The decision from Marbury v. Madison established which constitutional principle that is vital to the judicial branch?
Judicial review
100
True of False, the Congress has the power to declare war?
True
100
When the president creates the national budget each year he is exercising which role of the president?
Chief Economic Planner
100
A case falling in what type of civil law would result if Melissa’s grandfather left her his car in his will when he passed away?
Family law
100
A system of government that divides power between the state and national levels is known as what?
Federalism
200
What doctrine from a past Supreme Court case was overruled in the Brown v. Board of Education ruling to desegregate public schools?
Separate but equal
200
Senators in Congress serve terms that last how many years?
6 years
200
Who is the head of the executive branch at a state level?
Governor
200
A formal charge by a grand jury is also known as what?
Indictment
200
The division of the central government into 3 different branches is known as what principle?
Separation of powers
300
When Miranda was not read his rights by the police officer he was not given full access to what series of events?
Due process
300
A law, before it is signed into effect by the president, is known as what name as it passes through Congress?
A bill
300
The election of the President is determined by the votes of which group of people every 4 years?
Electoral college
300
The 5th amendment of the Constitution protects an accused criminal from what two things?
Self incrimination & double jeopardy
300
When the Constitution limited the actions of the government by specifically listing powers it does and doesn’t have is known as what?
Limited government
400
When Gideon petitioned to have a lawyer represent him in court he argued that he had the right to counsel guaranteed by which amendment?
6th amendment
400
Because it is stated directly in the Constitution, the power of Congress to tax is known as what type of power?
An expressed/enumerated power
400
When the President has a meeting and is advised by his cabinet he is exercising which role of the president?
Chief Executive
400
In a CIVIL law case, the jury must have or be what in order to make their decision?
Preponderance of evidence
400
Rule by the people, or the idea that the US Government is based on the consent of the government, is known as what?
Popular sovereignty
500
T.L.O felt that which constitutional right of hers was violated when the principal searched through her bag and found the marijuana?
Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
500
People who represent interest groups and try to convince members of Congress to support their policies are known as what?
Lobbyist
500
Which regulatory agency censors the material heard on the radio and seen on television to ensure that the content is appropriate for the listeners and viewers?
FCC
500
The authority of a court to rule on certain cases is known as what?
Jurisdiction
500
Name one specific check that the legislative branch has over the executive branch