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Which Amendment outlawed liquor sales and consumption, but then repealed the Amendment?
18th and 21st Amendments
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
Which amendment forbids double jeopardy?
Fifth Amendment
Which amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment?
Eighth Amendment
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?
second
What is the president pro tempore?
temporary president of the Senate
What does ex post facto mean?
after the fact
What does full faith and credit mean?
Each state recognizes the laws of all the other states
Impeachment is an example of what idea?
checks and balances
The federal government is divided into 3 branches. This is an example of what idea?
separation of powers
According to the Constitution, what is the highest crime that someone can commit against their country?
treason
What does the writ of habeas corpus protect?
It protects a person because there must be evidence that a crime was committed
What is one of the protections guaranteed under the Constitution through due process?
1. Police and courts must follow proper procedures 2. Everyone has basic civil rights 3. Everyone is equal regardless of race or religion
What is a federal system of government?
A system that divides the power between national and state governments
Because the Constitution divides the power into branches what do we call this?
separation of powers
What did Marbury v. Madison establish?
judicial review
What are the requirements to become a Supreme Court judge?
no requirements
Who appoints federal judges?
the President
What is the term of office for a Supreme Court judge?
life
What vote is needed to override a presidential veto?
2/3
The elastic clause allows Congress to do what?
It allows Congress to make the laws necessary and proper to exercise their powers given to them in the Constitution
After a bill passes both the House of Representatives and the Senate where does it go?
It goes to the President so that he can sign or veto it
What is the number of representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives?
435
How many times can a President be elected?
twice
What is a military-related power that the President possesses?
He is Commander in Chief of the military
Who directly elects the President?
The majority of the members of the Electoral College
What does a person need to be eligible to run for President?
He/She must be 35 years old and live in the U.S. for at least 14 years
This branch has the power to grant pardons for people convicted of federal crimes
Executive Branch