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How long is a senator's term?

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6 years long

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Who is the president of the Senate and when may that person vote?

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The VP; when there is a tie

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Representatives in the house are elected every _______

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2 years

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What is the term of office for Supreme Court justices?

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until they die, resign or retire, or are impeached and removed from office

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Unitary System

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power is centralized; central government is higher than the states and citizens Example: United Kingdom, France

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Focus of Article IV

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states must protect immunities and privileges between states

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First Amendment

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Freedom of speech, religion, press, assemble, and petition

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How old does someone have to be to get elected president?

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35 years old

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What is the minimum age for a senator?

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35 years old

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Who decides the times, places, and manner for holding elections for Congress?

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state legislatures

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Concurrent Power

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LOOK AT GRAPHIC ORGANIZER!!

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Federalism

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Political system where the federal government shares power with state governments

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Confederal System

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Power held by independent states Example: U.S. under the Articles of Confederation

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How is it determined how many electors each state has?

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it is equal to the number of representatives and senators the state has in Congress

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Implied Power

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allow the national government to make decisions that fall outside the expresses powers (Necessary & Proper or Elastic Clause)

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Supremacy Clause (Article VI)

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states that the Constitution is the ultimate law of the United States; Law of the Land

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Name 3 powers of the President:

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President shall be the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy; to make treaties

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Federal System

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Power is divided between central and state or local governments; both act directly upon the citizens Examples: Canada and U.S. since the Constitution

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What fraction of the houses of Congress is necessary to propose amendment? V

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2/3

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What fraction of state legislatures must approve a proposed amendment for it to be ratified? V

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9/13

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Focus of Article 1

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Legislative branch

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Block Grants

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from federal government to states; fewer restrictions

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Inherent Power

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recognized as belonging to all sovereign nations (Right to insure survival, right to acquire territory)

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Representative must be ____ to be elected.

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25 years old

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What is the focus of Article II?

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Executive branch

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What fraction of state legislatures can request a National Convention to propose an amendment? V

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2/3

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What fraction of state conventions must approve a proposed amendment for it to be ratified? V

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3/4

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