1. The U.S. Constitution Created by E. Murphy and F. Boxer Summer, 2006 Constitutional Convention Ratifying the Constitution Principles of the Constitution Structure of the Constitution Bill of Rights /Amendments Citizenship Legislative Branch How a Bill Becomes a Law Executive Branch Electoral College Cabinet Judicial Branch Select a topic from above to study. Click on a flag to come back to this page.

2. Constitutional Convention Click on each movie to learn about the topic.

3. What was the name for the first set of laws for the United States? Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation

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6. Why was the Great Compromise important? It established that slaves would count as 3/5 of a person for the purpose of representation in Congress and taxes.It established that slaves would count as 3/5 of a person for the purpose of representation in Congress and taxes. It established the two parts of Congress: the House of Representatives (based on population of the state) and the Senate (each state got two).It established the two parts of Congress: the House of Representatives (based on population of the state) and the Senate (each state got two).

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9. Which of the following was part of the 3/5 Compromise? It established that slaves would count 3/5 of a person for the purpose of representation in Congress and taxes. It maintained the slave trade until at least 1808. Both answers are correct Only the first answer is correct

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12. Ratifying the Constitution Click on movie to learn about the topic.

13. What is the difference between a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist? The Federalists wanted to be loyal to England, while the Anti-Federalists wanted to separate from England.The Federalists wanted to be loyal to England, while the Anti-Federalists wanted to separate from England. A federalist wanted the Constitution ratified while the Anti-Federalists did not like the Constitution because they felt it made the government too powerful and wanted a Bill of Rights added.A federalist wanted the Constitution ratified while the Anti-Federalists did not like the Constitution because they felt it made the government too powerful and wanted a Bill of Rights added

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16. Principles of the Constitution Click on each movie to learn about the topic.

17. Which of the following best describes the principle of Checks and Balances? Power in government is divided equally among the three branches and divided in such a way that each branch has a little say over the other branches so no one branch becomes too powerful.Power in government is divided equally among the three branches and divided in such a way that each branch has a little say over the other branches so no one branch becomes too powerful. Power in government is divided in three branches: Legislative, Executive and Judicial.Power in government is divided in three branches: Legislative, Executive and Judicial.

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20. Which of the following describes the principle of Separation of Powers? Power in government is divided into three branches: Legislative, Executive and Judicial.Power in government is divided into three branches: Legislative, Executive and Judicial. People use their right to vote to elect others to represent their interests in government.People use their right to vote to elect others to represent their interests in government.

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23. Which of the following describes the principle of Republicanism? Power in government is divided into three branches: Legislative, Judicial and Executive.Power in government is divided into three branches: Legislative, Judicial and Executive. People use their vote to elect others to represent their interests in government.People use their vote to elect others to represent their interests in government.

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26. Which of the following describes the principle of Limited Government? The Bill of Rights protects the individual rights of the people from an overly powerful government.The Bill of Rights protects the individual rights of the people from an overly powerful government. Everyone, even the leaders in the government, must follow the laws and the Constitution.Everyone, even the leaders in the government, must follow the laws and the Constitution.

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29. Which of the following describes the principle of Individual Rights? People rule the government through their vote. The Bill of Rights protects the individual rights of the people from an overly powerful government.The Bill of Rights protects the individual rights of the people from an overly powerful government.

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32. Which of the following describes the principle of Popular Sovereignty? People rule the government through their vote. Power in government is divided equally among the three branches and in such a way that each branch has little say over the other branches so no one branch becomes too powerful.Power in government is divided equally among the three branches and in such a way that each branch has little say over the other branches so no one branch becomes too powerful.

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35. What is an article? Structure of the Constitution Click on the movie to learn about the topic.

36. Article 1 is about the…. Legislative Branch Executive Branch

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39. Article 2 is about the……… Judicial Branch Executive Branch

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42. Article 3 is about……… Relations among the states The Judicial Branch

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45. Article 4 is about……… Relations among the states Amending (changing) the Constitution

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48. Article 5 is about……… Relations among the states Amending (changing) the Constitution

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51. Article 6 is about……… The Legislative Branch The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land

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54. Article 7 is about……… Ratifying the Constitution The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the LandThe Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land

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57. Bill of Rights/Amendments Click on the movie to learn about the topic.

58. Which of the following best describes the Bill of Rights? First Ten Amendments Protects the individual rights of the people from an overly powerful government Both answers are correct The second answer is correct

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61. Which Amendment explains that people have the right to freedom of speech, press, petition, assembly and religion? Amendment 3 Amendment 1

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64. Citizenship Click on each movie to learn about the topic.

65. What is the difference between a natural born citizen and a naturalized citizen? A person who is born in the US (or to US citizens) is a naturalized citizen while a person who becomes a citizen later in life by following a procedure established by Congress is a natural born citizen.A person who is born in the US (or to US citizens) is a naturalized citizen while a person who becomes a citizen later in life by following a procedure established by Congress is a natural born citizen. A person who is born in the US (or to US citizens) is a natural born citizen while a person who becomes a citizen later in life following a procedure established by Congress is a naturalized citizen.A person who is born in the US (or to US citizens) is a natural born citizen while a person who becomes a citizen later in life following a procedure established by Congress is a naturalized citizen.

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68. Legislative Branch Click on each movie to learn about the topic.

69. What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch? Enforces laws Makes laws

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72. Which of the following best describes the qualifications to be in the Senate? Must be at least 25 years old, a citizen of seven years, and live in the state represented.Must be at least 25 years old, a citizen of seven years, and live in the state represented. Must be at least 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years, and live in the state represented.Must be at least 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years, and live in the state represented.

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75. Which of the following best describes the qualifications to be in the House of Representatives? Must be at least 25 years old, a citizen for seven years, and live in the state represented.Must be at least 25 years old, a citizen for seven years, and live in the state represented. Must be at least 30 years old, a citizen for nine years, and live in the state represented.Must be at least 30 years old, a citizen for nine years, and live in the state represented.

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78. Which of the following best describes the term in office to be a member of the Senate? 6 years 2 years

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81. Which of the following best describes the term of office for a member of the House of Representatives? 6 years 2 years

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84. Which of the following best describes the job of the Senate? Makes laws, chooses the president in a tie, starts revenue bills, can start impeachment.Makes laws, chooses the president in a tie, starts revenue bills, can start impeachment. Make laws, approves treaties and appointments made by the president, and is the jury in impeachment.Make laws, approves treaties and appointments made by the president, and is the jury in impeachment

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87. Which of the following best describes the job of the House? Makes laws, chooses the president in a tie, starts revenue bills, can start impeachment.Makes laws, chooses the president in a tie, starts revenue bills, can start impeachment. Make laws, approves treaties and appointments made by the president, and is the jury in impeachmentMake laws, approves treaties and appointments made by the president, and is the jury in impeachment

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90. Which of the following best describes something that Congress CANNOT do? Declare War Give titles of nobility

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93. How many members are there in the Senate? 435 100

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96. How many members are there in the House of Representatives? 100 435

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99. Who is the leader of the Senate? Vice-president Speaker of the House

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102. Who is the leader of the House of Representatives? Speaker of the House Vice-president

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105. How can Congress check the power of the Executive Branch? Approve treaties made by the president Override presidential veto Both answers are correct Only the first answer is correct

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108. How can Congress check the power of the Judicial Branch? Approve judges appointed by the president Make lower courts Only the first answer is correct Both answers are correct

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111. How a Bill Becomes a Law Click on the movie to learn about the topic.

112. What is it called when Congress can make laws that are necessary and proper, even if it isn’t specifically written in the Constitution? Elastic Clause Judicial Review

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115. How many votes are needed for Congress to start an Amendment? Majority 2/3 vote

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118. How many votes are needed for both houses of Congress to pass a bill? 2/3 vote Majority

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121. How many votes are needed for Congress to override a president’s veto of a bill? 2/3 vote Majority

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124. Executive Branch Click on each movie to learn about the topic.

125. What is the purpose of the Executive Branch? Makes laws Enforces laws

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128. Which of the following best describes the qualifications to be President or Vice-president? Must be at least 25 years old, a citizen for seven years, and live in the state represented.Must be at least 25 years old, a citizen for seven years, and live in the state represented. Must be at least 35 years old, a natural born citizen, and a resident of the U.S. for 14 years.Must be at least 35 years old, a natural born citizen, and a resident of the U.S. for 14 years.

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131. Which of the following best describes the term in office for the President? 4 years 2 years

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134. Which of the following best describes the job of the President? Enforces laws, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, represents the U.S., makes appointmentsEnforces laws, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, represents the U.S., makes appointments Interprets laws and the Constitution

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137. What is the most amount of terms a president can serve? 2 terms 4 terms

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140. Electoral College Click on the movie to learn about the topic.

141. Who ultimately elects the president? Voters in the state Electoral College

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144. How is the number of electors for each state for the Electoral College determined? Equal to the number of representatives and senators from each state.Equal to the number of representatives and senators from each state. Each state has the same amount

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147. Cabinet Click on each movie to learn about the topic.

148. What are the presidential advisors called? Ambassadors Cabinet

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151. How many members are there in the Cabinet? 13 9

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154. Which presidential advisor is in charge of foreign affairs? Secretary of Homeland Security Secretary of State

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157. Which presidential advisor is in charge of the military? Secretary of Defense Secretary of State

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160. Which presidential advisor is in charge of protecting the U.S. from terrorist attacks? Secretary of Defense Secretary of Homeland Security

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163. Judicial Branch Click on each movie to learn about the topic.

164. What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch? Enforce laws Interprets laws

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167. Which of the following best describes the qualifications to be a Supreme Court Justice? Must be at least 35 years of age, a natural born citizen, and a resident of the U.S. for 14 years.Must be at least 35 years of age, a natural born citizen, and a resident of the U.S. for 14 years. No qualifications

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170. Which of the following best describes the term in office for a member of the Supreme Court? 4 years Life term

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173. Which of the following best describes the job of the Supreme Court? Interprets laws and the Constitution Make laws, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, represents the U.S., makes appointmentsMake laws, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, represents the U.S., makes appointments

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176. How many members are there in the Supreme Court? 9 435

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179. What is the highest court in the land? Supreme Court District Court

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182. What is the lowest court in the land? District Court Court of Appeals

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185. How are federal judges selected? Appointed by the president, approved by the Senate Elected by the people

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188. What is it called when Supreme Court judges can interpret laws to decide if they are Constitutional or not? Elastic Clause Judicial Review

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