Law & Court
Who decides the verdict?
the jury
In this form of government, the central government holds all the power. They also can create or abolish local governments.
Unitary
This type of policy concerns issues at home
domestic policy
The first court at the federal level.
U.S. District Court
How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
Nine
This type of law concerns the armed forces.
Military law
This form of government is ruled by one person.
Autocracy
This type of policy concerns countries abroad.
Foreign policy
This security organization was created to prevent attacks by the Soviet Union on Western Europe.
NATO
Who is the governor of Florida
Ron Desantis
This type of law concerns disputes between private parties?
Civil Law
In this form of government the people are directly involved in the decision making process.
Direct Democracy
What branches of the government make foreign policy?
Executive and Legislative
Is voting a responsibility or obligation?
Responsibility
What two Senators represent Florida?
Rick Scott and Marco Rubio
If one side is dissatisfied with a courts ruling what can they do?
Appeal
What is another name for a Representative Democracy?
Republic
This war took place between 1990-1991 with the goal of freeing the country of Kuwait.
The Gulf War
This trade agreement increased free trade between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
NAFTA
This landmark U.S. Supreme Court case established that students do not lose their free speech rights at school.
Tinker v. Des Moines
How many levels of courts does Florida have?
In this system of government the central and local government share power.
Federal system
This court, a part of the U.N. tries people accused of war crimes.
The World Court or Hague
What is the difference between Legislation and a Bill?
Legislation is law while a Bill is a proposed law
Name the four parts of the 5th Amendment
No double jeopardy, free from self-incrimination, due process rights, and eminent domain