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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When a president opposes a bill, he may try to stop it from becoming law by vetoing it. Many vetoes are immediate, but he has a...
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The House of Representatives
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AnswerThe ICRA was intended to apply to governments of American First Nations (what we unfortunately call "tribal governments")....
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They were the Alien and Sedition Acts, enacted by John Adams. Among other things, parts of the Acts violated the 1st...
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A secret indictment is the basis in which the prosecutor brings the person giving the testimony before a grand jury to give a...
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The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is a part of the United States Bill of Rights. It prohibits the federal...
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American courts didn't 'implement' the Bill of Rights. The approval of the necessary states made it law and that would be...
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Understand this first: when someone commits a felony, before that person can be brought to trial, an indictment must be obtained...
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A president wields vast formal powers, and yet because of constitutional checks and balances and legal restrictions, the...
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The Constitution give criminal defendants and suspects certain rights that are covered in the 4th amendment (prohibition against...
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By the Electoral College
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AnswerEvery state has exactly 2 US senators. They are each elected by the whole state. There are representatives in the House of...
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The age of consent in Hawai'i is 16. One can engage in sexual acts with someone from age 14 in the state, provided the older...
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Your question answers itself. A constitutional government has its' own constitution. A constitution was made for the...
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In some instances yes.
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Representatives are chosen when people vote for them. and well yeah
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Treason is adhering to or giving aid to the enemy when at war with them.
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To Preserve, Protect, and defend the constitution of the U.S.
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Georgia was in fact the fourth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on January 2, 1788. The first state to ratify the U.S....
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Congress.
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An autocracy is a form of government in which the political power is held by a single self-appointed ruler. The term autocrat is...
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The vietnam conflict began the want for the 26th amendment. Men who were 18 could not vote but they could put their life at risk...
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The power of the purse belongs to the Legislative Branch. Without funding the government can't operate. No Funds and the...
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1 Commencement of Terms; Sessions of Congress; Death or disqualification of president- elect. Answer 2 The Twentieth...
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Answer39Benjamin Franklin was 81 when he signed the u.s. constitution.
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William Jackson to attest to the document as a Secretary.
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There are 435 voting representatives. There are also non-voting delegates from Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and many of the...
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The Commerce Clause is a grant of power to Congress, not an express limitation on the power of the state to regulate the economy.
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amendment 4 amendment 4
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I think it was the prohibition of alcohol
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AnswerBecause they thought that Canada would be too strong if they didn't include balances in the check republick.
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Presidential appointees
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The Supreme Court ruled that segregation in education was unconstitutional and that the African-American students could attend...
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Neither Article V of the Constitution nor section 106b describe the ratification process in detail. The Archivist and the...
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The constitution requires that each state treat members of others states as they would their own.
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Direct taxes No, direct taxes are allowed..specifically in fact. In the United States, Article I, Section 9 of the...
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The electoral college is chosen by the voters of the individual states. When one votes during the general election, when they...
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i died 100 years ago
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The 3/5ths compromise was significant because it help benefit the south with more representation in voting. It counted 3/5ths of...
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The 13th Amendment completed legislation to abolish slavery. No it is the 14th amendment that addresses citizenship.
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I live in the United States of America, so the legislative branch of my government is the US Congress.
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yughghjgh When The Time cums
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1) cannot break a law or he will get impeached 2) cannot make new laws immediately, must be checked by Congress 3) cannot...
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Federalists and the Democratic Republicans. Federalist leader was Alexander Hamilton. Democratic Republicans was Thomas Jefferson.
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Anti-Federalists!
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In the house of reps. the seats are distributed by the population of each state. The larger the states population the more seats...
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well the differences are fediralists means supporters of the constitutuion, and Antifederalists means a person who opposed the...
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I believe it actually "kicked in", or took effect, when it was ratified by the ninth of the nine states required in its own...
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Constitutional provision, U.S. Constitution, Art. I, Sec. 8, Cl. 18, empowering Congress to make all laws which shall be...
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19th Amendment (1920, July) Section 1 The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied by the United States...
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The executive branch power is that the branch of government led by the president of the United States. He/she receives bills from...
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The House of Representives members are elected for a two year term.
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Gerald Ford replaced Richard Nixon after his resignation. Following the assassination of John F Kennedy, the Vice-President...
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Members of the US Senate are elected to six-year terms; members of the US House Representatives are elected to two-year terms....
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They receive Presidential appointments, some for political loyalty and patronege, others for years of dedicated service and...
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Elementary school - what grade? The answer might be different in say, 1st grade versus 6th grade... in general I'd say talk to...
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the court cannot set bail at an unreasonably high amount. courts cannot fine people an unreasonably amount of money. no cruel or...
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Ida Tarbell in 1904
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Inequal in representation by population, but perfect in terms of equal representation by State. The big states are equal to the...
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representation in congress
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Quote from website below: In authorizing the creation of a federal district as seat of government, the Framers made no provision...
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Alexander hamilton, john jay, and James Madison.
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courts are made to settle arguements. They are also made to bring justice. They are made to settle disputes. They can bring...
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Shay's rebellion was important because it showed that the central government was very weak and showed that there were too high...
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5 basic freedoms of the first amendment 1. freedom of press 2. freedom of petition 3. freedom of religion 4. freedom of speech...
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All the Standing Rules of the United States Senate are listed at the Wikipedia website, and a link is provided for each one...
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Any member of the House or Senate can submit a proposal for a new law, called a "bill". However, only the House can propose new...
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the governor of the state of which a member is missing will hold an election for a new House member to fill the vacancyit would...
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No
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Not really, they were going to write it anyway. Most governments, or at least the civilized one's anyway, require some sort of...
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James Madison never answered the preliminary inquiry Chief Justice Marshall sent asking why Marshall should not issue a writ of...
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yes
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In the day to day operations of the Senate, very little, they are however in charge of the discipline on the floor and the...
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The Constitutional Convention lasted 114 days, from May 25 through September 17, 1787.
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Democratic, Republican, Green Party, Libertarian Party, Constitution Party
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It means to get rid of or do away with.
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Federalism is a division of power between a strong central government and state governments.
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His favorite food was poopy
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The US President signs treaties; Treaties come into effect when approved by the US Senate.
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The 16th Amendment to the Constitution
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The United States of America (USA) has many parties. Each party can name a candidate to run for whichever government function...
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The job of making laws lies in the Legislative Branch of Government. The House of Representatives and Senate introduce ideas or...
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It means that the King (king James the third, at the time) shouldn't tax the colonists without their permission. See the link...
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The donkey is the unofficial symbol of the Democratic party. and is used most often to represent it. (For why - see related...
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Hamilton was for the National Bank; while Jackson was against the National Bank.
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The US could only become a monarchy if the Constitution is completely overthrown and done away with.
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The Republican Party is well known for its conservative ideology, as well as its beliefs in a small national government and...
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