Review 1
This branch of government enforces the laws
Executive
This branch of government interprets the laws
Judicial
What is the Supreme Law of the land in the United States
The Constitution
What is the "powerhouse" of the cell?
Mitochondria
The world’s tallest building is in which country?
Dubai
Article I of the US Constitution establishes what?
Legislative Branch (Congress)
What was the first permanent English settlement in the New World?
Jamestown
Article II of the US Constitution establishes what?
Executive Branch (President)
In order, Name the Planets in our Solar System
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune (Pluto?)
What is the second largest country in the world?
Canada
_________ showed how weak the Articles of Confederation were
Shays' Rebellion
Article III of the US Constitution establishes what?
Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
What is an example of Criminal Law
Murder, robbery or theft, kidnap, rape, vandalism
What kind of animal is an Orca?
a whale
In what ocean is the Bermuda Triangle located?
Atlantic Ocean
What Amendment deals with searches and seizures?
4th
Civil Law is when
a person or group takes a legal action against another person or group
The technique of ____ is saying things like world peace and the American Way, but not really saying anything at all
Glittering Generality
What is the largest bone in the human body?
Femur (thigh bone)
What is the name of the longest river in South America?
The Amazon River
The principle that government power is divided between the national government and the states is called
Federalism
Who is considered the “Father” of the Constitution?
James Madison
Explain the difference between a direct democracy and a republic
Direct democracy all eligible voters vote on issues, republic eligible voters elect representatives to vote for them
Name 1 Noble Gas
helium (He), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr), xenon (Xe), radon (Rn), and oganesson (Og)
Peking Duck is the national dish of what country?
China