Vocabulary
This group was not wanting to ratify the new constitution because they feared the loss of states rights. Who were they
Anti-federalists
There are ten of these in the U.S. Constitution what are they?
Bill of Rights
Name the three branches of government and explain what their roles do for the nation.
Legislative- makes laws
Executive-enforces the laws
Judicial-interprets the laws
Congress passes a law that the President believes is unconstitutional. What is the most appropriate constitutional response by the President?
Veto the law
This court case demonstrated the need for the 5th Amendment to be standard police and court systems to read criminals their rights, protect the rights of due process and for the 7th Amendment to be accessible to all no matter the person's ability to pay.
What rights are required when being arrested or questioned by police?
Miranda v Arizona
Miranda Rights
Judicial Review
The Judicial Branch has the power to decide if a law is not constitutional.
This amendment requires a search warrant if a person's property is to be searched
4th Amendment no warrant- No Entering
Explain the qualifications that are necessary for a person to be able to become president.
1. 35 years old
2. Born a U.S. citizen
3. Lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years
Explain the difference between a president's foreign and domestic policy
Foreign policy is relationships in other countries
Domestic policy is about policies in the U.S.
Which landmark court case stated that even the president is not above the law?
U.S. v Richard Nixon
Define Due Process
Process that requires all people to be treated fairly and a person's right to life, liberty or property cannot be taken away without a fair trial.
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
What Article of the Constitution defines the role and powers of the President?
Enforce the laws.
Article II
This court case created a power for the Judicial Branch.
Marbury v. Madison
What is a veto? What branches have the power to veto?
Veto means not to approve
The legislative and executive branches
Name the three branches of government and explain what their roles do for the nation.
Legislative- makes laws
Executive-enforces the laws
Judicial-interprets the laws
Which court case had the greatest impact on ending segregation?
Brown
Define self-incrimination and state which amendment protects against it.
The act of giving of evidence or answering of questions which would leave a person to be convicted of a crime.
5th Amendment
What is the meaning of override? Provide an example of override in U.S. government and what is this type of occurrence called?
Override means to cancel out like when Congress overrides the president's veto. This acts as a checks and balance over giving the executive branch too much power in law making
Explain what the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments are and their impacts on American society
13th Amendment-made slavery illegal in all states.
14th Amendment- provides an explanation for defining citizenship in the U.S.
15th Amendment-
Name the qualifications that are necessary to become a member of the House of Representatives and the Senate. How long does each serve for?
House of Representatives: At least 25 years old Been an U.S. citizen for at least 7 seven years. Lived in the state they represented when they were elected. Members serve two-year terms.
Senate: at least 30 years old. Been a U.S. citizen for 9 years & a citizen of the state they were voted to represent. Serve 6 years.