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Civics
Civics
Vocab
100
Written In 1620 By The Pilgrims. 
Mayflower Compact
100
This constitutional principle is the idea of the philosopher Montesquieu
What is separation of powers
100
A verdict is not decided, instead it is only determined if the law was applied correctly
What is appellate jurisdiction
100
What house of Congress is responsible of confirming all appointments including federal judges, ambassadors, and cabinet members
What is the Senate
100
appointment
job or duty that is given to a person
200
Written in 1720
Hint: 
Cato's Letters
200
When both a state and the federal government have the authority to hear the case
What is concurrent jurisdiction
200
What case determined judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
200
What Supreme Court case upheld implied powers
McCulloch v. Maryland
200
Interpret laws
to determine the meaning of a law
300
Written In 1776
Common Sense
300
Bonus Question: When Was The Constitution Signed
September 17th If You get the question Correct you get 600 Points
300
What does the constitution state that the President must give to Congress at least once a year
The State of the Union Address
300
How many people are in the senate
100
300
district court
what federal court has only original jurisdiction
400
The Kings Nobles wrote this
Magna Carta
400
What is popular sovereignty
People have the power, or consent of the governed
400
When only the federal OR the state government can hear the case
What is exclusive jurisdiction
400
How many people are in the house of Representatives
435
400
supreme court
what federal court has original and appellate jurisdiction
500
This expanded power of Parliament
English Bill of Rights
500
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers
To persuade citizens to ratify the Constitution
500
What does the necessary and proper clause do
It expands the power of Congress by giving them implied powers in order to carry out their duties listed in the Constitution
500
What is the name of the 16th
Abraham Lincoln
500
appellate jurisdiction
the power to review a case from a lower court