US Constitution
The supreme law of the United States, the Constitution provided the framework for the creation of the United States government.
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All the courts of general jurisdiction in the US Judicial Branch (US District Courts, US Courts of Appeals Circuit Courts, and...
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The intent is the area not specciffically specified but still covered while the letter is spelled out and very specific.
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So the government could contract with other countries and convert the America to the United States Corporation for the purpose of...
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Nope, the US Constitution clearly states the freedom of belief.
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McCulloch v. Maryland, 17 US 316 (1819) The Supreme Court held that the "necessary and proper clause" (Article I, Section 8,...
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1.Rights to speech 2.rights against exploitation3.rights to vote4.rights to culture5.rights to education6.rights to write
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There are 15 individuals appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. There are 14 Secretaries who head the various...
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To improve the economy
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liberty/equality
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The only court specifically mentioned in the US Constitution is the Supreme Court. Both Articles I and III also refer...
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6 years
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It took a little more than three years to move Engel v. Vitale through the court system. The case was first filed in a New York...
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A one part legislature is unicameral as opposed to a twwo part system, like Congress, which is bicameral.
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The Virginia Plan and The New Jersey Plan were combined to create our government.
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Double jeopardy means that you can't be charged for the same crime twice. For example, Alan sues Bob for punching him. If Bob...
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The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights. 1. Freedom of Religion, Press, and Speech 2. Right to Bear Arms 3....
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It's basically saying that someone cannot search your property without probably cause. Which means that they have a legitimate...
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strong national government and national bank.
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State court hear a lot more cases. For criminal law the federal government must bring charges to a defendant for violating a...
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Questions about prayer in public schools always involves interpretation of the First Amendment. In Engel v. Vitale, the Court...
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person's home, business, papers, bank accounts
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By one definition a federal judge is one appointed under Article III of the US Constitution , appointed by the President and...
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Articles 1-10 were used to persuade the colonists to ratify the Constitution. The states wanted their rights written down on...
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Legislative
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a republic
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It allows people to have protection if someone tries to rob you. However, its also led to use of weapons in wrong ways and many...
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Depends what you mean by misbehaving, of course. Consequences for normal misbehavior (disrespect, disobediance, etc.) is the...
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The majority of the time it works very well. The problems that arise are not with the Constitution per se, but with the way in...
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If you are referring to the Chapter 13 plan confirmation hearing, then the answer is yes. In fact, you can dismiss your Chapter...
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Yes. The US Constitution has been changed 27 times through amendments. That is the purpose of the amendments. And of course its...
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One of the events were the Revelutionary War and others. And the 13 colonies wanted to be free from King George lll.
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Pennsylvania had eight people sign the Constitution. Benjamin Franklin Thomas Mifflin Robert Morris George Clymer Thomas...
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It can be broken down like this: Preamble Articles Amendments. Or like this: The Original U.S. Constitution The Bill of Rights:...
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The most recent amendment is the 27th, which prevents raises that congressmen give themselves from taking effect before the next...
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AnswerThe Constitutional Convention was called because the federal government established by the Articles of Confederation was...
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Article II, section II All of Article II defines the parameters of the Presidency. However, section II enumerates the powers and...
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The amount was $75,463,476.52.
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U.S. Constitution Article One Section Eight.
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A right to vote I agree about the fundamental importance of voting. Here is another consideration that US citizens forget,...
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Virginia NAACP Defense Spottswood W. Robinson III was the leader of Virginia's NAACP defense in the Virginia case, Davis v....
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Laws that are passed in the Senate and House have to go to the President to be signed into law. So, the President can veto a law....
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I've not found any credible information about the criminal records of congress people. But noticed that the previous answer was a...
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The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees US citizens several rights. These rights are freedom of speech,...
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yoooo mommmaaaaa Answer Some of them went on to become president, namely Washington and Madison. Others became...
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Article VII of the US Constitution outlines final ratification guidelines. It says that only nine states must ratify in order to...
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Preliminary hearing
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You're talking about a 'pocket veto'. To clarify: when a president vetos a bill, he refuses to sign it. He doesn't 'sign' a veto....
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THE SUPREME COURT.The Supreme Coart.
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Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or...
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since 1797 Albany has been the capitol of New York.
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The United States Constitution was written in 1787 and ratified in 1788. It has 27 amendments, but the first 10 were ratified...
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[USA TEST PREP ANWSER].........The Secretary of Interior would most likely need experience in land policy and conservation...
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It was drafted in fewer than one hundred working days.
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The constitution gives the federal government certain powers. These are called the "enumerated" (basically meaning "listed")...
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Each state is guaranteed at least one Representative in the US House of Representatives, regardless of the state's population....
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Amendments
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no, there were not any delegates that were federalists
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order of a court commanding a lower court,board, or a person to comply with a duly ordered law.
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1. form a more perfect union 2. establish justice 3. ensure domestic traquility 4. provide for the common defense 5. promote...
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A "pocket veto" is where the President of the United States fails to sign a passed bill within ten days, and Congress has...
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Extremely good and important question! Congress does not amend the Constitution. This is an important and probaby not widely...
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Montesquie
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Congress must approve all appointments of ambassadors
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AnswerYes.
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The Fifth Amnedent provides the right to not incriminate oneself. What that means is if you are on trial, or a witness testifying...
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There are 100 senators in Congress. Two senators for each state in the United States of America. So there are 50 states, each has...
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In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state...
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Wyandotte Constitution The Wyandotte Constitution, the charter under which Kansas became a state, was drafted at Wyandotte (now...
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executive branch
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Delagated Power
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No. The Constitution provides that Habeas Corpus may be suspended, if in times of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may...
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Answerwe have come together in attempts to create a better government for domestic harmony, saftey, and equality for ourselves...
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Adopted in 1971, the 26th Amendment lowered the minimum voting age to 18.
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the amendment 23
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Pensylvania.
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New powers were granted to Congress to regulate the economy, currency, and the national defense, but provisions which would give...
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It differs from city to city.
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the most common procedure requires the approval of two-thirds of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, then...
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will be appropreate and genuine will be appropreate and genuine will be appropreate and genuine
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two, four
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because they decided a slave is worth more than half a normal person, but just barely.
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the 13th amendment gaurantees freedom/abolishment of slavery and involuntary servitude, "EXCEPT as a punishment for crime whereof...
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It is assistance to the health of the community as a whole. MedicineNet.com 2007
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AnswerIf all nine justices hear a case, a simple majority of five must agree on a decision. Explanation A decision requires a...
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In my opnion, DIRECT BUY IS A CONSUMER FRAUD! Beware of this company. I suggest you complain to your Attoney Genral's Office of...
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He contributed only five of the essays--in part because of illness, but largely because of Madison's and Hamilton's greater gift...
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The legislature branch has two houses, the House of Represenatives and the Senate.
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AnswerArticle l of the Constitution gives CONGRESS the power "to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several...
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