The Amazing Amendments
Ethel was not allowed to go to church on Sunday morning because she was a Baptist.
1st Amendment
The court that is the highest authority on the U.S. Constitution.
Supreme Court
What is the name given to a special body of people selected by each of the states who officially votes for the President and Vice President of the United States?
the Electoral College
What was the agreement at the Constitution Convention which created our bicameral legislature known as Congress?
the Great Compromise
Limitations placed on a branch of government's political power by the giving the other branches some control over its own affairs.
checks and balances
Rick was arrested for jaywalking and sentenced to 50 years in prison.
8th Amendment
The courts established to hear appeals of trial court cases.
Courts of Appeal
What is the advisory board that is made up of the heads of the government's executive departments and reports to the chief executive?
the Cabinet
How many members are in the Senate?
100
A form of government in which power is shared among central, state, and regional levels.
federalism
Agatha wanted to talk to an attorney about being detained, by the police refused his request.
6th Amendment
What is the term of office for federal judges?
life
What is the duty of the Secretary of State?
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
The process by which the Supreme Court and other courts are able to declare a law or government action as unconstitutional.
judicial review
Theodore found the police at his house without a valid search warrant.
4th Amendment
Who approves or rejects the appointments of federal judges?
the Senate
What are the three qualifications for being President and Vice President of the United States?
1. 35 years-old
2. resident of the United States for 14 years
3. be a native-born citizen
Congress is denied by the Constitution to pass laws punishing people for acts before those acts became a crime or _________________ laws.
ex post facto laws
The part of the Constitution which ensures the states will accept the legal decisions and proceedings of the other states.
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Barack Obama wants to run for a third term for President of the United States.
22nd Amendment
nine
What are the two constitutional roles of the Vice President?
1. become President if the office is vacant due to death, resignation, etc
2. President of the Senate
Why are the terms of U.S. Senators staggered?
so there will always experienced senators serving
The agreement between the government and its citizens in which citizens agree to give up some of their freedoms in order to establish a government. In return, the government will protect its citizens right to life, liberty, and own property.
the social contract