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2. Electoral College Who elects the President of the U.S. according to the Constitution?

3. The federal law takes precedence What takes precedence if a state law conflicts with a federal law?

4. A natural-born citizen of the U.S., at least 35 years of age and resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years. What are qualifications required by the U.S. Constitution to be President of the U.S?

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6. If no Presidential candidate receives a majority of Electoral votes, the election is determined by this body. What is the House of Representatives?

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8. In 1787, the Constitutional Convention had difficulty decided the method of electing this person. Who is the President of the U.S.?

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10. This is a military constitutional power given to the Presdient. What is commander-in-chief of the army and navy?

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12. The number of times the U.S. Congress is required to meet. What is once a year?

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14. This is the number that Congress has set the membership of the U.S. House of Representative. What is 435?

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16. Article I of the U.S. Constitution grants what to the U.S. Congress. What are delegated powers?

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18. The length of time a U.S. Senator is elected. What is six years?

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20. This amendment gave Congress the power to levy and collect income taxes. What is the Sixteenth Amendment?

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22. The length of time federal judges who have been appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate can serve. What is life unless removed by impeachment proceedings?

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24. The first instance of the U.S. Supreme Court use of the power of judicial review. What is Marbury vs. Madison?

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26. The Supreme Court declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional in the case. What is Brown v. Board of Education?

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28. The number of judges on the Supreme Court. What are 9?

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30. The name of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Who is John Roberts?

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32. Basic rights as well as proper procedures What is guaranteed by Article 1, Section 2 of the Illinois Constitution? “No person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law nor be denied the equal protection of the laws.”

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34. Freedom from discrimination What is guaranteed under the Provisions of the Illinois Constitution for all persons with physical or mental handicap?

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36. The minimum age of a member of the Illinois General Assembly. What is 21 years of age?

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38. Performs duties and exercises the powers of the executive branch delegated by the Governor. Who is the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois?

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40. Vetoing items of appropriation bills is the person’s power. Who is the Governor of Illinois?

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42. Has the authority in foreign affairs to recognize countries and governments. Who is the President of the U.S.

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44. Primarily has the determination of eligibility requirements for voting. Who are the states?

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46. This law makes acts criminal which were innocent when done. What is ex post facto?

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48. This is the place on the halyard that the U.S. flag is flown when flags of states, cities and localities are flown together. What is the peak of the halyard?

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50. This amendment to the U.S. Constitution deals with political and religious freedom. What is the First Amendment?

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52. Final Jeopardy The Declaration of Independence is considered to be one of the most significant documents in the history of man’s struggle for freedom. The document was primarily written by this man.

53. Final Jeopardy Answer Who is Thomas Jefferson?