Amendments
Name one of the rights protected by the 1st amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly
How does Congress override a veto?
by 2/3 majority vote in both houses
What is the lowest level of the Judicial Branch?
District court
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The President of the United States
How many houses make up Congress?
2
right to bear arms
What is it called when a branch of government can “check,” or limit, the power of the other branches.
Checks and Balances
How long do Supreme Court judges serve for?
Until death or retirement
How many terms can a president serve for? How many years is each term?
2 terms, 4 years for each term
What does Congress do?
Pass laws
The 8th amendment protects you from what
What happens if a bill passes through committee and the senate but fails to pass in the House of Representatives?
The bill dies
What does the Supreme Court do?
Make sure laws are constitutional
The President is elected by who?
The Electoral College
How many years do members of the House of Representatives serve for?
2 years
The right to remain silent
Texas v. Johnson decided what question?
That you could burn a flag in protest under the 1st amendment
What right was affirmed by the Supreme Court's ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright?
Right to an attorney if you cannot afford one
What can a president do when they do not like a law passed by Congress?
He can veto the law
How many years do senators serve for?
6 years
Police are not allowed to search your home without a warrant, what do the police need in order to obtain a warrant?
Probable Cause based on evidence
Power is shared by the national and state governments.
Federalism
The school had the right to edit the newspaper because it was printed and sponsored by the school
What does a President do most January's in front of Congress?
Give the State of the Union
What is the total number of people who serve in both the Senate and the House of Representatives?
535