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| According to Benjamin Franklin, nothing is certain except... |
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| A government in which the people elect officials to represent them |
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| Powers that are shared between the federal and state governments |
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| Trade, Commerce, and Education |
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| Powers that are to left to the state governments |
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| Specific powers that are given to the federal government |
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| Print Money, Declare war, Establish an army and navy |
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| The power of the government is derived from the people |
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| Name given to the first ten amendments of the Constitution |
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| Name the three branches of the Federal Government |
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| Judicial, Legislative, and Executive |
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| Name the six goals set forth in the preamble of the Constitution |
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1. To form a more Perfect Union.
2. Establish Justice.
3. Insure Domestic Tranquility.
4. Provide for the Common Defense.
5. Promote the General Welfare.
6. Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and Our Posterity. |
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| The number of Representatives in the House of Representatives |
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| The two houses of Congress |
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| Senate, House of Representatives |
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| The number of Senators in the Senate |
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| The length of a senator's term of office |
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| The length of a Representative's term of office |
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| This 1803 court case first set forth the concept of judicial review |
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| This 1954 landmark court case ended segregation in the public school system. |
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| A system of government in which power is shared between the national and state government |
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| Each Branch of government holds some control over the other two branches |
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| Each of the three branches of government has its own responsibilities. |
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| Name two enumerated powers |
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| Legislative Powers and Appointment Powers |
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| Administer Elections; Protect public’s health and welfare |
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| Name two concurrent powers |
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| Collect taxes; Make and enforce laws |
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| The people of a member of Congress's home states and districts |
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| 25. To bring formal charges against a federal official for wrongdoing or misconduct. |
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| A permanent committee in the House and Senate that specializes in a particular topic |
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| A temporary committee that deals with issues that require special attention |
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| A committee with members from both houses of Congress that meets to work out a compromise bill |
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| The heads, or secretaries of the 15 executive departments that serve under the President make up the... |
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| Who is known as the "father of the constitution"? |
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| 32. From whom did the founders borrow the idea of every individual's right to life liberty and property? |
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| Name the two houses in the British Parliament. |
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| House of Lords; House of Commons |
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| Who led an armed rebellion of farmers that convince George Washington that a new plan of government was necessary? |
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