Unit 4
Congress makes ____
Laws
Two House Congress
Bicameral legislature
List one of the three things a person must be to be president
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 a crime?
Any behavior that is illegal
Remove an official from office
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
How often is the census taken?
Every 10 years
Forgives a person for their crimes and eliminates punishment
True or false: Judges DO NOT make laws
True
Who is Norton Senator?
Paul Feeney
A judge must issue a ____ for a search to be legal
Search Warrant
How long are the Senates elected for?
6 year terms
How long does a president serve for?
4 year term
What court case was Judicial Review established in?
Marbury vs. Madison
Most states have ____ meaning they have 2 houses
Bicameral legislatures
When was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
1791
What is Gerrymandering?
Drawing district lines that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people.
What are the presidents roles?
State of the Union Address, Commander in Chief
What are the 4 major sources of laws?
Statutory, Common, Administrative, Constitutional
Mass has ____ legislatures
200
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
Nineteenth
The political party with more members is known as the ____
Majority party
What is the Department of Defense in charge of?
The nation’s armed forces and military bases
What are the two types of jurisdiction?
Original, Appellate
What are the three courts most states have?
Trial court, Appeal courts, State supreme court