Which clause states that the national government is superior to stare government and was created because of the vast powers given to states in the Articles of Confederation?
The Supremacy Clause
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Describe the "supremacy clause" in the Article VI of the Constitution?
The Supremacy Clause establishes that the constitution, federal laws made pursuant to it, and treaties made under its authority, constitute the supreme law of the land.
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What is the highest law in the nation?
The Constitution
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The Constitution contains processes to ensure that government leaders are accountable to their citizens. Name 2
Impeachment, Check & Balances
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What are the powers granted to U.S. Congress, but are NOT written in Article I of the Constitution?
Implied Powers, Elastic Clause
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As Benjamin Franklin was leaving the Constitutional Convention in 1787, a woman asked him: "Well doctor, do we have a republic or a monarchy?" Franklin replied, "A republic ...if you can keep it." What did he mean?
The idea of civic duties, republic required more duties.
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How do federal judges receive their judgeships?
The president nominates, and the senate approves.
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What are the goals of the federal government, as described in the preamble to the Constitution?
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How has the federal government's power has been further limited since the creation of the U.S. Constitution?
It limited the power of the government.
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Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
They wanted the natural rights of citizens protected, and they didn't want the government to become too powerful.
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Which courts would hear appeals following a conviction in a Missouri court?
Supreme Court
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Why were the right to counsel, the right to a fair and speedy trial, and the right to "due process of law" were all included in the Bill of Rights?
To protect people's natural rights.
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Define Popular Sovereignty
The people have the control of the government.
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Under Article I of the Constitution, each state is entitled to 2 Senators and 1 or more Representatives. Why?
So it's fair to every state.
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The system in which powers are divided among the national, state, and local governments is called what?
Federalism
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What are concurrent powers?
Federal and State Government
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How are justices of the Missouri Supreme Court different than those of the United States Supreme Court?
You have to retire at 70 in Missouri
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Where does the Missouri Constitution invests legislative power?
The General Assembly
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What power does the governor posses that the president does not?
Line, Item, Veto.
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Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Missouri National Guard?
The Governor
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Who is the Missouri state official who can grant pardons and reprieves?
The Governor
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True or false...A majority ruling is required for all Supreme Court decisions, justices are limited by a 12 year term of office, The Supreme Court hears cases on appeal from lower courts in regards to Missouri's Supreme Court?
True
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What powers does the governor of Missouri possess?
Veto laws, enforce laws, pardon criminals convicted in Missouri.
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Who becomes President if both the president and the vice president die?
Speaker of The House
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What happens if there is a recall in an election?
They do a revote.
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Describe a situation that demonstrates a system of checks and balances.
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If the president vetoes a bill, the bill can still become a law if what happens?
2/3 vote.
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Unlike the United States Senate, Missouri State Senate members...
Are elected from districts
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The number of representatives each state has is based on its...
Population
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What is the total number of U.S. Senators?
100
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According to Article One, each state is to have how many Senators?
2
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What did the Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison establish?
Judicial Review
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What does the 4th Amendment guarantee?
It protects us against search and seizures.
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Article V established the process for amending the Constitution. Describe the process.
Bill of Rights.
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What are the rights guaranteed in the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition and Speech.
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In the case of Texas v. Johnson, the Supreme Court ruled that flag burning was protected as a form of "expression". Which amendment provides this protection?
The First Amendment
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The 4th through 7th Amendments defend which rights?
Rights of the accused
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Why was the 2nd Amendment created?
To overthrow the government.
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What was adopted just two years after the Constitution went into effect?
Bill of Rights
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In the case of Mapp v. Ohio, the police entered Mapp's home without a warrant, thus violating which protections afforded under the Bill of Rights?
Search & Seizure
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According to the First Amendment, "Congress shall make now law of respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." What does this mean?
Freedom of Religion
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Describe the Missouri lawmaking process.
General Assembly passes through both houses, the governor signs the law.
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Describe the National lawmaking process?
The president signs the law
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Which branches share responsibility for passing legislation to become United States law?
The House and The Senate
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How can you propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
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