Presidential
This position has a 4 year term
President and Vice President
The first thing talked about in the body of the Constitution is this. Another term for a group of baboons.
The Constitution requires only this court to exist.
The Supreme Court
This case decided that separate wasn't always equal, especially in schools.
Brown v. Board
The idea that other branches can limit the power of another.
Checks and Balances
This kitchen fixture is chosen by the President.
The Cabinet
Bicameral
Today there are 9 but FDR wanted 13.
Justices of the Supreme Court
Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
Miranda v. Arizona
These three words created the idea of self-governance. Good thing they're the first three.
We The People
The President is the head of this dangerous tree.
The Military
This role runs the House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
This level of court determines matters of fact.
Magistral
or
Magistrate
You have the right to an attorney.
Gideon v. Wainwright
The Constitution has only 7 of these. Good thing they aren't clothes.
Articles
This power is annually used on birds. It's more difficult for prisoners to obtain one.
Pardon or Clemency
This person runs the Senate according to the Constitution.
Vice President
This type of court decides the matters of law.
Appellate
If the police gain evidence through illegal means they cannot use it against you.
Mapp v. Ohio
Congress has been the main source for amendments, but this group can also amend the Constitution.
The States
After FDR had 4 terms, Presidents were limited to this many.
2 terms
This is how a bill becomes a law
The Legislative Process
Getting to the Supreme Court is almost impossible unless you have this.
Writ of Certiorari
Cert
Writ of Cert
This case is the first landmark case. Too bad Marshall caused it.
Marbury v. Madison
This system is what we consider the best for a government.
Democracy