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| The Constitution is based on the concept of _______ ________. |
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| This section of the Constitution states why it was written. |
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| Article I of the Constituion created the vocie of the people in this legislative body. |
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| What are the congressional enumerated powers? |
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| This elevated the Supreme Court to a higher status, balancing the powers of the other branches. |
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| This action between the President and the head of a foreign government does NOT require congressional approval. |
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| False speech intended to hurt another is called ________. |
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| Poll taxes hurt low-income African Americans because taxes were paid in order to _____. |
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| This action is required to override a presidential veto. |
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| The Framers provided this section of the Constitution so that it will grow with a changing nation. |
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| Supreme Court decisions can only be overturned by the Court itself or by an ___________. |
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| The Founders created a Constitution that could be adapted for the future through ________. |
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| A proposed amendment can be ratified by two-thrids vote of each house or by a _________ __________. |
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| Ratification of an amendment must come within this time limit. |
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| The first 10 amendments are called the ______ ___ _______. |
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| This Amendment protects the freedom of speech. |
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| The U.S. Constitution is divided into three parts. What are they? |
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| The Preamble, The Articles, and The Amendments |
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| Which principle of the Constitution grants the president the authority to appoint federal judges? |
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| Ifthe Supreme Court rules a law unconstitutional, under which principle would the Court be exercising its authority? |
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| Which constitutional principle divides power between national and state governments? |
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| Under the system of checks and balances, the Courts have the power to ______________________________________. |
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| Declare Laws and Actions Unconstitutional |
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| To whom does the system of checks and balances give the authority to confirm judges? |
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| Which branch does teh following things: regulate commerce, levy taxes, borrow money, raise and support armed forces? |
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| What are the powers of Congress called? |
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| U.S. laws, treaties with foreign nations, interpretations of U.S. Constitution, and admirality of maritime law are cases handled by whom? |
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| What two factors determine federal court jurisdiction? |
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| Subject Matter and Parties Involved |
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| Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution details this person's role in creating legislation. |
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| Which principle of the Constitution enables the Supreme Court to strike down legislation? |
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| To protect liberty and specify its powers, the Framers gave Congress _______ _________. |
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| Federal courts do NOT have jurisdiction over cases involving ______. |
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