U.S. Constitution - Fraley

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What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

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To outline the goals of the government and why the Constitution was written

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How many members serve in the Senate?

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100 members

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When a President denies a bill it is called?

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a Veto

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What is the minimum age requirement to be a U.S. Representative?

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25 years old

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Which branch of government has the power to make laws?

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Legislative Branch

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How long is a President’s term?

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4 years

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What is the highest court in the federal system?

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U.S. Supreme Court

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How many Supreme Court justices are there today?

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Nine

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In Federalism, what is the power that is shared between national and state governments called?

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Concurrent

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What fraction of states must ratify an amendment for it to become part of the Constitution?

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Three-fourths