Unit four
What is the second amendment
the right to bear arms
How many states are within the U.S.
fifty
Where is the Judicial Branch located
In the Supreme Court building
Who works in the Executive branch
the President and Vice President
What is the legislative branch
the branch of government that contains all of Congress and makes laws
What is the first amendment
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
Freedom of press
freedom of assembly
freedom of petition
Each state has its own constitution T/F
True
What does the Supreme Court deal with
Constitutional law
How long do Presidents serve
4 years minimum
how many term limits to people within the legislative branch have
None
What is Eminent Domain
The government has to pay you a fair price before taking your property away
Who is the Norton senator
Paul Fenney
What are the four sources of law
Common
Administrative
and Constitutional
How many term limits do Presidents have
2
How many presidents have been impeached
3
Thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments
Free citizens vote
What can the governor do
Sign the bill
Veto the bill
Pocket veto
Return bill with recomendations for change
There are no qualifacations
What is an executive order
A directive on how to carry out broad section of government or a specific law
What power allows Congress to stretch their powers
the elastic/necessary and proper clause
How many amendments are there
twenty-seven
What is Referendum
reffering potential bills to the people for approval
How many cases are filed with the Supreme court each year
What are the requirements for Presidency
you have to be 35 years or older
a natural born citizen of the U.S.
Has been a citizen of the U.S. for the last 14 years
What are the requirements to be a senator
30 years or older
has been a citizen of the U.S. for nine or more years
legal resident of the state they represent