The Constitution
The First 10 Amendments are called_
The Bill of Rights
How can a federal court overrule a law?
Declare the law unconstitutional
What is the purpose of a search warrant?
To allow reasonable search and seizure
The census determines what:
Representatives per state
Who leads the executive branch?
President
How many articles and amendments are in the Constitution?
7 articles and 27 amendments
Define Rule of Law
No one is above the law
What does the second amendment protect?
Right to bear arms for defense
How many electoral votes does a presidential candidate need to win the election?
270
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To make sure no branch becomes too powerful
What are the two main goals of the constitution?
Protect citizens rights and defend the country
What is a civil case?
Non-bodily case between two people
Define double jeopardy
If found innocent, a citizen cannot be tried again for the same charges
Who decides who wins the presidential election?
Electoral College
Define impeachment
Accusing a president of a crime
What is the purpose of an amendment?
To make necessary changes to the constitution.
What is a criminal case?
Handles bodily offenses between the government and a person
Tell me amendments 4-8
No unreasonable search and seizure
No self-incrimination
Trial by jury, right to a lawyer
Right to civil trial
No excessive fines, bail, or cruel punishment
Define majority rule
The greatest number of people in a society determine the policies for everyone
What are the roles of the three branches?
Legislative: Makes laws
Executive: Enforces Laws
Judicial: Interprets laws
What are the five duties of citizens?
Voting, jury duty, paying taxes, enrolling in the military draft, obey laws
Supreme Court leads what branch of government?
Judicial Branch
What is due process?
American citizens are entitled to trial in a court of law
What is the full process of a bill becoming a law?
An idea for a bill is drafted, heard in the House, voted in the House, heard in the Senate, voted in the Senate, signed by the president, interpreted by the Supreme Court, declared constitutional, enforced by the government.
Tell me which article each branch belongs to
Article I. Legislative
Article II. Executive
Article III. Judicial