FSOT FSOT Prep Test
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The precursor to the current Constitution was known by what name?
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Articles of Confederation
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The States' Compact
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The Magna Carta
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The Great Charter
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Presidential vetoes can be overcome by:
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Nothing. A Presidential veto is binding.
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A 2/3 majority in both houses in Congress.
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A popular state referendum where more than 2/3 of the states pass the bill.
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A popular election where more than 2/3 of Americans pass the bill.
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A. A 2/3 majority in both houses in Congress.Explanation
2/3 majority in both houses (Article I, Section 7)Rate this question:
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How many Representatives are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
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180
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275
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435
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489
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A. 435Explanation
Due to an ever-increasing population, Congress voted in 1929 to cap the number of Representatives to 435. Thus, the population of the U.S. is divided by 435 to determine the number of people per each Representative, and then apportioned accordingly. Based on 2000 census data, the current population ratio per representative is 1 for every 646,000 citizens. If the current formula of one rep for every 30,000 citizens (as stated in Article I, Section II) was followed, the number of representatives currently in the House would be over 10,200.Rate this question:
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What is the maximum number of terms that a member of Congress may serve?
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2 terms
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4 terms
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8 terms
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No limit
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A. No limitExplanation
There is no limit specified in the Constitution. In U.S. Term Limits v. Thornton (1995), the Supreme Court ruled that States may not limit the terms of Congressional members. Robert Byrd from West Virginia served a total of 57 years in Congress before his death in 2010; he is the longest-serving member to date.Rate this question:
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How many Senators are in the U.S. Senate?
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50
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100
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150
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250
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A. 100Explanation
100, 2 from each of the 50 states. (Article I, Section III)Rate this question:
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Ex post facto laws are prohibited in Article I, Section IX of the Constitution. Which of the following is an example of an ex post facto law?
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Joseph is with a friend when he shoplifts. Although Joesph did not steal anything, he is tried and convicted of theft.
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Amanda is arrested for a crime she did not commit and held without bail until her trial.
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Kevin is convicted of arson and the court orders his house to be burned down as restitution.
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Kelly is arrested in June for a violating a smoking ban in back in January. The ban did not take effect until February 1.
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A. Kelly is arrested in June for a violating a smoking ban in back in January. The ban did not take effect until February 1.Explanation
Ex post facto laws make a criminal action retroactive or increase the penalty retroactively. Ex post facto laws are prohibited under Article I, Section IX.Rate this question:
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Which of the following term lengths is mismatched with its office?
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2 years - House of Representatives
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4 years - U.S. Senate
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4 years - U.S. Presidency
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6 years - U.S. Senate
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A. 4 years - U.S. SenateExplanation
U.S. Senators are elected for 6 year terms, though they may serve multiple terms if reelected. (Article I, Section III)Rate this question:
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What happens to a civil officer who is found guilty during an impeachment trial?
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They are removed from office, but not subject to criminal penalties due to double jeopardy laws.
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They are removed from office, and subject to criminal investigation.
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They are removed from office, and automatically sentenced to criminal punishment, They are removed from office, and automatically sentenced to criminal punishment, as deemed appropriate by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
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They are removed from office, and subject to a military tribunal.
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A. They are removed from office, and subject to criminal investigation.Explanation
True. (Article I, Section III) The convicted official is also subject to criminal prosecution if warranted, although this is carried out through the Judaical system and not Congress. (Article I, Section III)This not does violate double jeopardy laws, as impeachment does not count as a criminal proceeding.Rate this question:
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Which of the following crimes is NOT an impeachable offense?
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Federal Judge A was found to have accepted a bribe.
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Federal Judge B was found to have knowingly leaked national security information.
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Federal Judge C was tried and convicted on felony drug charges.
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Federal Judge D was found to have knowingly ruled on a controversial court decision before his federal appointment.
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A. Federal Judge D was found to have knowingly ruled on a controversial court decision before his federal appointment.Explanation
According the the Constitution, impeachable crimes are treason, bribery, and high crimes and misdemeanors. Civil officers can not be impeached for politically unpopular or controversial actions that were not in violation of law.Rate this question:
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More Constitutional amendments have dealt with ______________ than any other specific issue.
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Impeachment
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Immigration and naturalization
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Voting
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Slavery
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A. VotingExplanation
Impeachment procedures are set forth in the original Constitution, immigration and naturalization procedures were set forth in the 14th Amendment. Slavery was abolished in the 13th amendment. Voting was the topic of the 17th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments.Rate this question:
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True or False: Because our country is a democracy, the President of the United States is chosen directly by the people.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
False. The Electoral College elects the President, not the people. When you cast a vote in a presidential election, you are voting for an electoral college representative to cast a vote for President. (Article II, Section I) Presidents are not determined by popular vote.Rate this question:
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Who is President of the Senate?
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The president pro tempore
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The Senate Majority Leader
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The Vice President of the United States
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The House Majority Leader
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A. The Vice President of the United StatesExplanation
The Vice President is the President of the Senate, though he does not get a vote except in cases of ties. (Article I, Section III)Rate this question:
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The current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is:
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John G. Roberts, Jr.
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Antonin Scalia
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Anthony Kennedy
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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A. John G. Roberts, Jr.Explanation
The current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is John G. Roberts, Jr. This can be determined by the fact that his name is the first option listed and the only one that includes the title of Chief Justice. The other options are all names of previous or current Supreme Court justices, but not the current Chief Justice.Rate this question:
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All bills for raising revenue must originate where?
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In the House of Representatives
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In the Senate
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In the White House
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In a joint session of Congress
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A. In the House of RepresentativesExplanation
House of Representatives(Article I, Section 7)Rate this question:
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Under the original Constitution, slaves counted as ________ a person.
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1/2
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3/4
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3/5
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7/8
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A. 3/5Explanation
3/5 (Article I, Section II)Rate this question:
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What are the qualifications to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives?
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At least 25-years-old, a natural-born citizen of the United States, living in the state he or she is elected from
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At least 25-years-old, a citizen of the United States for 7 years, living in the state he or she is elected from
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At least 27-years-old, a natural born citizen of the United States, living in the congressional district he or she is elected from
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At least 27-years-old, a citizen of the United States for 10 years, living in the congressional district he or she is elected from
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A. At least 25-years-old, a citizen of the United States for 7 years, living in the state he or she is elected fromExplanation
Representatives must be at least 25 years old, a citizen of the U.S. for at least 7 years, and reside in the State they are elected from. (Article I, Section II)Rate this question:
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If the Electoral College reaches a tie during a Presidential race, the winner is determined by:
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The candidate who received the most popular votes.
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A run-off election.
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A special vote of the House of Representatives, with each state getting one vote.
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The candidate who won the most states overall in the election, regardless of electoral value.
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A. A special vote of the House of Representatives, with each state getting one vote.Explanation
The House of Representatives. (Article II, Section I) This has occurred twice, with Thomas Jefferson in 1801, and John Quincy Adams in 1825. In the 2000 Bush/Gore election, there was not an electoral tie, but a debate on vote-counting procedures that was decided by the Supreme Court.Rate this question:
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True or False: The President of the United States has line-item veto power.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a line item veto is unconstitutional in Clinton v. New York (1998), even though a Congressional act approving the practice was passed in 1996. For the President to exercise line-item veto power, a constitutional amendment would be needed.Rate this question:
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The court case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the new concept of:
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Judicial review
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Appellate jurisdiction
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Judicial precedent
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Separate-but-equal
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A. Judicial reviewExplanation
The court case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the new concept of judicial review. Judicial review is the power of the courts to review and determine the constitutionality of laws and actions taken by the government. In this case, the Supreme Court asserted its authority to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional, thus establishing the principle of judicial review as a crucial aspect of the American legal system. This landmark decision solidified the role of the judiciary as a check on the other branches of government and has had a significant impact on the interpretation and application of the Constitution.Rate this question:
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Under the original Constitution, only one branch of government was designed to be directly elected by the people. What branch was this?
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The House of Representatives
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The Senate
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The Presidency
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Federal Judges
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A. The House of RepresentativesExplanation
Only Representatives were directly elected by the people under the original Constitution. Senators were elected by state legislatures prior to the 17th Amendment, the President is elected by the Electoral College, and members of the Judicial branch are appointed.Rate this question:
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The U.S. Constitution was ratified in what year?
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1774
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1776
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1787
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1796
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A. 1787Explanation
The U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1787. This was the year when the delegates from the thirteen original colonies met in Philadelphia to draft the Constitution. It was then ratified by the states in subsequent years, officially establishing the framework for the American government. The Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation and provided a stronger central government while also protecting the rights of individual citizens.Rate this question:
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After the Vice-President, the next in line for the Presidency upon the President's death or disability is:
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The Senate Majority Leader
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The Speaker of the House
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The Secretary of State
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The president pro tempore of the Senate
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A. The Speaker of the HouseExplanation
The Speaker of the House. (25th Amendment) The line of succession begins: Vice-President, Speaker of the House, president pro tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State, and then continues down the Cabinet.Rate this question:
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An impeached civil officer, such as the President of the United States, is found to be guilty if _______ of the Senate vote that he is guilty.
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1/2
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2/3
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3/4
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It must be unanimous.
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A. 2/3Explanation
Two thirds of the Senate. (Article I, Section III)Rate this question:
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Supreme Court Justices are:
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Appointed by the President, confirmed by both houses of Congress
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Appointed by the President, confirmed by the House of Representatives
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Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate
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Appointed by the President, confirmed by the other members of the Supreme Court
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A. Appointed by the President, confirmed by the SenateExplanation
appointed by President, confirmed by Senate (Article II, Section II).Rate this question:
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If a couple marries in Nevada, and then divorces in Tennessee, what clause of the Constitution allowed these proceedings to be recognized across state lines?
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Emolument Clause
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Full Faith and Credit Clause
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Necessary and Proper Clause
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Contracts Clause
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A. Full Faith and Credit ClauseExplanation
The Full Faith and Credit Clause is the name given to Article IV, Section I, which orders that states must recognize each others judicial proceedings, public acts, and records. The Emolument Clause (Article I, Section IX, Clause VIII) states that no titles of nobility can be granted within the US; the Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, Section VIII, Section XVIII)gives Congress power to make laws; the Contracts Clause (Article I, Section X, Clause I) lists what types of activities states are prohibited from engaging in, such as coining money or foreign trade agreements.Rate this question:
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True or False: Giving an annual State of the Union to Congress is constitutionally required of the President.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
True. (Article II, Section III)Rate this question:
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Election Day is:
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The first Tuesday in November
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The first Tuesday in November that does not fall on November 1.
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The second Monday in November
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The third Wednesday in November, provided that Congress is not in session.
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A. The first Tuesday in November that does not fall on November 1.Explanation
Election Day in the United States is the day set by law for the election of public officials. It occurs on the first Tuesday in November, but never November 1. The earliest possible date is November 2 and the latest possible date is November 8. (Source: Wikipedia)Rate this question:
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How are vacancies in the U.S. House of Representatives filled?
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By special election
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By gubernatorial appointment
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By presidential appointment
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By the runner-up in the previous election
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A. By special electionExplanation
Article I, Section II states that vacant House seats are filled by special election in that congressional district.Rate this question:
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The "Great Compromise" refers to what?
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An agreement allowing slave holding states to join the Union.
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An agreement providing for population-based representation in the House and equal representation in the Senate.
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An agreement allowing blacks, but not women, to vote.
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An agreement allowing Indian tribes to remain sovereign entities on Federal land.
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A. An agreement providing for population-based representation in the House and equal representation in the Senate.Explanation
The Great Compromise (also known as the Connecticut Compromise or Sherman's Compromise) was an agreement between small and large states that provided population based representation in the House of Representatives (vital to heavily populated states such as New York), and equal representation in the Senate (for smaller, less populous states like Delaware).Rate this question:
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Habeas corpus is protected by the Constitution in Article I, Section IX. Habeas corpus requires that:
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A person must be read his/her rights while being arrested.
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An individual who is arrested must be provided with access to representation.
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A person who is accused of a crime must be a U.S. citizen in order to be tried in the U.S.
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The courts, on demand, show just cause for a person's arrest and detention.
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A. The courts, on demand, show just cause for a person's arrest and detention.Explanation
the courts show just cause for a person's arrest and detention. (Article I, Section IX)Rate this question:
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The requirements to be elected President of the United States are:
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Be at least 35-years-old, a natural-born citizen of the U.S., and lived in the United States for 20 years.
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Be at least 35-years-old, a natural-born citizen of the U.S., and lived in the United States for 14 years.
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Be at least 45-years-old, be a natural-born citizen of the U.S., no felony convictions, and lived in the United States for 10 years.
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Be at least 45-years-old, be a natural-born citizen of the U.S., no felony convictions, and lived in the United States for more than half of your life.
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A. Be at least 35-years-old, a natural-born citizen of the U.S., and lived in the United States for 14 years.Explanation
The President must be at least 35-years-old, natural born citizen, 14 years' resident in U.S. (Article II, Section I)Rate this question:
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The Constitution requires a census to be undertaken every ____ years to determine_____.
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10 years; apportionment in the House of Representatives
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10 years; population demographics
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20 years; apportionment in the House of Representatives
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20 years; population demographics
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A. 10 years; apportionment in the House of RepresentativesExplanation
While the Census Bureau does collect population demographics in order to better understand who makes up the United States, this is not the reason the Founders put this provision in the Constitution. The main reason is to determine the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives. (Article I, Section II)Rate this question:
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A formerly uninhabited part of the country has experienced a population boom in recent years following the discovery of gold there. Government officials need to set up a federal district court in the region to maintain law and order. Who is responsible for authorizing the new federal courts?
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The President authorizes the courts and appoints new judges.
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Congress authorizes the courts; the President appoints new judges, which Congress must approve.
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The Supreme Court authorizes the courts; the President appoints new judges, which Congress must approve.
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Congress authorizes the courts; the President appoints new judges, which the Supreme Court must approve.
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A. Congress authorizes the courts; the President appoints new judges, which Congress must approve.Explanation
Congress is responsible for forming the court system (Article III, Section I). The President appoints the judges, which must be approved by Congress. (Article II, Section III)Rate this question:
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True or False: Both Houses in Congress must approve treaties made by the President.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
False. Only 2/3 of the Senate must approve treaties. (Article II, Section II)Rate this question:
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What are the qualifications to be elected to the U.S. Senate?
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At least 30-years-old, a citizen of the United States for 9 years, no felony convictions, and currently residing in the state he or she is elected from
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At least 30-years-old, a natural-born citizen of the United States, no felony convictions, and currently residing in the state he or she is elected from
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At least 30-years-old, a citizen of the United States for 9 years, and currently resides in the state he or she was elected from
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At least 30-years-old, a natural-born citizen of the United States, and currently residing in the state he or she was elected from
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A. At least 30-years-old, a citizen of the United States for 9 years, and currently resides in the state he or she was elected fromExplanation
A U.S. Senator must be at least 30-years-old, a citizen of the U.S. for 9 years, and a resident of the state he or she was elected from. Previous felony convictions do not bar Senators from serving under the U.S. Constitution. (Article I, Section III)Rate this question:
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According to the Constitution, who presides over the Senate when the Vice-President is absent?
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The President of the Senate
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The president pro tempore
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The Senate Majority Leader
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The Senate Minority Leader
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A. The president pro temporeExplanation
The Vice-President of the U.S. is also President of the Senate. The president pro tempore (literally, president for a time) is chosen by the Senate and presides when the Vice President is absent (Article I, Section III). The president pro tempore is also third in the line of succession to the Presidency of the U.S. This is not to be confused with the position of Senate Majority Leader, which is the political head of the Senate. He or she determines legislative strategy and is often the most powerful officer in the Senate.Rate this question:
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A President could grant a pardon to all of the following people EXCEPT:
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A federal judge he appointed who has just been impeached.
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A Wall Street CEO who was convicted of embezzling taxpayer money under the TARP program.
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The former head of his political party, who was convicted of extortion in a criminal trial.
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His daughter, who was convicted of manslaughter while drunk driving.
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A. A federal judge he appointed who has just been impeached.Explanation
The Constitution only bars presidential pardons from being used in cases of impeachment. Nothing bars the president from using pardon powers for family members and politically motivated acts, although hopefully, common sense does. (Article II, Section III)Rate this question:
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U.S. Representatives in the House of Representatives are currently apportioned according to which formula?
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One Representative per 30,000 citizens
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One Representative per 30,000 citizens, with slaves counting at 3/5 a person
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The population of the U.S. at the last census, divided by 50
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The population of the U.S. at the last census, divided by 435
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A. The population of the U.S. at the last census, divided by 435Explanation
Due to an ever-increasing population, Congress voted in 1929 to cap the number of Representatives to 435. Thus, the population of the U.S. is divided by 435 to determine the number of people per each Representative, and then apportioned accordingly. Based on 2000 census data, the current population ratio per representative is 1 for every 646,000 citizens. If the original formula of one rep for every 30,000 citizens (as stated in Article I, Section II) was followed, the number of representatives currently in the House would be over 10,200.Rate this question:
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A petition for a writ of certiorari is:
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A petition made by a court to a party to cease and desist an activity under threat of legal penalty.
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A petition made by a party in a lawsuit asking the Supreme Court to review the case under appellate jurisdiction.
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A petition made by the defendant in a lawsuit that requires the plaintiff to show just cause for the lawsuit.
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A petition made by a party that was convicted requesting to have the court record expunged.
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A. A petition made by a party in a lawsuit asking the Supreme Court to review the case under appellate jurisdiction.Explanation
A petition for a writ of certiorari is how appellate cases get heard in the Supreme Court. Either party in the lawsuit can petition the Supreme Court to hear the case under appellate jurisdiction. The Court is not required to take the case, and in fact only takes about 1% of cases for which a petition is filed.Rate this question:
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A congressional committee wants to know the constitutionality of a bill they are considering passing. Can the committee receive advice from the Supreme Court on this matter?
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Yes
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No
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A. NoExplanation
The Supreme Court can only try real cases and does not offer advisory opinions to government officials. The Constitutional Convention members specifically rejected proposals to allow for advisory opinions. (Article III, Section II)Rate this question:
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What government body has the sole power to initiate impeachment of a federal official?
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The House of Representatives
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The Senate
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The Supreme Court
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The Department of Justice
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A. The House of RepresentativesExplanation
The House of Representatives. The House initiates the impeachment, and the Senate decides guilt or innocence. (Article I, Section II and III)Rate this question:
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The constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act, signed into law by Bill Clinton in 1996, is currently being questioned due to what Constitutional provision?
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Uniformity Clause
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Citizenship Clause
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Full Faith and Credit Clause
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Obligation of Contracts Clause
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A. Full Faith and Credit ClauseExplanation
The Full Faith and Credit Clause is the name given to Article IV, Section I, which orders that states must recognize each others judicial proceedings, public acts, and records.Rate this question:
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What are the 5 reasons listed in the Preamble of the Constitution for the formation of the Constitution?
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Establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty.
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Establish justice, promote democracy, provide for the welfare of the people, insure the rights of the people, and promote religious liberty.
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Establish freedom of religion, provide freedom of the press, allow the people to peaceably assemble, petition the Government for a redress of grievances, ensure lasting liberty.
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Establish that all men are created equal; provide for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; secure these rights; establish Government as consent from the governed, throw off the Tyranny of the King of Britain.
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A. Establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty.Explanation
Answer 2 is made up; answer 3 is from the First Amendment to the Constitution, answer 4 is from the Bill of Rights. Answer 1 is from the Preamble to the Constitution.Rate this question:
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In years between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution being ratified, the United States was governed by which body?
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A unicameral Congress
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The Presidency, under George Washington
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A bicameral Congress
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There was no federal government during these years.
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A. A unicameral CongressExplanation
Between the years of 1774 and 1789, the U.S. was governed by the unicameral Continental Congress (between the years of 1781-89, it was known as the Confederation Congress). The Constitution established the bicameral Congress, Presidency, and federal judicial branches we have today.Rate this question:
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True or False: A State can have more Senators than Representatives.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
True. According to Article I, Sections II & III, each state receives 2 Senators and at least 1 Representative in the House, based on population. As of 2000, 7 states had only 1 Representative (AK, MT, WY, SD, ND, DE, VT).Rate this question:
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Which of the following forms of discrimination is NOT illegal?
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A resident of Oregon is denied a job on an oil pipeline in Alaska because he is not a state resident.
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A Hispanic citizen of Utah is prohibited from sending her children to public school because they don't speak English.
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A Baptist church declines to hire a qualified janitor because is not Christian.
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A public high school teacher in Tennessee is fired by the school board for teaching creationism alongside evolution.
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A. A Baptist church declines to hire a qualified janitor because is not Christian.Explanation
In the Alaska case, states are prohibited from discriminating against citizens of other states without justification (Article IV, Section II). The pipeline example is actually a case brought to the Supreme Court (Hicklin v. Orbeck, 1978), which ruled that to violate the Privileges and Immunities Clause, a the reason had to "constitute a peculiar source of evil at which the statute is aimed."
The Hispanic citizen and her children protected under the 14th Amendment, which provides equal protection under the law, so denying them equal access to education (something the Supreme Court has ruled as a right for children) is in violation of the 14th Amendment.
The public high school teacher is in violation of the 1st Amendment -see Supreme Court case Edwards v. Aguillard (1987) - because the state would be favoring one religion (Christianity)over another.
However, in the case of the Baptist church, religious organizations are allowed to discriminate on a basis of religion (and only religion) in hiring practices due to their right to exercise free religion, even when those positions they are hiring for are nonreligious in nature. See Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints v. Amos,(1987).Rate this question:
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Prior to the Seventeenth Amendment, how were U.S. Senators elected?
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Elected by popular vote
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Appointed by State governors
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Elected by State legislatures
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Appointed by the President
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A. Elected by State legislaturesExplanation
In the original Constitution, U.S. Senators were to be elected by the State Legislature of the state they were serving from. The 17th Amendment changed this procedure so as to have Senators elected by popular vote.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is NOT a power granted to Congress under the Constitution?
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To borrow money on the credit of the United States
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To negotiate treaties with foreign nations
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To negotiate commerce with foreign nations
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Establish immigration and naturalization laws
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To coin money
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A. To negotiate treaties with foreign nationsExplanation
Only the President may enter into treaties with foreign nations (although these must be ratified by the Senate). All other powers listed were given to Congress in Article I, Section VIIIRate this question:
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"Impeachment" is:
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The process by which a civil officer is accused of wrongdoing.
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The process by which the President is removed from office.
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The process by which an elected official is prosecuted by a federal judge.
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The process by which Congress screens Supreme Court nominees.
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A. The process by which a civil officer is accused of wrongdoing.Explanation
Impeachment occurs when a civil officer is accused of wrong doing by the House of Representatives. They are then tried in the Senate, and if convicted are removed from office. Since 1789, 19 federal officers have been fully impeached, 7 have been convicted.Rate this question:
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