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The U.S. Constitution Created by E. Murphy and F. Boxer Summer, 2006 Constitution al Conventio n Ratifying th e Constituti on Principles o f the Consti tution Structure of the Constit ution Bill of Righ ts /Amendmen ts Citizenship Legislative Branch How a Bill B ecomes a Law Executive Br anch Electoral Co llege Cabinet Judicial Br anch Select a topic from above to study. Click on a flag to come back to this page. QuickTim GIF deco are needed

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The U.S. ConstitutionCreated by E. Murphy and F. Boxer Summer, 2006

Constitutional Convention

Ratifying the Constitution

Principles of the Constitution

Structure of the Constitution

Bill of Rights /Amendments

Citizenship Legislative Branch

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Executive Branch

Electoral College

Cabinet Judicial Branch

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Constitutional Convention

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What was the name for the first set of laws for the United States?

• Declaration of Independence• Articles of Confederation

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Why was the Great Compromise important?

• It established that slaves would count as 3/5 of a person for the purpose of representation in Congress and taxes.

• It established the two parts of Congress: the House of Representatives (based on population of the state) and the Senate (each state got two).

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Which of the following was part of the 3/5 Compromise?

• It established that slaves would count 3/5 of a person for the purpose of representation in Congress and taxes.

• It maintained the slave trade until at least 1808.

• Both answers are correct• Only the first answer is correct

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Ratifying the Constitution

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What is the difference between a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist?

•The Federalists wanted to be loyal to England, while the Anti-Federalists wanted to separate from England.

•A federalist wanted the Constitution ratified while the Anti-Federalists did not like the Constitution because they felt it made the government too powerful and wanted a Bill of Rights added

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Principles of the Constitution

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Which of the following best describes the principle of Checks and Balances?• Power in government is divided equally among

the three branches and divided in such a way that each branch has a little say over the other branches so no one branch becomes too powerful.

• Power in government is divided in three branches: Legislative, Executive and Judicial.

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Which of the following describes the principle of Separation of Powers?• Power in government is divided into three bran

ches: Legislative, Executive and Judicial.

• People use their right to vote to elect others to represent their interests in government.

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Which of the following describes the principle of Republicanism?

• Power in government is divided into three branches: Legislative, Judicial and Executive.

• People use their vote to elect others to represent their interests in government.

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Which of the following describes the principle of Limited Government?• The Bill of Rights protects the individual rights

of the people from an overly powerful government.

• Everyone, even the leaders in the government, must follow the laws and the Constitution.

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Which of the following describes the principle of Individual Rights?• People rule the government through their vote.

• The Bill of Rights protects the individual rights of the people from an overly powerful government.

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Which of the following describes the principle of Popular Sovereignty?• People rule the government through their vote.

• Power in government is divided equally among the three branches and in such a way that each branch has little say over the other branches so no one branch becomes too powerful.

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What is an article? Structure of the Constitution

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Article 1 is about the….

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

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Article 2 is about the………

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

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Article 3 is about………

• Relations among the states

• The Judicial Branch

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Article 4 is about………

• Relations among the states

• Amending (changing) the Constitution

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Article 5 is about………

• Relations among the states

• Amending (changing) the Constitution

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Article 6 is about………

• The Legislative Branch

• The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land

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Article 7 is about………

• Ratifying the Constitution

• The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land

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Bill of Rights/Amendments

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Which of the following best describes the Bill of Rights?

• First Ten Amendments• Protects the individual rights of the people

from an overly powerful government

• Both answers are correct• The second answer is correct

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Which Amendment explains that people have the right to freedom of speech, press, petition, assembly and religion?

• Amendment 3

• Amendment 1

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Citizenship

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What is the difference between a natural born citizen and a naturalized citizen?

• A person who is born in the US (or to US citizens) is a naturalized citizen while a person who becomes a citizen later in life by following a procedure established by Congress is a natural born citizen.

• A person who is born in the US (or to US citizens) is a natural born citizen while a person who becomes a citizen later in life following a procedure established by Congress is a naturalized citizen.

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Legislative Branch

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What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch?

• Enforces laws

• Makes laws

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Which of the following best describes the qualifications to be in the Senate?• Must be at least 25 years old, a citizen of seve

n years, and live in the state represented.

• Must be at least 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years, and live in the state represented.

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Which of the following best describes the qualifications to be in the House of Representatives?

• Must be at least 25 years old, a citizen for seven years, and live in the state represented.

• Must be at least 30 years old, a citizen for nine years, and live in the state represented.

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Which of the following best describes the term in office to be a member of the Senate?

• 6 years

• 2 years

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Which of the following best describes the term of office for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 6 years

• 2 years

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Which of the following best describes the job of the Senate?

• Makes laws, chooses the president in a tie, starts revenue bills, can start impeachment.

• Make laws, approves treaties and appointments made by the president, and is the jury in impeachment.

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Which of the following best describes the job of the House?

• Makes laws, chooses the president in a tie, starts revenue bills, can start impeachment.

• Make laws, approves treaties and appointments made by the president, and is the jury in impeachment

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Which of the following best describes something that Congress CANNOT do?

•Declare War

•Give titles of nobility

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How many members are there in the Senate?

• 435

• 100

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How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

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Who is the leader of the Senate?

• Vice-president

• Speaker of the House

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Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• Speaker of the House

• Vice-president

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How can Congress check the power of the Executive Branch?

• Approve treaties made by the president• Override presidential veto

• Both answers are correct• Only the first answer is correct

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How can Congress check the power of the Judicial Branch?

• Approve judges appointed by the president• Make lower courts

• Only the first answer is correct• Both answers are correct

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How a Bill Becomes a Law

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What is it called when Congress can make laws that are necessary and proper, even if it isn’t specifically written in the Constitution?

• Elastic Clause

• Judicial Review

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How many votes are needed for Congress to start an Amendment?

• Majority

• 2/3 vote

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How many votes are needed for both houses of Congress to pass a bill?

• 2/3 vote

• Majority

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How many votes are needed for Congress to override a president’s veto of a bill?

• 2/3 vote

• Majority

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Executive Branch

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What is the purpose of the Executive Branch?

• Makes laws

• Enforces laws

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Which of the following best describes the qualifications to be President or Vice-president?

• Must be at least 25 years old, a citizen for seven years, and live in the state represented.

• Must be at least 35 years old, a natural born citizen, and a resident of the U.S. for 14 years.

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Which of the following best describes the term in office for the President?

• 4 years

• 2 years

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Which of the following best describes the job of the President?

• Enforces laws, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, represents the U.S., makes appointments

• Interprets laws and the Constitution

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What is the most amount of terms a president can serve?

• 2 terms

• 4 terms

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Electoral College

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Who ultimately elects the president?

• Voters in the state

• Electoral College

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How is the number of electors for each state for the Electoral College determined?

• Equal to the number of representatives and senators from each state.

• Each state has the same amount

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Cabinet

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What are the presidential advisors called?

• Ambassadors

• Cabinet

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How many members are there in the Cabinet?

• 13

• 9

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Which presidential advisor is in charge of foreign affairs?

• Secretary of Homeland Security

• Secretary of State

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Which presidential advisor is in charge of the military?

• Secretary of Defense

• Secretary of State

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Which presidential advisor is in charge of protecting the U.S. from terrorist attacks?

• Secretary of Defense

• Secretary of Homeland Security

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Judicial Branch

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What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?

• Enforce laws

• Interprets laws

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Which of the following best describes the qualifications to be a Supreme Court Justice?

• Must be at least 35 years of age, a natural born citizen, and a resident of the U.S. for 14 years.

• No qualifications

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Which of the following best describes the term in office for a member of the Supreme Court?

• 4 years

• Life term

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Which of the following best describes the job of the Supreme Court?

• Interprets laws and the Constitution

• Make laws, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, represents the U.S., makes appointments

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How many members are there in the Supreme Court?

• 9

• 435

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What is the highest court in the land?

• Supreme Court

• District Court

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What is the lowest court in the land?

• District Court

• Court of Appeals

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How are federal judges selected?

• Appointed by the president, approved by the Senate

• Elected by the people

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What is it called when Supreme Court judges can interpret laws to decide if they are Constitutional or not?

• Elastic Clause

• Judicial Review

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