Unit 4
(Rights & Responsibilities)
(Rights & Responsibilities)
What is the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
What is a bicameral legislature?
Two houses of congress
How long is one term for the president?
4 years
What is another name for the Judicial Branch?
How many branches of government are there?
3
True or False:
The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote
True
How many total people are in Congress?
535
Who replaces the president is they are unable to serve?
The Vice President
True or False:
If a person is convicted of a crime they have the right to appeal
True
Who is Norton's Senator?
Paul Feeney
What is the saying Ms.Jenks told us to help remember the 13,14,and 15 Amendment
Free Citizens Vote!
Define Gerrymandering:
Drawing district lines that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people
What are the 3 main requirements a person must meet in order to be a president?
To be a president, a person must be:
1.) A native born citizen
2.) At least 35 years old
3.) Been a resident of the US for at least 14 years
What is Judicial Review?
(Bonus if you can name what court case it was established in!)
The power to decide whether a law or presidential action is constitutional
*Bonus: Marbury V. Madison
What is a Recall?
To remove and official from office
What did the 26th Amendment do?
Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
True or False:
You have to be at least 30 years old to be a member of the House of Reps
False
Define Precedent
A decision or event that is used as an example or guide for future decisions
Name the 4 major sources of law
1.) Statutory 3.) Administrative
2.) Common 4.) Constitutional
Define Referendum:
Method for referring potential laws directly to people for approval
What years was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
1791
1.) Andrew Johnson
2.) Bill Clinton
3.) Donald Trump (twice)
Name at least 3 executive powers the president has
Answers will vary
How many federal district courts are in the US?
94 (at least one per state)
How many legislatures does Mass have?
200