Rights & Responsiblites
What are the first 10 amendments that protected individual rights called?
The Bill Of Rights
Which amendment does the Reserved Powers depend on?
What is the definition of Crime?
any behavior that is illegal
How long does a president serve for (one term)
4 Years
435
The first amendment is....
The freedom of speech/press, and freedom of religion
Powers shared by both state & local governments
What is Civil Law?
laws about disputes between people
True or False: Did The Constitution Originally Have Term Limits?
False
What does the third amendment protect?
Private property rights, prohibits the quartering of soldiers without permission.
How much states have a constitution?
50 (ALL)
True or False: Individuals can take others to court if they can’t settle a private matter.
True
Who was the first Black President?
Barack Obama
What is Gerrymandering?
drawing district lines that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people.
What is the fourteenth amendment?
Rights guaranteed to all citizens.
True or False: Do the Federal & State Governments Work Together?
What is a precedent?
earlier decisions
Name all of the requirements of becoming the president (3)
A native-born citizen
At least 35 years old
Been a resident of the US for at least 14 years
How long do the House Of Representatives Serve For?
2 Years
21 to 18
What does bicameral mean?
A two house legislature
What are the four major sources of law?
Statutory
Common
Administrative
Constitutional
Which Amendment Sets Two Term Limits?
22nd Amendment
How long do the Senate Serve For?
6 Year Terms