A term that means a counting of the population that is taken every 10 years.
Census
100
How many senators are there in the U.S.?
There are 100- 2 for every state.
100
What happens if a state law conflicts with federal law?
The federal law takes precedence (this means federal law comes first or takes priority).
100
What are the qualifications to be President?
Must be a natural born citizen, 35 years old, and resided in the U.S. for at least 14 years.
100
Can the flag be used as part of: a costume, athletic uniform, drapery, or ceiling cover?
NO
200
The term for more than one event happening at the same time.
Concurrent
200
Who leads the Senate?
The Vice President
200
What are the names of the 3 federal courts?
1. Supreme Court
2. U.S. District Court
3. U.S. Court of Appeals (Appellate Court)
200
How many years is the President elected for?
4 years
200
Is there ever a time when the U.S. flag should be hung upside down?
Yes- in time of distress (S.O.S)
300
A term that means a law that is passed after a crime has been committed.
Ex Post Facto
300
How long is a Senator's term?
6 years
300
How long do federal judges serve?
As long as they live if they have "good behavior"
300
What's the maximum number of years a person can be President?
10 years (2 terms of 4 years of their own, and 2 years if they took over for a previous President)
300
Where should the U.S. flag be carried in a procession?
U.S. flag should be carried to marching right. If there are a line of flags- the U.S. flag should be carried in the front of the center of that line.
400
This term means a prisoner is required to be brought before a judge to determine if he/she is being held lawfully. At this time the prisoner must be told why he/she was arrested.
Habeas corpus
400
Who leads the Senate when the Vice President is not available?
President Pro Tempore
400
How many judges are in the U.S. Supreme Court?
9- One Chief Justice and 8 Associate Judges
400
Is the President elected by popular votes or electoral votes?
Electoral votes only
400
What position should the U.S. flag be flown in if it were displayed with the flags of two or more nations?
The same height as the others (during peacetime) on separate staffs.
500
The term for the two houses- Senate and House of Representatives
Bicameral
500
Which branch of the government is the Senate a part of?
The Legislative Branch- it is part of U.S. Congress (upper house)
500
What was the name of the 1st case that the U.S. Supreme Court used for judicial review?
Marbury vs. Madison
500
What special powers does the President have?
1. The President can call Cabinet meetings.
2. The President has the authority to recognize countries and governments.
500
What position would the U.S. flag take when flying on the same staff with the state or local flags?