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| At the Philadephia Convention, the delegates agreed to – | draft a new constitution |
| Characteristics of a state – | population, territory, government |
| A federal government is one in which – | power is divided between a central government and local governments |
| The Declaration of Independence says that – | People have certain natural rights |
| Citizens who committ a crime then flee to another state are subject to: | Extradition |
| The power to coin money is: | an expressed power |
| The President's veto power is an example of | checks and balances |
| An enabling act directs any area to... | prepare a constitution |
| The smallest geographic unit for conducting an election – | precinct |
| When a strong candidate helps attract voters to other candidates on his/her ticket | coattails |
| The oldest form of the nominating process in the U.S. – | self-announcement |
| Election where candidates aren't identified by party labels | nonpartisan election |
| The purpose of a filibuster is to – | prevent action on a bill |
| Congress shares foreign relations power with the – | President |
| Who has the power to impeach the president? | House of Representatives |
| Senators are elected to serve – | 6 years |
| Can the president grant a pardon before or after a person is charged with a crime? | Before |
| The LEAST number of electors a state can have is – | 3 |
| A president can serve no more than – | 10 years |
| Judges in constitutional courts are appointed for – | Life |
| Only crime that's defined in the Constitution – | Treason |
| For an arrest, police must have either a warrant or – | Probable cause |
| Why is the Supreme Court called the "High Court?" | it's the last court where questions can be decided |
| Says a person can become a citizen by birth or naturalization – | 14th Amendment |
