unit 2
the us is this type of goverment
republic/ representative democracy
how many amendments in the bill of rights?
10
how many houses in congress
2
how long can a president serve for until they can never be president again?
8 years(two 4 year terms)
what are the requirements to be a supreme court judge
none
name one service our government gives us
Schools
Defense against other countries
Police departments
Fire departments
Highways
Currency (money)
Trash collection
Public libraries
etc
what does the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments talk about
slaves and black men
what is the number of people in the house based on
population
what are all requirements to be president?
A native-born citizen
At least 35 years old
Been a resident of the US for at least 14 years
how long do supreme court justices serve
for life
what was the first government model of the us?
The Articles of Confederation
what is the 5th amendment
you can stay silent while being arrested.
how long is a senate term?
6 years
when does a executive order go into effect
when its signed by the president
defendants in cases are assumed _____ until proven ____
innocent, guilty
what are the first ten amendments called?
bill of rights
what is the tenth amendment
any laws not made by the federal government, are up to the states
what is censure
formal disapproval of a member’s actions
the president is the ____________ in cheif
commander
what are the two types of jurisdiction?
Original
Appellate
name three parts of the first amendment in the bill of rights.
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
freedom of the press
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Petition
what is the 7th amendment
trial by jury
what is the elastic clause
congress can stretch their power if necessary
how many cabinet members
15
how many federal district courts are in the US?
94