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| How often are Representatives elected? |
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| How old must a representative be to be elected? |
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| How long is the term for a Senator? |
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| How were Senators originally chosen? Which amendment changed that? |
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| (Chosen by state legislature) Divided into 3 classes; Senators in 1st class are removed after the 2nd year, in 2nd class the 4th year, and in 3rd class the sixth year. Changed by 17th amendment. |
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| How old does someone have to be to be a Senator? |
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| Who is the President of the Senate and when may that person vote? |
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| The Vice President, only when a vote is equally divided. (Has no role in debate other than that) |
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| Which legislative body has the power of impeachment and which body has the power to try an impeached official? |
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| The Senate = power of impeachment. The Chief Justice = power to try an official for impeachment. |
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| Who officiates when the President is tried for impeachment? |
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| What is the required vote that is necessary to convict someone who has been impeached? |
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| 2/3 of the members present. |
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| What is the only penalty for impeachment? |
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| Removal from office; cannot hold a federal position. |
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| Who decides the times, places, and manner for holding elections for Congress? |
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| The state legislature decides. |
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| In what federal body do all bills concerning taxes originate? (people's decision) |
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| House of Representatives. |
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| What fraction of both houses (House of Representatives and the Senate) must vote to override a veto? |
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| What happens when a President doesn't return a bill in 10 days and what is the exception? |
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| The bill becomes a law, exception is when Congress adjourns.. (pocket veto). |
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| What are the powers of Congress, as listed in Article 1 Section 8? |
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1. to lay/collect taxes
2. to borrow money
3. to regulate commerce
4. to make money
5. to establish post offices/roads
6. to provide/maintain a Navy |
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| In Article 1, Section 8, which clause gives Congress general, implied powers? |
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| The elastic clause (expansion of powers derived from expressed powers). |
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| In Article 1, Section 9, what are the limitations on the power of Congress to deny people rights? |
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1. no one can be punished for a crime they didn't commit.
2. a person accused of a crime must be presented in could (exception is when rebellion is involved).
3. no titles of nobility.
4. a person cannot be charged for committing a crime that wasn't a crime (there was not a law stating it was a crime when the crime was committed). |
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| When can the writ of habeas corpus (the right to be brought before a court after committing a crime) be suspended? |
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| When cases of rebellion/invasion make public safety require it. |
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| Limits on the powers of the states? |
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1. cannot enter into a treaty.
2. cannot put taxes on imports/exports without consent of Congress.
3. cannot keep or build an army.
4. cannot coin money.
5. cannot enter into war unless invaded. |
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| How old does someone have to be to be elected President? Citizenship requirement? |
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| How is it determined how many electors each state has? |
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| How many representatives (in HOR) and Senators (in Senate) a state has. |
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1. can make treaties.
2. Commander in Chief of army and navy.
3. can fill up vacancies in the Senate.
4. can appoint judges to Congress.
5. can grant pardons and reprieves. |
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| Which body of Congress must approve a treaty that the president has negotiated? Fraction of the vote? |
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| Which body of Congress approves nominations? |
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| The Senate! (majority vote) |
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| When can the President appoint people without approval? |
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| When the Senate is adjourned. |
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| What can a President/other officer be impeached for? |
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| Treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. |
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| What is the term of office for Supreme Court Justice? When may they be removed? |
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| Life under good behavior. If they get impeached. |
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| Who decides the number of federal courts? |
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| In which cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction? |
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| In cases that affect ambassadors, public ministers, and consuls. |
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| What is necessary to convict someone of treason? |
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| 2 witnesses or an open confession in court. |
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| Relations among the states. |
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| (in the Constitution) How must one state regard the laws of another state? |
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| Must respect the laws and judicial proceedings of other states. |
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| Limitations on adding new states to the Union? |
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| Cannot be formed by a state, in a state, or by joining two states together, without the consent of Congress. |
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| Fraction of the houses of Congress (HOR and the Senate): to approve a proposed amendment? |
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| Fraction of the states: to approve a proposed amendment (for it to be ratified)? |
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| Fraction of the states: to ask for a convention to propose new amendments? |
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| Limitation in the Constitution: what can be the basis of an amendment? |
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| Cannot affect the 4th and 1st clauses of the 9th section in the 1st amendment. |
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| (in the Constitution) Which laws shall predominate if there is any conflict between laws? |
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| The Constitution! "...shall be the supreme law of the land." (supremacy clause - national law will ALWAYS override state law) |
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| What qualification for holding any public office is forbidden? |
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| How many states had to ratify the Constitution? |
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