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Where is Independence Hall located?

Independence Hall is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

When was the Constitution signed?

The U.S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787.

What do the Senate and the House of Representatives make up?

The Senate and the House of Representatives together make up the United States Congress.

How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?

Representation in the House is based on a state's population.

How many senators does each state have?

Each state has two senators.

What type of slavery was promoted through the cotton gin?

The cotton gin promoted the expansion of chattel slavery.

What is the Revolution of 1800?

The peaceful transfer of power in the U.S. following the 1800 presidential election.

What act violates the 1st Amendment?

The Sedition Act of 1798 violated the 1st Amendment.

Who made the decision for Marbury v. Madison?

Chief Justice John Marshall made the decision.

In a debate where 9/13 states are for something, is it fair?

Under the Articles of Confederation, 9 out of 13 states could approve major decisions.

What is the part called that introduced the Constitution?

The introductory part is called the Preamble.

When was America the 'less perfect union'?

America was considered a 'less perfect union' during the Articles of Confederation.

How do the powers of government support political science?

The separation of powers and checks and balances are fundamental concepts in political science.

What is the most common symbol for the separation of power?

The triangle represents the three branches of government.

What does the legislative body do?

The legislative body is responsible for making laws.

What does the executive body do?

The executive body is responsible for enforcing and implementing laws.

What does the judicial body do?

The judicial body is responsible for interpreting laws.

Minimum age to be in the House of Representatives?

The minimum age is 25 years old.

Minimum age to be a part of the Senate?

The minimum age is 30 years old.

Requirements to be a federal judge?

There are no specific requirements in the Constitution, but judges usually have significant legal experience.

What is the 'less perfect union'?

Refers to the United States under the Articles of Confederation.

What article says 9/13 states must agree?

Article 9 of the Articles of Confederation.

What ethnic group is not drafted in war?

quackers were historically excluded from being drafted.

What is a politically incorrect term in the Articles of Confederation?

The term 'Indian' used in a way that might be considered politically incorrect.

What is an elastic clause?

The elastic clause gives Congress the power to pass laws that are necessary and proper.

What are delegated powers?

Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.

What are each level of government?

The three levels are federal, state, and local.

How to separate church and state?

Taxes

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What right did the Boston Massacre influence?

It influenced the right to protest.

Who are members of the professional press called?

Members are called journalists or reporters.

Which amendment supported the right to privacy?

The Fourth Amendment and interpretations of the Ninth and Fourteenth Amendments.