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U.S. and Illinois Constitution

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If the U.S. flag is displayed with flags of other countries, the flags of all countries including the U. S. flag should be about the same size; the flags of all countries including the U. S. flag should be at the same height; no one country's flag should be higher than another's.
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If the U.S. flag is flown on the same pole and halyard with flags of other states or cities, the U S flag should be at the top.
Who shouls the U.S. flag is displayed on the wall from crossed staffs?
If the U.S. flag is displayed on the wall from crossed staffs, it should be on its own right with its staff in front of the other staffs.
What is the national anthem (song)?
The national anthem (song) of the United States is The Star Spangled Banner.
Can the U.S. flag ever be flown upside down and if so why?
The U.S. flag should only be flown upside down in an emergency situation to signal help is needed.
Senators and Representatives

Who is the leader?
Senators - a. Vice President of the U.S. b. President pro tempore

Representatives - Elected speaker
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What is the function in impeachment proceeding?
Senators - Acts as jury if the House presents enough evidence to try the official

Representatives - Accuses the official
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How are seats apportioned?
Senators - 2 per state

Representatives - % total U.S. population living in the state
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How long must he or she have been a U.S. citizen?
Senators - 9 years

Representatives - 7 years
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Where must he or she live?
Both Senators and Representatives -

In the state he or she represents.
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What is the length of term?
Senators - 6 years

Representatives - 2 years
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What is the total number?
Senators - 100

Representatives - 435
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What is the minimum age?
Senators - 30

Representatives - 25
Preamble
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.


The Preamble explains the purposes of the Constitution, and defines the powers of the new government as originating from the people of the United States.
Amendment I [1]
1791
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Who can print money?
According to the U.S. Constitution, only the national government has the power to print money.
What are the three parts of the Constitution?
The preamble, the 7 articles, and the 27 amendments.
Who is the person that is known as the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
the Bill of Rights
What is the function of the judicial branche of government?
It's function is to interpret the laws.
What is the function of the executive branche of government?
Its function is to enforce, to execute, and to carry out the laws.
What is the function of the legislative branche of government?
Its function is to make the laws.
What are the three branches of government do?
The legislative, the executive, and the judicial.
When was the Constitution completed and signed by its writers?
September 17, 1787
What is the basic principle that can be found in both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
That a government gets its power from its people. This is known as popular sovereignty.
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Where was the Declaration of Independence discussed, debated, and approved?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What are the three main ideas of the Declaration of Independence?
1. Government gets its power from the people.
2. Listing of wrongs done to the Americans by the English government to show the world they had good reason to overthrow the English government.
3. The government works for its citizens; the citizens do not exist for the good of the government.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed and approved?
July 4, 1776
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