Three Branches #1
$$Double Points$$ Explain the lawmaking process
Both houses of Congress must approve and the Bill must be signed by the President
How does the President check the power of Congress?
By vetoing legislation
What was the impact of the Plessy V Ferguson case?
"Separate but equal." Led to legal segregation throughout the United States
Which founding document begins with... "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." $$Bonus Points$$ Whose idea is included in the text??
The Declaration of Independence
List the five freedoms listed in the 1st amendment
Speech, religion, press, peaceful assembly, and petition the government
Which branch of government declares war?
The Legislative Branch
$$Double Points$$ When Congress overrides a presidential veto with a two thirds majority vote, who is checking who?
Legislative checks Executive
Which case ruled that schools have the right to limit student speech if it goes against the educational mission of the school?
Hazelwood V Kuhlmeier
What two ideas were introduced by Montesquieu?
Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers
List one right protected by the 5th amendment?
Grand jury, double jeopardy, due process, protection from self-incrimination and fair compensation for eminent domain
Explain the appointment process
The President appoints and the Senate confirms or rejects that appointment
What is one way the Supreme Court checks the power of Congress?
By declaring laws unconstitutional
$$Double Points$$ Which case ruled in favor of due process for juveniles?
In Re Gault
How did the Magna Carta influence the U.S. Constitution?
It introduced the idea of limited government
What group gained suffrage rights through the passage of the 15th amendment?
African American Men
Explain the treaty process
The President negotiates the treaty and the Senate confirms or rejects that agreement
The power of impeachment held by Congress is a check on:
Both executive and judicial branch officials
Which court case upheld a person's 2nd amendment right to own a firearm for home defense?
D.C. V Heller
$$Double Points$$ Who wrote Common Sense, a pamphlet that encouraged independence from Britain?
Thomas Paine
List one protection provided by the Sixth Amendment?
the right to a speedy and public trial, the right to counsel, the right to an impartial jury, right to be informed of charges, and the right to confront witnesses.
Which branch has the power to establish federal courts?
Legislative Branch
When Congress passes a law and the Supreme Court later reviews its constitutionality, this demonstrates:
Judicial Review
Which court decision requires states to legal counsel for all criminal defendants even if they cannot afford to do so?
Gideon V Wainwright
What was the main purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To create a plan for self-government
$$Double Points$$ Which amendment grants equal protection under the law and creates rules for citizenship through law of blood and law of soil?
The 14th Amendment