Constitution Principles
3 Branches
Court Systems
State Government
Political Party
100

What does the Bill of Rights Protect?

The rights of individuals.

100

The president is part of which branch of governemnt?

Executive.

100

Which court has the final authority in court cases?

Supreme Court.

100

True or false:

"Derived from" means "given to."

False

100

The United States has what kind of party system?

Two-party.

200

This quote: "Vested in and derived from the people" refers to what?

Popular sovereignty.

200

Why is separation of powers necessary?

So no branches becomes more powerful than the others.

200

Where can you go to get a federal district court decision repealed?

Court of Appeals.

200

The NC Constitution functions as the:

Law of the land.

200

True of false:

A coalition is a government ruled by more than two strong parties.

False.

300

This is an example of what?

The Legislative Branch can make laws that override presidential vetos.

Checks and Balances.

300

How many justices are in the Supreme Court?

9.

300

Deterrent to crime.


Three Strikes Laws.

300

Executive leader of the state governemnt.

Governor.

300

A strong central government is an idea supported by:

Federalists.

400

What is it called when the supreme power of a country should be vested in an electorate?

Republicanism.

400

Which branch of government can declare war on other countries?

Legislative.

400

What case established limits on monopolies?

Microsoft Antitrust Case.

400

The Attorney General and Secretary of Labor are a part of the:

Council of State.

400

What do anti-federalists support?

Strong state's rights.

500

What are the fundamental American values that come from the Law of the Land?

Equality and justice.

500

How many members make up the Legislative branch?

535.

Senate - 100

House - 435

500

What case now allows Congress to overrule state laws to regulate commerce?

Gibbons vs. Ogden.

500

Which case made the state responsible for providing education to every child?

Leandro Case.

500

A group that tries to influence legislators and other officials:

Political lobby.

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