Unit 4
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, and press
Two House Legislature
Bicameral
What is the main job of the Vice President?
To serve if the president dies or leaves office
Defendants in criminal cases are always presumed as _________ until proven guilty
Innocent
Concurrent Powers are...
Powers shared by both federal and state governments
What does the third amendment do?
Prohibits the quartering of soldiers without permission
How often is the census taken?
Every 10 years
Who is the head of the U.S armed forces?
The President
What is Judicial Review?
The power to decide whether a law or presidential action is constitutional
What are the three courts most states have?
Trial court, appeal courts, and the State supreme court
What is the second amendment meant to do?
Meant to prevent having a national army
How long are senators elected for?
6 year terms
What is a precedent?
a decision or event that is used as an example or guide for future decisions
In the court case Marbury Vs. Madison who denied Marbury a job as a judge?
Thomas Jefferson
Name 3 different options that the Governor can use when receiving a bill
They can sign the bill, veto the bill, pocket veto, or they can return the bill with recommendations for change.
According to the 4th amendment a judge must issue a _______ for a search to be legal
search warrant
What 3 presidents have been impeached?
Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump
How many electors are in the electoral college?
538
What does the 16th amendment give Congress the power to do?
It gives Congress the power to collect a federal income tax
Name at least 2 of the 3 requirements to be the Governor of Massachusetts
Must be at least 18 years old, a resident of Massachusetts for at least 7 years, and you have to receive 10,000 signatures from Massachusetts voters
What does the 5th amendment state?
A jury must indict, or formally accuse, an individual before they can be tried for a crime
What are caucases?
Private meetings in each house
According to the Immigration Act of 1990, the total number of immigrants allowed per year is ______
675,000
What are the 4 major sources of law?
Statutory, common, administrative, and constitutional
What are grants given broadly for a defined purpose?
Block grants