specific States/Countries
- States that were once their own countries: California (Bear Flag Republic), Texas (Lone Star Republic), Colorado (not a Republic)
- Former country example (California): California previously was an independent nation called Bear Flag Republic
Additional Governmental Information
- Cabinet: 15 members (originally 4)
- Accessories to Crime: Accessory before the fact, accessory after the fact (defined)
- Main Source for Independence & US Constitution: The Bible (stated as 34% main source)
- Judicial Review vs. Judicial Activism: Judges should follow the law (interpret) rather than personal viewpoints.
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Explore the essential components of the U.S. Constitution and the structure of the government through this quiz. You'll learn about the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches, as well as the key articles that outline their functions and powers. Perfect for anyone studying U.S. government principles and constitutional law.
