Bill of rights
Which amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizure?
Amendment 9
Who decides who the justices on the Supreme Court are?
the President selects them and the Senate approves them
Which principle of the Constitution ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful?
Checks and balances
What are federal government powers called?
Delegated powers
What principle of the Constitution divides power between the national government and state governments?
Federalism
What amendment is "people have the right to a fair trial"?
Amendment 5
Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial branch
Which principle of the Constitution divides the government into three branches, each with its own responsibilities?
Separation of powers
What are state powers called?
Reserved powers
Which government level is responsible for regulating the FDA?
Federal
What amendment states that people have the right to a speedy trial?
Amendment 6
What is the job of the executive branch?
to make sure that the laws are enforced. ( To make sure people follow the law)
Separation of powers was instituted by what?
The Constitution
What are concurrent powers?
Concurrent powers are those shared by the federal and state governments
Which government level is responsible for controlling hospitals within its borders?
State
What amendment states that accused people can remain out of jail until their trail if they pay bail?
Amendment 8
What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
to make the laws
If Congress passes a law that the President believes is unconstitutional. What can the President do?
Veto it
When Congress has had to stretch its delegated powers to deal with new or unexpected issues, what clause is that?
Elastic clause
Local
Which amendment gives the right to keep and bear arms?
Amendment 2
Which branch of government is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate?
Legislative branch
The President wants to appoint a new Supreme Court Justice, does the Senate need to approve?
Yes Senate needs to approve of the appointment
Coining money is whose power?
Federal, state, or local?
Federal
Which two levels of government are responsible for correctional facilities?
Federal and State