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- 1Which is the only branch of the government that can declare war?

- 2If you were not born in the United States but want to become a U.S. Citizen, what are three major requirements to become a citizen?Be 18 years old
live in the US for at least 5 years
take a constitution test
- 3What is the name of 10 amendments?The Bill of Rights is the name of the first 10 amendments.

- 4In which article of the U.S. Constitution is the creation of the Judicial Branch Stated?

- 5During slavery why would Southern slave owners want their slaves to be counted in the population?If they counted their slaves then their population count grew and southern states would get more representatives.

- 6Which are the fundamental liberties of American Citizens?The Bill of Rights. Amendments 1-10.

- 7If a state has a large population then what will this mean for its membership in the House of Representatives?Having a larger population gives a state more Representative members

- 8What does the necessary and proper clause of article allow Congress to do?Expand their powers

- 9Which amendments guarantee Americans fundamental liberties?The first 10 amendments guarantee Americans their fundamental liberties

- 10In which branch of the government are all the Judges, courts and justices located?Judicial Branch

- 11How does the president "check" on the Legislative Branch?By being able to:
-Veto the Congress's bills and
-by being able to adjourn (call) congress to meet.
- 12What was the Great Compromise about?The Great Compromise was the agreement to divide the Legislative Branch into two Houses. The House of Reps and the Senate.

- 13The Great Compromise was the agreement to divide the Legislative Branch into two Houses. The House of Reps and the Senate.The President of the United States.

- 14What does the First Amendment give people the right to do?The 1st amendment gives people the freedom of speech, to picket or protest, and freedom of religion

- 15What amendment of the US constitution states that a citizen does not need to testify against himself in court?The fifth (5th) amendment

- 16What are reserved powers?Reserved powers are the powers that are kept by the States

- 17Who makes sure that the laws that are made are enforced?Executive Branch

- 18What system is used to elect the president of the United States?The Electoral College Vote

- 19In which article of the U.S. Constitution is the creation of the Legislative Branch Stated?In article 1

- 20Which branch of the government writes or create laws?

- 21Who must approve all treaties made by the US President?The Senate or Legislative Branch must approve all treaties made by the president.

- 22How often are Senators elected?senators are elected every 6 years

- 23Which article in the Constitution allows the Congress to Expand its powers?

- 24Which article in the Constitution allows the Congress to Expand its powers?The powers are reserved or left to the states or the people.

- 25What are two powers shared between the federal and state governments?The powers to tax and build roads.

- 26In which article of the U.S. Constitution is the creation of the Executive Branch Stated?Article 2

- 27How long is a presidential term?4 years

- 28Which branch is in charge of interpreting the laws that are made?

- 29In which article of the U.S. Constitution is the creation of the Legislative Branch Stated?

- 30How many Senators does each state get to represent them?Each state gets 2 senators

- 31What is the definition of democracy?a government that is made of officials that are elected by the people

- 32What fraction of the All states are needed for an Amendment to become a part of the Law?3/4 of all states are needed in order for an Amendment to become a part of the Law.

- 33What is the definition of Federalism?A government that divides powers between the central government and state governments.

- 34Who are the only members that can INTRODUCE a bill in Congress?The Members of the U.S. Congress are the only members who can introduce a bill.

- 35What is the name of the two Houses that make up the Legislative Branch?The two houses that make up the congress are the House of Representatives and The Senate.

- 36What can the president do if he does not approve of a law that is made by Congress?He can veto and law that he does not approve

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