SOCIAL STUDIES FLASH CARDS

Social Studies 7th Grade 7th Period with Janik at Elgin Academy

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By: Ryan Schmit
Textbook: American Nation

Our Federal and State Constitutions
Created: 2012-02-06
Size: 43 flashcards
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what are the qualifications to be a senator

30 years old

9 year citizen

lives in state they rep

what are the qualifications os a representative

25 years old

7 year citizen

lives in state they rep

when and where was the constitution singed

Philidalphia Pennsylvania in 1776

what is the responsibility of the executive branch

Carry out laws.

what is the responsibility of the legislative branch

Make laws

What responsibilities does the judicial branch have

Interpret if laws are constitutional

who are the two most important officials in the executive branch

the president and the vice president

What are the qualifications of the president

A person must be a native-born citizen at least 35 years of age and a resident of the united states for at least 14 years

what is the number of amendment that changed the way we elect u.s. senators

17th

What are the three branches of government

Executive judicial and legislative

Who is the presiding officer of the senate

Vice president

How many senators are there

100

How long is a senators term

6 years

What is the salary of a senator

$174000

What are the names of the two senates from your state

Dick durbin and mark kirk

Who is the speaker of the house of representatives

John Boehnere

what is the symbol of the democratic party

donkey

put these events in order
a. Boston massacre
b. declaration of independence
c. Washington becomes president

a. b. c.
is the answer

put these events in order
a. Boston massacre
b. declaration of independence
c. Washington becomes president

a. b. c.
is the answer

true or false the Articles of confederation were written after the the declaration of independence

true

What are the two parts of congress

Senate and house of representatives

What is in the Preamble article 1

Legislative branch

What is in the preamble article 2

Executive branch

What is the article 3 of the preamble about

Judicial branch

What is article 4 of the preamble about

States and the union

What is article 5 of the preamble about

The amendments

What is article 6 of the preamble about

United states constitution supreme

What is article 7 of the preamble about

Ratifying procedure

Which amendments are known ad the bill of rights

Amendments 1 - 10

Which amendment repealed another amendment

Which amendment was repealed by the 21

18th amendment

How long is a representatives term

2 years

How long is the judges term

For life or impeachment or retirement

the commander chief of army and navy

president

reasons to change articles of confederation

stronger nation

what are reps based off

population

why are there checks and balances

so one branch won't have.to much power

true of false Nixon was impeached

false

what is the writ of havius corpus

the right to know why you were arrested

who appoints judges