Bill of Rights/Constitution
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
What are the two houses in the legislative branch?
House of Reps and Senate
The highest court in the United States is the __________________________.
Supreme Court
Who is the chief executive?
The President
How many members of the Senate are there?
100
Name two of the freedoms protected by the first amendment
Freedom of Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion, Petition
How is the number of representatives per state determined in the Senate?
In order for a case to move to the Supreme Court, it must be ______________________ by the lower courts first.
appealed
What is the role of the executive branch?
to enforce laws
How many members of the House of Representatives are there?
435
What was the name of the "original" constitution?
Articles of Confederation
How is the number of representatives per state determined in the House of Reps?
Determined by population
Which case determined that cops were required to read you your rights if you were arrested?
Miranda v. Arizona
The President is the _________________ of the military, which means he is in charge.
Commander-in-Chief
Which branch has the power to declare war?
Legislative branch
What does the 5th Amendment protect?
Right to remain silent
In order for a bill to become a law, it first be sponsored or brought to congress by who?
A member of either the house or the senate
Which case determined that minors (anyone under 18) cannot receive the death penalty?
Roper V. Simmons
Who was the longest-serving president?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which branch is responsible for deciding whether or not a law is constitutional?
Judicial Branch
What is your 8th amendment right?
protection from cruel and unusual punishment
In order to overturn a presidential veto, how many votes does congress need?
2/3 of both houses
9
Who is the current Vice President?
J.D. Vance
Someone is arrested for robbery but is found not guilty at trial. However, they have just been charged for the exact same crime, even though there is no new evidence.
IS THIS CONSTITUTIONAL???
No! The 7th Amendment protects you from being tried for the same crime twice!