The main function of the executive branch and the President is to
Enforce Federal Laws
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Compare the Idaho Constitution to the U.S. Constitution (give 2)
1. Idaho is longer than US
2. Idaho is more detailed than US
100
Compare the number of cases introduced in state courts to federal courts. The number is higher or lower in state courts?
Much greater than the number of federal cases
100
Why was Gideon v. Wainwright a landmark case involving the rights of the accused?
The decision states than an attorney is necessary for a fair trial
100
The First Amendment's Establishment Clause prevents the government from
Creating a national religion
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What are the 3 Constitutional requirements to be President?
1. 35 years old
2. Natural Born Citizen
3. 14 years resident
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Members of both houses of the Idaho Legislature have what kind of term limits?
Have two-year terms
200
Justices of the Peace and Magistrates do what?
Handle minor civil cases and misdemeanors
200
The Free Exercise Clause guarantees people the right to
Believe in whatever they choose to believe in matters of religion
200
"President Carter signs new Panama Canal Treaty"
"President Clinton concludes trade agreement with Japan"
"President Bush plans trip to meet with Prime Minister"
These headlines illustrate a President fulfilling what presidential role?
Chief Diplomat
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The maximum # of years a person can serve as President is...
10
300
The Idaho Legislature is comprised of representatives from ____ state legislative districts
35
300
A unified court system...
Organizes the court system on types of cases
300
Originally, the ten amendments applied to...
The national government
300
Budget decisions in the Idaho Legislature are made by the
Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee (JFAC)
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Which feature of the presidency is a result of the 22nd amendment?
Two-term limit in office
400
Boise City Government is an example of what kind of system? (Think divisions of government)
Mayor-Council
400
The principal duty of a grand jury is to...
Determine whether the evidence against a person is sufficient to warrant a trial
400
In a test of sedition laws, what rule did the U.S. Supreme Court use to decide if the First Amendment does not protect a person's speech?
The Clear-and-Present-Danger Test
400
To determine if a law or practice of the government violates the Establishment Clause, the U.S. Supreme Court uses the
Lemon Test
500
The Constitution states that the President should communicate with the legislative branch. How does he/she do this?
Delivers a State of the Union Address
500
A city council is which branch of government?
Executive
500
The Missouri plan is a system for selecting judges which...
Includes both appointment by the governor and popular election
500
The First Amendment protects freedom of religion as well as what other four?
Press, Assembly, Petition, Speech
500
If a person does not like the decision or outcome of their trial, what action may still be an option?