Government
What is the primary function of a government?
To make and enforce public policies for a society
What does "bicameral" refer to in a government context?
Two legislative chambers
Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
This branch deals with creation of laws
Legislation
Who can propose amendments to the Mississippi Constitution
Two-thirds of both houses of the legislature
This document served as America's governing document until 1789
The Articles of Confederation
What is "original jurisdiction"?
The first time a court hears a case
The document that limited the power of the king of England is
Magna Carta
The main Purpose of the Judicial branch is to
To review and interpret laws
What is the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Supreme Court
Traffic violations
the United States Constitution been amended how many times
27
The first 10 amendment of the Constitution is called
Bill of Rights
What is the name of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in Mississippi?
Randolph
Who is the leader of the Senate?
The vice-president
Which court handles serious crimes such as robbery or murder in Mississippi
Circuit Court
This is a two part question!!! The constitution is America's fundamental framework for the country’s government. How many parts are there. List the ones that deal with the three branches.
Preamble - Seven Articles
1-Leg
2- Exec
3- Judicial
Their power includes the following, elect a governor if a candidate does not receive majority vote and has the power to impeach, or file charges against, the governor or other public officials.
House of Rep
Who is the current Governor of Mississippi
Tate Reeves
To declare a law unconstitutional or constitutional is a power of which branch?
Judicial
List all 4 constitution of Mississippi
1817
1832
1868
1890
Which elected official of Mississippi is the chief financial officer of the state, manages the state’s money, and maintains the financial records for all state transactions.
State Treasury
a fundamental human right that is a part of being human and cannot be taken away or given up. Inherent rights are universal and inalienable, meaning they are essential to individual liberty and dignity in a democratic society
Inherent rights
List and describe the reconstruction Amendments
13-Abolished slavery
14-granted citizenship
15- right to vote
If the President, Vice-president, Speaker, and Pro-temple cannot perform the duties as president, who takes the mantle?
Sect. of State
What principles are emphasized in the Mississippi Constitution?
Rule of law and popular sovereignty