Court Stuff
The Supreme Court is part of which branch of government?
Judicial
Which article lists the requirements for being Vice President?
Article Two
Amendment #4 protects Americans from what?
Unwarranted search & seizure
What case decided that "Separate but equal" is unconstitutional concerning public schools?
Brown vs. Board of Education
Jefferson wrote the Declaration, but stole some of his ideas from which Enlightenment thinker?
John Locke
How many Justices are on the US Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
Which article establishes original and appellate court jurisdiction?
Article Three
5th Amendment
Barnette v. WV established precedent for Tinker v. Des Moines. What did the Barnette case decide?
Schools cannot force students to say the Pledge of Allegiance
What does unalienable mean?
Cannot be taken away
Appellate Courts only hear cases that....
have already been decided by a lower court.
Appellate = appeal previous ruling
Which Article outlines the process for changing the Constitution?
Article Five
Which amendment protects citizens from cruel & unusual punishments?
8th Amendment
Tinker v. Des Moines and Texas v. Johnson both ruled that the constitution protects what?
Symbolic Speech
What does Jefferson say is the purpose of government?
to protect the unalienable rights of mankind
US Supreme Court justices are selected by one body, and then approved by another. Name each of these bodies.
President; Senate
The Great Compromise created a "bicameral" legislature. Which article of the Constitution does this appear in?
Article I
List all five protections in the First Amendment
Speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly
Miranda v. Arizona requires police to do what?
Inform citizens of their right to remain silent.
What are the unalienable rights listed by Jefferson in the Declaration?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Who appoints Supreme Court justices?
How long do justices serve?
Senate; lifetime.
Which article details the term and requirements for Supreme Court Justices?
Article Three
The Chief Justice presides over impeachment trials. Where are all impeachment trials held?
The Senate.
Term for the redrawing of congressional district maps by state legislatures to favor one party.
Gerrymandering
What does Jefferson say citizens must do if government fails to protect their rights?
Remove such government and replace it.