Legislative
How many senators are there?
100 or 2 per state
What is the main job of the president
to enforce the laws
What is the job of the judicial branch?
to decide if the laws are constitutional/fair
What does Domestic Tranquility mean?
Peace at Home
What is the main job of Congress?
To make laws
What elects the President?
Electoral College
How many Justices are on the supreme court
nine
three men want to bring a gun to a parade; which amendment?
second
What was the original goal of the Constitutional Convention?
revise the articles of confederation
Which house is based on population
House of Representatives
What does commander in Chief mean?
The president is in charge of the army
separate is not equal
A man admits to stealing a car after he is declared not guilty
Double jeopardy
What is the definition of 'common defense'
power to raise and support an army and navy
how many years will go by before at least one senator is up for reelection
2 years
What is a Veto?
To reject a bill
What was the Opinion for Plessy v Ferguson
Seperate but Equal is constitutional/fair
states can not take away citizens' rights
14th
How many people would be counted if there were 1500 slaves
900
Name the requirements for age, citizenship and term in office for both houses of congress
H of R: 25 years old, 7 years, 2 years Senate: 30, 9, 6
Name the requirement for age, citizenship and term in office for President
35, natural born, four years (two terms)
How are Justices chosen?
Nominated by President Approved by congress
a woman is not home so police search her place; which amendment is broken
fourth
How many years did America have to wait before they could outlaw the slave trade?
20 Years