Unit4
What is the 1st Amendment?
The 1st Amendment is the right to Freedom of Speech and Press, which gives people the right to say what they want and how they feel publicly
What are the 2 houses of Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
How old does a President have to be to run for President?
At least 35 years old
What is Civil Law?
Laws about disputes between people(ex:Contract disputes, divorces, property claims ECT...)
What are Delegated powers?
Powers given to the federal government
What is the 8th Amendment?
The 8th amendment allows for bail in some cases
What does Gerrymandering mean?
Drawing district lines that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people.
True or False: You don't have to be a native born citizen to be a president
False: You need to be a native born citizen AND been a resident of the US for 14 years
What are the 4 major sources of law?
Statutory Common Administrative Constitutional
Define concurrent powers:
Powers shared by both federal and state governments
What is the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments that protected individual rights
How long do House of Representatives representatives serve for?
They are elected for 2 years
How many terms did Franklin D. Roosevelt serve for?
He served for 4 terms
What are Statutes?
Laws that are passed by lawmaking bodies
Who is the Norton Senator?
PAUL FEENEY
Reading the constitution word for word directly from the source.
How old must members of the House of Representatives be to be elected?
25 years old
How much money does a President make in a year?
$400,000
Define Common Law:
A type of law that comes from judges’ decisions that rely on common sense and previous cases
Who is the Norton Representative?
Michael Chaisson
What does the 23rd amendment mean?
Gave residents in the District of Columbia (Washington DC) the right to vote for president and vice president
How many members are in the US Senate?
100 members total
What is the main job of the Vice President?
Main job of the Vice President is to serve if the president dies or leaves office
What is Administrative law?
Laws created by government agencies
Define Referendum:
A method for referring potential laws directly to people for approval