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How many amendments are there in total?
27
When were women in the US given the right to vote?
1920
Name 3 powers of the legislative branch.
pass laws, control money, tax, declare war, impeach president
Number of Electoral College Votes needed to win the presidential election.
270
What does "precedent" mean?
An example from the past that is used to help make a decision, eg. a past court case.
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
What are the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments called?
Civil Rights Amendments, Reconstruction Amendments
Who was the author of the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
What is the voting age in the US?
18
What percentage of the test is US History?
20-25
What is a jury?
a group of randomly selected people who give judgment on a crime.
How many electors are there in the Electoral College?
538
How are Supreme Court Justices chosen?
The President appoints them, and the Senate then holds a hearing to decide if they are a good choice.
Name 3 "opinion" words
If, Maybe, May have, I think, Could / Should, I prefer, The Most
What is the fourth amendment?
prevention against search and seizure.
What is the sixth amendment?
Right to a fair trial
How is the number of Electors in the Electoral College decided?
Based on representation in the Senate and House of Representatives, plus 3 from DC.
What does "sovereignty of the people" mean?
The people can rise up against the government if the government is abusing their rights.
Why was the 111th Congress so special?
The Democrats held a majority everywhere and could pass a lot of legislation.
What are the second and third amendments?
right to bear arms, quartering of soldiers
What was prohibition?
When people could not make, buy, or sell alcohol.
Which 2 states split their electoral vote?
Maine and Nebraska
Which part of the Roman Republic's government did the US adopt?
The Senate
Who was George Mason? What did he do?
A Virginian politician who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which inspired the Bill of Rights.