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| Declaration of Independence |
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| What document broke our ties with England? |
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| The Articles of Confederation were weak because power lied with the... |
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| Under the Articles there was no _____ branch to enforce the laws. |
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| AMEND the articles of Confederation |
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| The original purpose of the Philadelphia Convention was to... |
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| Settled the problem of representation. |
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| What did the Great Compromise do? |
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| Virginia plan favored large states whereas New Jersey favored the small states because it wanted equal representation. |
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| What was the Virginia plan? New Jersey plan? |
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| The Constitution was difficult to ratify because it lacked... |
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| Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? |
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| Was the Constitution stronger or weaker than the Articles? |
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| What is giving aid and comfort to an enemy? |
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| Form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility |
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| What are the constitutional goals stated in the preamble? |
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| Reserved powers are left to... |
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| elastic/necessary and proper |
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| Implied powers came from the _____ clause. |
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| dividing power between the states and national government |
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| court order to see a judge - prevents you from being kept in jail without a trial |
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| What is a writ of habeas corpus? What does it prevent from happening? |
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| it allows some laws to vary but yet keeps us unified with other laws too |
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| Federalism is a flexible system because _________ |
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| It affects relations amongst the states and says that states must recognize the legal documents of other states. |
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| What is the full faith and credit clause? |
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| The Bill of Rights now applies to all governments because of which amendment? |
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| The Surpreme law of the land is found in the _____. |
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| Shared by the states and national government. |
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| What are concurrent powers? |
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| ex post facto laws, coining money, making treaties, declaring war, etc. |
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| What powers are denied to the states? |
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| How many amendments are there to the Constitution? |
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| 2/3 of Congress to propose. 3/4 of states to adopt. |
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| How do you propose and adopt an amendment? |
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| What are the first ten amendments called? |
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| Why has the constitution been able to last over 200+ years? It can be _________. |
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| attorney, fair trial, no dbl. jeopardy, speed trial, remain silent, etc. |
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| Due process includes the right to.... |
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| What amendment contains the equal protection clause? |
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| The president can only serve __ terms because of 22nd amendment. |
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| What did the 19th amendment say? |
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| Speech, religion, bear arms, no illegal searches, fair trial, attorney, etc. |
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| What are the rights found in the Bill of Rights? |
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| What are the 3 branches of government? |
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| What does the legislative branch do? |
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| What does the judicial branch do? |
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| What does the executive branch do? |
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| To override a veto it takes ___ vote of Congress |
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| How does Congress check both the executive and judicial branches? |
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| Who is commander in chief? |
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| Pres, VP, Speaker, Pres. Pro Tempore, Cabinet |
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| What is the order of succession (presidency)? |
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| Who approves the President's treaties? |
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| Who calls Congress into special session? |
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| What branch does the power to raise the army and navy lie in? |
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| Who makes and presents the budget? |
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| ways each branch can keep the other branches in line/restrained |
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| What are checks and balances? |
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| The power to begin revenue (tax) bills lies in which chamber? |
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| tax, coin money, patents, copyrights, declare war, raise/train military, etc |
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| What are some of the expressed powers of Congress? |
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| Our Surpreme Court can declare laws _____. |
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| calling special session, veto |
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| Name 2 things that the president can check the legislature by. |
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| burn it and carefully bury ashes |
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| How do you deal with a worn flag? |
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| How do you fly the flag to show respect in times of death? |
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| 18 year old registered citizen |
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| What makes one eligible to vote in the US? |
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| The idea that the longer you have been there.. the more perks/better assignments you have access to |
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| Electoral college and 3rd parties |
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| 3rd parties don't do well because of winner take all. Ex. Ross Perot got 19 million votes but 0 electoral votes |
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| Where do most bills in Congress die? |
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| 1st amendment.. what does it cover? |
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| speech, religion, press, assembly, petition, association |
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| Quartering of soldiers illegal |
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| No illegal search and seizures |
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| due process, no self incrimination (remain silent), eminent domain, double jeopardy |
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| Being tried and punished twice for the same crime |
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| Right to an attorney/fair/speedy trial with a jury of your peers |
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| Must be read your rights when arrested |
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| No faculty led prayer in school |
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| Poor person's right to an attorney |
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| Shay's rebellion.. why important? |
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| wake up call.. showed us the articles of confederation were too weak |
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| Idea that God created the state/chose the rulers |
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| Idea that man is capable/rationale and that man created the state. Man worked with man to create the rules, etc. |
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| no cruel or unusual punishment |
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| chief justice of Supreme Court |
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| wrote the declaration of independence |
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| document that broke ties with England |
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| Declaration of independence |
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| Takes 4 judges to pull up a case |
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| Court order to send up all the records that you have on a case |
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| Article VI says that the ___________ government is Supreme |
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| National/our national Constitution |
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| Privileges and Immunities Clause |
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| says that you must treat out of staters fairly/let them have access and travel through your state |
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| Used during WWII to house Japanese Americans because of Pearl Harbor |
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| What kind of men were the framers? |
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| Rich, white, educated, experienced, young, best of the best of their times |
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| is it hard/easy to make an amendment? |
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| Very difficult to get to 2/3 and 3/4 |
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| How many total amendments? |
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| The only amendment to repeal another amendment is... |
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| President meeting his troops/head of military |
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| used to work out the differences on a bill (House and Senate) |
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| 4 characteristics of the state |
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| Population, Territory, sovereignty, government |
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| What kinds of things did the King tax/ |
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| Father of our Constitution |
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| How many electoral votes does IL have? |
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| Federalist v. Antifederalist.. where did they stand on teh Bill of Rights? Constitution? |
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Fed- don't need a Bill of Rights, support Const b/c we need a strong national govt.
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| Which type of grant is the most specific and controlling? |
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| Is govt. a new phenomenon or have we had governments for a long time in history? |
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| Old.. Greeks, Romans, Hammurabbi's code, etc. |
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| Total # of Reps in US House |
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| What determines seats in the US House? |
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| What branch enforces the laws? |
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| Aiding and comforting an enemy of the US is called ____________ |
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| What branch of govt. interprets and applies the laws? |
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| How long is a US reps term of office? |
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| Qualifications for President? |
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| NB citizen, 35 years old, resident of US 14 years |
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| Impeach.. what does it mean? |
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| Accuse/charge with a crime |
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| A torn tattered flag should be.. |
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| What fraction does it take to override the President's veto? |
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| Qualifications for a US Representative? |
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| 25 years old, 7 year citizen, resident of State |
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| The only amendment to repeal another amendment is the _______ amendment. |
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| What do we call the first 10 amendments? |
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| Executive, Legislative,Judicial |
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| Who actually selects the President of the US? |
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| Dividing power between the states and national government is called ________ |
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| Who makes and presents a budget each year to Congress? |
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| The only federal court to use a jury of peers to hear a case is _________ |
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| Aiding and comforting an enemy of the US is called.......... |
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| VA plan.. favor big or small states? Why? |
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| Big.. representation would be based on population. |
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| What issue did the Great/Connecticut Compromise settle at the Constitutional Convention? |
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| Dick Durbin/Tammy Duckworth |
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| Checks the President has on Congress? |
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| Veto, call special sessions |
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| What fraction of the Senate is up for election every 2 years? |
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| During a time of mourning.. how do you use the flag to show respect? |
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| Who is commander in cheif? |
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| Implied powers come from what clause? |
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| Necessary and Proper clause/Elastic Clause |
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| What year did IL become a state? |
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| First European country to settle in IL? |
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| What is the main trial court at the state level in IL? |
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| Circuit Court (DO NOT Pick District court.. that is federal!) |
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| Is the new Constitution stronger or weaker than our first govt under the ARticles of Confed? |
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| What was the original purpose of the Philadelphia Convention? |
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| to amend the ARticles (but RI doesn't show up so they change the purpose) |
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| How do you override the Governor's veto in IL? |
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| 3/5 of both chambers in General Assembly |
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| How many reps in the IL House in the General Assembly? |
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| How many senators in the IL Senate in the General Assembly? |
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| What veto does the governor not have? |
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| Pocket b/c he gets 60 days to look at a bill!! |
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| How long is an Illinois Supreme Court judges term of office? |
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| Where is the Illinois Bill of Rights located in the IL constitution? |
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| Shared by state and national government |
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| How long do federal judges serve in office? |
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| Who is the President of the Senate? |
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| Who fills in when teh President of the Senate can't be there? |
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| 20th amendment ends the lame duck period by |
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| moving up the start date to January for Congress and the President |
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| Who approves the president's appointments? |
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| Who charges and who is the jury during impeachment? |
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| House charges, Senate is the jury |
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| limits the president to 2 terms (4 year terms) |
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| Head of the department of Justice |
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| Full Faith and Credit Clause |
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| says that legal documents carry over from state to state |
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| Illegally found evidence must be thrown out.Inadmissable! |
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| Would a liberal or conservative support abortion? welfare? gun control?* |
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| all of those would be supported by a liberal (democrat) |
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| Everyone participates (vs: representative where you elect others for you to vote) |
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| Who keeps the official records of the State of Illinois and the great seal of the state? |
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| if the governor of IL dies or resigns, who takes over in the line of succession? |
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| Springfield today, formerly Kaskaskia and Vandalia |
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| What positions does the President appoint? |
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| Judges, ambassadors, cabinet, maybe a new VP should one die or resign. NOT speaker of the House!! |
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| How many reps does IL have in the US house of Reps? |
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| Marbury v. Madison.. why important? |
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| Established judicial review |
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| Being tried and punished twice for the same crime. |
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| What kind of men were the framers? |
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| Rich, White educated, experienced. Best and brightest of their times. |
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| List 3 things in the Bill of Rights? |
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| speech, religion, press assembly, bear arms, any due process rights 4-8, reserved powers, etc. (Varies) |
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| Young boy who was killed and sparked Civil Rights movement b/c his casket was left open. Killed for whistling at a white woman. |
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| First two races for the Presidency in the primary/caucus season. |
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| The idea that the longer you have been there.. the more perks/better assignments you have access to |
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| Electoral college and 3rd parties |
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| 3rd parties don't do well because of winner take all. Ex. Ross Perot got 19 million votes but 0 electoral votes |
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| Where do most bills in Congress die? |
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| 1st amendment.. what does it cover? |
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| speech, religion, press, assembly, petition, association |
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| Quartering of soldiers illegal |
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| No illegal search and seizures |
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| due process, no self incrimination (remain silent), eminent domain, double jeopardy |
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| Being tried and punished twice for the same crime |
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| Right to an attorney/fair/speedy trial with a jury of your peers |
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| Must be read your rights when arrested |
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| No faculty led prayer in school |
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| Poor person's right to an attorney |
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Definition
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| Shay's rebellion.. why important? |
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Definition
| wake up call.. showed us the articles of confederation were too weak |
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Term
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Definition
| Idea that God created the state/chose the rulers |
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Term
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Definition
| Idea that man is capable/rationale and that man created the state. Man worked with man to create the rules, etc. |
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| no cruel or unusual punishment |
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| chief justice of Supreme Court |
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| wrote the declaration of independence |
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Term
| document that broke ties with England |
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Definition
| Declaration of independence |
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Term
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Definition
| Takes 4 judges to pull up a case |
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Term
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Definition
| Court order to send up all the records that you have on a case |
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Term
| Article VI says that the ___________ government is Supreme |
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Definition
| National/our national Constitution |
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Term
| Privileges and Immunities Clause |
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Definition
| says that you must treat out of staters fairly/let them have access and travel through your state |
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Term
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Definition
| Used during WWII to house Japanese Americans because of Pearl Harbor |
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Term
| What kind of men were the framers? |
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Definition
| Rich, white, educated, experienced, young, best of the best of their times |
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Term
| is it hard/easy to make an amendment? |
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Definition
| Very difficult to get to 2/3 and 3/4 |
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| How many total amendments? |
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Definition
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| The only amendment to repeal another amendment is... |
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Definition
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| President meeting his troops/head of military |
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Term
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Definition
| used to work out the differences on a bill (House and Senate) |
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Term
| 4 characteristics of the state |
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Definition
| Population, Territory, sovereignty, government |
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Term
| What kinds of things did the King tax/ |
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Definition
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| Father of our Constitution |
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Definition
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| How many electoral votes does IL have? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| Federalist v. Antifederalist.. where did they stand on teh Bill of Rights? Constitution? |
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Definition
Fed- don't need a Bill of Rights, support Const b/c we need a strong national govt.
Antifed- need a B of R and want states to have most power |
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Term
| Which type of grant is the most specific and controlling? |
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Definition
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Term
| Is govt. a new phenomenon or have we had governments for a long time in history? |
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Definition
| Old.. Greeks, Romans, Hammurabbi's code, etc. |
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Term
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Definition
| Total # of Reps in US House |
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Term
| What determines seats in the US House? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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| What branch enforces the laws? |
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Definition
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Term
| Aiding and comforting an enemy of the US is called ____________ |
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Definition
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Term
| What branch of govt. interprets and applies the laws? |
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Definition
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Term
| How long is a US reps term of office? |
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Definition
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Term
| Qualifications for President? |
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Definition
| NB citizen, 35 years old, resident of US 14 years |
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Term
| Impeach.. what does it mean? |
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Definition
| Accuse/charge with a crime |
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Term
| A torn tattered flag should be.. |
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Definition
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Term
| What fraction does it take to override the President's veto? |
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Definition
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Term
| Qualifications for a US Representative? |
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Definition
| 25 years old, 7 year citizen, resident of State |
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Term
| The only amendment to repeal another amendment is the _______ amendment. |
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Definition
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Term
| What do we call the first 10 amendments? |
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Definition
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Definition
| Executive, Legislative,Judicial |
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Term
| Who actually selects the President of the US? |
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Definition
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Term
| Dividing power between the states and national government is called ________ |
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Definition
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| Who makes and presents a budget each year to Congress? |
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Definition
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| The only federal court to use a jury of peers to hear a case is _________ |
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Definition
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Definition
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| Aiding and comforting an enemy of the US is called.......... |
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Definition
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Term
| VA plan.. favor big or small states? Why? |
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Definition
| Big.. representation would be based on population. |
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Term
| What issue did the Great/Connecticut Compromise settle at the Constitutional Convention? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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| Dick Durbin/Tammy Duckworth |
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Definition
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Term
| Checks the President has on Congress? |
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Definition
| Veto, call special sessions |
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| What fraction of the Senate is up for election every 2 years? |
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Definition
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Term
| During a time of mourning.. how do you use the flag to show respect? |
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Definition
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Term
| Who is commander in cheif? |
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Definition
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Term
| Implied powers come from what clause? |
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Definition
| Necessary and Proper clause/Elastic Clause |
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Term
| What year did IL become a state? |
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Definition
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Term
| First European country to settle in IL? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the main trial court at the state level in IL? |
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Definition
| Circuit Court (DO NOT Pick District court.. that is federal!) |
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Term
| Is the new Constitution stronger or weaker than our first govt under the ARticles of Confed? |
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Definition
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Term
| What was the original purpose of the Philadelphia Convention? |
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Definition
| to amend the ARticles (but RI doesn't show up so they change the purpose) |
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Term
| How do you override the Governor's veto in IL? |
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Definition
| 3/5 of both chambers in General Assembly |
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Term
| How many reps in the IL House in the General Assembly? |
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Definition
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| How many senators in the IL Senate in the General Assembly? |
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Definition
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Term
| What veto does the governor not have? |
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Definition
| Pocket b/c he gets 60 days to look at a bill!! |
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| How long is an Illinois Supreme Court judges term of office? |
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Definition
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| Where is the Illinois Bill of Rights located in the IL constitution? |
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Definition
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| Shared by state and national government |
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| How long do federal judges serve in office? |
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| Who is the President of the Senate? |
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| Who fills in when teh President of the Senate can't be there? |
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| 20th amendment ends the lame duck period by |
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| moving up the start date to January for Congress and the President |
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| Who approves the president's appointments? |
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| Who charges and who is the jury during impeachment? |
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| House charges, Senate is the jury |
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| limits the president to 2 terms (4 year terms) |
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| Head of the department of Justice |
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| Full Faith and Credit Clause |
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| says that legal documents carry over from state to state |
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| Illegally found evidence must be thrown out.Inadmissable! |
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| Would a liberal or conservative support abortion? welfare? gun control?* |
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| all of those would be supported by a liberal (democrat) |
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| Everyone participates (vs: representative where you elect others for you to vote) |
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| Who keeps the official records of the State of Illinois and the great seal of the state? |
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| if the governor of IL dies or resigns, who takes over in the line of succession? |
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| Springfield today, formerly Kaskaskia and Vandalia |
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| What positions does the President appoint? |
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| Judges, ambassadors, cabinet, maybe a new VP should one die or resign. NOT speaker of the House!! |
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| How many reps does IL have in the US house of Reps? |
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| Marbury v. Madison.. why important? |
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| Established judicial review |
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| Being tried and punished twice for the same crime. |
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| What kind of men were the framers? |
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| Rich, White educated, experienced. Best and brightest of their times. |
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| List 3 things in the Bill of Rights? |
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| speech, religion, press assembly, bear arms, any due process rights 4-8, reserved powers, etc. (Varies) |
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| Young boy who was killed and sparked Civil Rights movement b/c his casket was left open. Killed for whistling at a white woman. |
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| First two races for the Presidency in the primary/caucus season. |
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