Bill of rights
True or False: People would not feel safe and would not trust the government to ensure the common good.
True
Who decides who the justices on the Supreme Court are?
the President selects them and the Senate approves them
Rule of law was first seen in this famous document.
What is the Magna Carta?
Name the 3 branches of government
executive, legislative, judicial
Many of the original buildings at the University of Virginia were designed by this President of the United States.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
What amendment is "people have the right to a fair trial"?
Amendment 5
For how long can a person be a Supreme Court justice?
for life or until he or she retires
This type of court settles disputes between states.
What are Federal courts?
What do we call the 10 amendments of the US Constitution to protects people's rights?
Bill of Rights
Means that no state can draw unreasonable distinctions between its own residents and those persons who live in other states.
What is the Privileges and Immunities Clause?
What amendment states that people have the right to a speedy trial?
Amendment 6
What is the job of the executive branch?
to make sure that the laws are enforced. ( To make sure people follow the law)
This is the department that would deal with terrorist attacks.
What is the Department of Homeland Security?
What word means "to reject a bill?"
Veto
Money given to states by the federal government in which they may choose the way in which that money is used.
What is revenue sharing?
What amendment states that accused people can remain out of jail until their trail if they pay bail?
Amendment 8
What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
to make the laws
You must be at least this age to be a Senator.
30 years old
Fill in the blank: If the Governor signs the bill, it becomes a___________.
Law.
Powers that the Constitution does not grant to the National Government and does not, at the same time, deny to the states.
What are reserved powers?
Due to the expense of a war with Iraq, the government asks American households to provide the costto feed and house three Soldiers.
Amendment 3
What is a constitution?
a plan for the government
This branch can reject a treaty.
What is the Legislative branch?
Who was the NC governor before Pat McCrory?
Beverly Perdue
Powers exercised by the national government alone.
What are exclusive powers?