Bill of Rights
Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
Which amendment only allows the president to serve 2 terms?
22nd
How long is a senators term?
6 years
How long is a representatives term?
2 years
What are the requirements to be a president?
35 years old, be a resident for the last 14 years, and be born in the United States
Which amendment gives us the right to a speedy and public trial?
6th
Which amendment detailed the order of succession?
25th
Name a unique power of the House of Representatives
Impeach elected officials, all tax/revenue bills begin here, and election is decided here if there is no electoral majority
Name a unique power of the house
Impeach, revenue bills, election
What is judicial review? What court case does it come from?
The power to interpret the constitution/ Marbury v Madison
Name 3 of the 5 protections of the 5th amendment
Due process, no double jeopardy, compensation for use of private property, no self incrimination, grand jury
Which amendment details how the electoral college works? (Vice President and President on the same ticket)
12th
Name a unique power of the senate
Ratify treaties, try impeached officials, etc
Name a unique power of the senate
try, ratify treaties, etc
Open ended
Name the 5 protections of the 1st amendment in Mr. Will's order
Speech, Press, Petition, Religion, Assembly
Which amendment protects against illegal searches and seizures?
What are the requirements to be a representative?
25 year old, 7 year citizen, live in the state you represent
Where do most bills die?
Committee
What is the purpose of the Federal Bureacracy?
To administer the law
Which amendment gives us the right to not have to self-incriminate against ourselves
Which amendment made slavery illegal
13th
What are the requirements to be a senator?
30 year old, 9 year citizen, live in the state you represent
Name the four types of committees?
Standing, joint, conference, select
Name a reason Abraham Lincoln is considered an assertive president
Suspension of habeas corpus during the Civil War