Forms of Government
In this type of government, citizens choose a smaller group to govern on their behalf.
Representative Democracy
What is the definition of "criminal law"?
those laws designed to punish people who commit crimes; the government prosecutes the accused
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative Branch
Which amendment allows for the right to bear arms?
2nd
What is the highest court of the United States called?
The Supreme Court
Saudi Arabia is an example of this form of government where the king is an all-powerful leader.
Absolute Monarchy
What type of law would an Army sergeant be prosecuted if he were accused of taking guns from the armory on base?
Military laws
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing the laws?
Executive Branch
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13th
This is a power the Supreme Court has. It was established by the case, Marbury v Madison.
Judicial Review
The government owns everything in a country with this form of government. There is no private ownership.
Communism
If your mom were to be injured in a slip and fall while shopping at Publix and she sues the grocery store. What kind of law does this kind of case fall under?
Civil law
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?
Judicial Branch
What event led to the passing of the 26th amendment?
The Vietnam War
What kinds of cases do appellate courts hear?
They hear appeals and reviews those cases for mistakes. They have no original jurisdiction.
The United States is this form of government where citizens choose their lawmakers.
Republic
These laws cover interpretations of the powers of the federal government, disputes between the branches of government, disputes between the federal government and states, and the scope of the rights protected by Constitutional amendments.
Constitutional laws
Article 1 of the Constitution established this branch of government.
The Legislative Branch
Which amendment guarantees our "right to privacy"?
4th
The U.S. Supreme Court
In this form of government, citizens almost have no rights and a single individual runs the government.
Autocracy
A person is accused of stealing a car. This person is arrested and taken into police custody. First, what type of law is this person accused of? Second, what must police advise the accused before interviewing him?
1. Criminal law
2. Miranda Rights
The Judicial Branch was established by which Article?
Article 3
Women gained suffrage when this amendment passed.
19th
Why is the number of justices on the Supreme Court an odd number?
So there cannot be a tie when making a decision on a case.