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 identifies powers granted to Congress?
Article One
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
True or False:
When it comes to issues or actions that are not specifically listed in the Constitution, he federal government is considered the body responsible for handling those.
False.
The 10th Amendment states that any powers not specifically granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution are reserved for the states or the people.
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
In cases of impeachment, the House brings the charges, the Senate holds the trial, and _________ serves as the judge.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Which article details the term and requirements for Supreme Court Justices?
Article Three
Although they're not included in anywhere in the Constitution, the Supreme court has recognized and protected people's right to travel, get married, and go to school. What amendment gives them this authority?
9th Amendment
"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."
The Gideon vs. Wainwright ruling requires all defendants be given access to an attorney. Which amendment is this ruling based on?
6th Amendment
What does Jefferson say citizens must do if government fails to protect their rights?
Remove such government and replace it.