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| when did the us declair itself free from england |
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| What meeting was the first US government developed at? |
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| Constitutional convention |
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| What was the name of the 1st American Government? |
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| When was the constution finished and presented to the states? |
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| Was it a strong or weak alliance of the 13 states? |
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| List the strengths of the Articles. |
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| List the weaknesses of the Articles. |
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| When was this first government approved by all states and put into effect? |
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| Explain the two successful laws that helped settle the western territories under the Articles? |
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| ordinates law and northwest ordinance |
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| Explain 1 problem the nation faced and was unable to settle under the Articles. |
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| Central govt was weak and could not stop GA from negotiating with Spanish Florida. The central govt could not stop the British from exporting convicts to the colonies. |
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| What event occurred in 1786 that proved that the Articles were not working? |
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| What was the original goal of the Constitutional Convention? |
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| When and where was the Constitutional Convention held? |
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| How many states sent delegates? Which state did not send a delegate? |
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| 12 states, and Rhode Island did not send one |
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| How many delegates were present at the Constitutional convention? |
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| Name two of the important delegates who were present? |
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| Ben Franklin and Sam Adams. Washington only attended the "Association" not the writing of the Constitution so it would be better to say someone like Sam Adams from MA |
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| Why were the Constitutional meetings held in secret? |
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| In order to not have any trouble during the proceedings |
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| Who is known as the Father of the Constitution? Why is he given that nickname? |
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| James Madison since he wrote almost all of the proposals of the Constitution |
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| After the meetings began, what became the new goal? |
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| Explain the original plan for the government (Virginia Plan) and why some were opposed to it? |
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| added two more branches of government, but this was not fair to little states |
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| Explain the New Jersey plan and why some opposed it? |
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| one house but would break apart the union |
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| Explain the solution that settled the dispute between the two plans (Great Compromise)? |
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| Here the little and big states got what they wanted |
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| What issue caused problems between northern and southern delegates? |
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| Explain the compromise that settled this issue? |
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| each slave would have the equivalent of 3/5 of a free person |
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| How many states had to approve the Constitution in order for it to go into effect? |
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| What is the introduction to the Constitution called? |
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| What is the purpose of this introduction? |
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| highlights major differences from the articles of confederation |
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| supports the constitution |
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| Name 5 of the powers reserved to the national government? |
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| collect taxes, regulate commerce, print money, declare war, and provide an army and navy |
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| Name 5 of the powers given only to the states. |
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| issue licenses, public health and safety, establish local governments, provide education, and all powers not designated to the federal government |
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| Name 3 powers that are shared by both the national and state governments. |
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| tax and borrow money, exercise eminent domain, enact laws and establish courts |
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| Name the 3 branches of the U.S. government and the main job of each. |
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| executive -- administrative agencies and presidential office, legistlative- laws representing the population's goals, and judicial -- the court system |
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| What does Checks and Balances mean? |
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| one branch accounts to another branch |
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| Who is part of the Executive Branch? |
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| President and federal agencies |
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| What are the 3 qualifications that have to be met in order for someone to be the President? |
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| natural born citizen of the US, at least 35 years old, and 14 years as a resident of the US |
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| List 3 duties of the President? |
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| command armed forces, make treaties with foreign nations, and appoint officers |
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| How many years is a Presidential term and how many terms can by served? |
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| four years and maximum of two terms |
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| Who chooses the President? |
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| What is the order of succession if something happens to the President? |
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| VP, Speaker of the House, Pres of the Senate, Sec of State, Sec of Treasury, Sec of Defence |
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| Name 3 Cabinet positions? |
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| secretary of state, secretary of the treasury and secretary of defense |
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| Who are out current President and Vice President? |
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| Barack Obama and Joseph Biden |
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| Who are out current Secretary of State and Sec. of Defense? |
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| John Curry and Chuck Hagel |
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| Who is part of the Legislative Branch? What do we call both houses together? |
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| The senate and House of Represeentatitives... both houses are Congress |
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| Name 2 powers granted only to the legislative branch. |
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| What are the 3 qualifications that need to be met in order to be a Senator? |
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| US citizen for at least nine years, at least 30 years old and resident of the state representing |
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| What are the 3 qualifications for a Representative? |
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| US citizen for at least 7 years, at least 25 years old and resident of the state representing |
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| How long is a Senator's term and how many terms may they serve? |
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| six years and can be reelected indefinitely |
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| How long is a Representative's term and how many may they serve? |
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| 2 years and can be reelected indefinitely |
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| Who chooses the Senators and Representatives? |
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| voting residents of the states |
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| Who is the leader of the House? Who is it currently? |
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| Speaker of the House, John Bohner |
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| Who is the leader of the Senate? Who is it currently |
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| How many Senators are there from each state? Thus how many total? |
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| How many Representatives from each state? How is the number determined? How many total? |
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| as many as needed determined as proportion of population in the state. Total is 435..Minimum is 1 |
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| Which House does a bill get introduced in? |
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| House of Representatives. |
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| Once a bill is introduced where does it go to get worked on? |
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| Once a bill is approved by the House it started in, where does it go? |
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| Once a bill is approved by both houses, where does it go? |
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| What can the President do with the bill? |
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| He can veto or approve it. |
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| If the bill is vetoed by the President what happens to it? |
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| It goes to the house for reconsideration. |
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| What can Congress do with the rejected bill? |
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| What fraction of each house does it take to override a Presidential veto? |
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| Who is part of the Judicial Branch? |
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| Name 2 powers granted to the judicial branch. |
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| Create Courts and Interpret the Constitution & laws |
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| what special title is given to Supreme Court Judges? |
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| How many Justices are there? |
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| How long is a justice's term? |
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| How are the Supreme Court Justices chosen? |
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| Chosen by President and approved by the senate. |
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| A change to a legal document, namely, the Constitution or other legal document. |
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| What are the 1st 10 amendments to the Constitution called? |
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| How many amendments have been added to the Constitution? |
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| Which amendment protects against the quartering of soldiers? |
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| Which amendment allows you not to testify against yourself? |
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| Which amendment guarantees your right to a speedy trial and a lawyer? |
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| Which amendment protects your right to legally own a gun? |
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| What are the four rights protected by the first amendment? |
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| which amendment protects you from legal search and seizure of property? |
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| Which amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment? |
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| What are the people who supported the Constitution called? |
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| what are the people who were against the Constitution called? |
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| what were the papers called that tried to explain the Constitution and why should people ratify it? |
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| How many states had to ratify the Constitution in order for it to go into effect? |
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| which state was the ninth one to ratify the Constitution and when did it go into effect? |
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| New Hampshire... June 24, 1798 |
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| when was the first election held under the Constitution and who became President and vice President? |
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| Which city was chosen as the nation's capital? |
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