The federal government has three branches each with different responsibilities and powers. The three branches are the?
What are the Legislative, Executive and Judicial
100
He is known as the "Father of the Constitution, and is also our 4th American President.
Who is James Madison
100
He promised that a Bill of Rights would be added to the Constitution.
Who is James Madison
100
This is the process of returning to the country of origin for immigrants who break the law.
What is deportation
100
This is the Highest Court in the Country.
What is The Supreme Court
200
The United States Supreme Court is a part of this branch of Government.
What is the Judicial Branch
200
The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution are commonly referred to as this.
What is the Bill of Rights
200
The sixth amendment gives Americans the right to a trial by this.
What is a trial by jury
200
This is the legal age to vote in the United States.
What is 18
200
The President and Vice President are elected to a term of how many years.
What is a four year term
300
This person must be at least 35 years old, be a natural born citizen and has to live in the United States for at least 14 years before they can hold office.
Who is The President of the United States
300
According to the Constitution the "Congress" is made up of these two branches.
What are the Senate and the House of Representatives
300
This Amendment includes the freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of speech and assembly, and the right to petition the government.
What is First Amendment
300
The power to take personal property for the benefit of the public is known as this.
What is eminent domain
300
This is the term for a person born in another country who becomes a citizen of the United States.
What is a naturalized citizen
400
The President of the United States has the power to do this, cancelling a law that was passed by Congress.
What is a veto
400
A system that divided powers between the states and the federal government was known as this.
What is a federal system of government
400
This is the process that states that a person can not be tried for the same crime twice. It is also the name of the second round of this game.
What is Double Jeopardy
400
At 18, young men are expected to register for this, pledging their willingness to be drafted by the military.
What is Selective Service
400
The Supreme Court is made up of this many judges.
What is NINE
500
This branch of Government is made up of 435 Representatives and 50 Senators, who represent each of the 50 United States. They also write the laws and have the power to declare war.
What is The Legislative Branch
500
The 8th Amendment to the Constitution protects a person committed of a crime from this.
What is Cruel and Unusual Punishment
500
This is the idea that the greatest number of people in a society can make policies for everyone.
What is Majority Rule
500
These are groups that collect money for candidates the support a certain issue.
What are Political Action Committees
500
These are the two Social Studies teacher at Jimtown Junior High