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Drag and drop the correct terms to their definition.
[blank_start]Enumerated powers[blank_end] - powers given to the federal government.
[blank_start]Reserved powers[blank_end] - powers given to the state government(s).
[blank_start]Implied powers[blank_end] - powers of Congress not explicitly stated in the Constitution.
[blank_start]Concurrent powers[blank_end] - powers shared by both state and federal government.
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Enumerated powers
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Reserved powers
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Implied powers
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Concurrent powers
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The president has the power to [blank_start]veto[blank_end], or refuse to sign a bill into law.
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Select all that are true regarding the Preamble.
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it is at the beginning of the Constitution
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it is at the end of the Constitution
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it explains the role of the three branches in the federal government
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it defines the power of the government as originating from the people
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it outlines the purpose of the Constitution
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it lists the first ten amendments--our rights as citizens
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The Constitution is based on how many basic principles?
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What is another term for popular sovereignty?
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power to the people
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checks and balances
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federalism
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implied power
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Fill in the blanks to match the job to each of the three branches of government.
[blank_start]Legislative[blank_end] Branch - makes the laws
[blank_start]Executive[blank_end] Branch - enforces the law
[blank_start]Judicial[blank_end] branch - interprets the law
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Legislative
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Executive
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Judicial
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The veto power belongs to...
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...the President.
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...Congress.
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...the Supreme Court.
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...the Vice President.
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What is federalism?
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a series of articles written in response to the Federalist Papers
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a major political party in the early years of the United States
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a set of powers that belong only to the federal government
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a system in which state and national governments share power
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What are enumerated powers?
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powers belonging only to the states
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powers not directly mentioned in the Constitution
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powers belonging to Congress listed in the Constitution
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powers shared between the states and federal government
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What is the name used for the first 10 constitutional amendments?
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Which are the two houses of Congress?
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the House of Commons and the House of Lords
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the Senate and the National Assembly
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the House of Representatives and the Senate
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the Legislative Council and the City Council
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The way that two branches keep the third from gaining too much power is known as
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federalism.
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checks and balances.
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due process.
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naturalization.
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What is due process?
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procedures the government must follow when taking any action against a person
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requirements a foreign-born person must fulfill to become a citizen of the United States
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procedures the federal government must follow when selecting a Supreme Court justice
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steps the members of the legislative branch must follow when creating laws
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The introduction of the Constitution is called [blank_start]the Preamble[blank_end].
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the Preamble
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the Bill of Rights
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an article
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a popular sovereignty
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The government of the United States is a federal system, in which the many state governments and the single federal government share power.
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The powers of the federal government that are specifically listed in the Constitution are known as _____________.
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reserved powers
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limited government
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enumerated powers
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concurrent powers
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The federal government and state governments cannot share any powers.
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What protection did the Framers of the Constitution include to prevent a branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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amendments
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individual rights
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the Bill of Rights
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checks and balances
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What right is guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?
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freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
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the right for anyone to be a citizen
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the right of Congress to declare war
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the right for women to vote
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The Constitution is flexible and can be amended to meet the challenges of changing society.
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What is the two-step process for amending the Constitution?
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ratification by Congress, followed by ratification by the states
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formal proposal by Congress or states, followed by ratification by the states
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formal proposal by the president, followed by ratification by Congress
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ratification by the states, followed by approval by the president
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Which clause of the Constitution gives Congress the power to control commerce "among the several States"?
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How many senators are in the United States Senate?
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Which article of the Constitution describes how Congress is set up and its role in making the nation's laws?
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Article I
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Article II
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Article III
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Article IV
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Who is the head of the executive branch of the federal government?
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The Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States legal system, and other courts cannot overturn its rulings.
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The United States Supreme Court has [blank_start]nine[blank_end] justices.
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nine
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five
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thirteen
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seventeen
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The Fifth Amendment guarantees that no citizen shall "be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law," meaning that the government has to follow certain rules before it may take action against a citizen.
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_____________ is the guarantee that all people are treated equally under the law regardless of race, religion, or political beliefs.
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Due Process
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Equal Protection
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The elastic clause
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Naturalization
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A citizen is a person who owes loyalty to a country and is also entitled to that country's protection.
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Which of the following is a duty of American citizens?
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The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to guarantee basic freedoms and liberties.
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The House of Representatives has [blank_start]435[blank_end] seats, and members serve for [blank_start]two[blank_end]-year terms.
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435
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446
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100
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27
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two
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six
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infinite
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nine
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The Senate has [blank_start]100[blank_end] seats, with [blank_start]two[blank_end] representatives from each state, and members serve [blank_start]six[blank_end]-year terms.
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100
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50
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435
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27
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two
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six
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proportional
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one
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six
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two
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ten
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four
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Select all duties/responsibilities that apply to the president.
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heads executive branch
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proposes laws to congress
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names ambassadors
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directs foreign policy
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negotiates treaties with other nations
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commander-in-chief of armed forces
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The term [blank_start]U.S. Soil[blank_end] refers to American territories and military bases around the world.
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U.S. Soil
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Naturalization
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Popular Sovereignty
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Natural Territory
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Put the general steps for a bill to become a law in the correct order:
A. The bill is debated/discussed and then voted on by either the House and the Senate.
B. Once the bill passes both houses, it is sent to the president.
C. The president either signs the bill into law or 10 days pass without attention from the president, which automatically makes the bill a law (assuming Congress is in session).
D. An idea for the law is presented by a citizen, special interest group, or by a member of the executive or legislative branch.
E. The bill is sent to a committee.
F. The bill is introduced by a member of either the House or the Senate.
G. The bill is sent to the other members of Congress--either the House or the Senate.
1. [blank_start]D[blank_end]
2. [blank_start]F[blank_end]
3. [blank_start]E[blank_end]
4. [blank_start]A[blank_end]
5. [blank_start]G[blank_end]
6. [blank_start]B[blank_end]
7. [blank_start]C[blank_end]
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The [blank_start]Electoral College[blank_end] is a group of elected representatives who elect the president and vice president.
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What fraction of states are needed to ratify an amendment?
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In the House, state representation is based on [blank_start]population[blank_end].
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Judicial review is the power given to the legislative branch to review the actions of the executive and judicial branches.
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A person who was born in another country can become a citizen through a process called [blank_start]naturalization[blank_end].
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Who developed the Virginia Plan?
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James Madison
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Edmund Randolph
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William Paterson
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Roger Sherman
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Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
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James Madison
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Thomas Jefferson
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Edmund Randolph
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Roger Sherman
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The Constitution is based on [blank_start]7[blank_end] basic principles. (number, not word)
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What are the decisions of the Supreme Court called?
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Court's opinion
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Court's decision
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Court's ruling
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Court's final
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Which clause of the Constitution allows for the regulation of the television industry?
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There is a two-term limit to the number of terms a state representative or senator can serve.
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[blank_start]Congress[blank_end] has the power to declare war.
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Congress
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The president
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The Supreme Court
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The vice president
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New tax bills originate in the [blank_start]legislative[blank_end] branch.
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legislative
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executive
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judicial
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You must be at least [blank_start]35[blank_end] years old to be president.
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Article [blank_start]I[blank_end] describes the Legislative Branch.
Article [blank_start]II[blank_end] describes the Executive Branch,
Article [blank_start]III[blank_end] describes the Judicial Branch,
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I
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II
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III
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II
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I
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III
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III
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II
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I
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To date, the Constitution has been amended [blank_start]27[blank_end] times.
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Who elects senators?
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The vice president is also the president of the...
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What document did the Constitution replace?
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In which clause of the Constitution do "implies powers" originate?
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Powers that are not directly stated in the Constitution but suggested in its language are called implied powers.
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What are the people politicians have been elected to represent called?
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citizens
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constituents
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leaders
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participants
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A semi-veto is when the president ignores a potential bill for 10 days after it has been sent to him/her and Congress is not in session.