FOUNDATIONS & CONSTITUTION
This principle means no one is above the law. (Think Nixon case)
Rule of law
In the 1st amendment, Congress "shall make no law" to establish what?
a religion
The Department of Treasury belongs to this branch?
Executive
This is the total number of U.S. Senators.
Why
100
2 per state to promote equal representation
This is the number of electoral votes needed to win.
270
This system divides power between national and state governments.
Federalism
Why can she freely do this?
2nd amendment applies to individual self-protection (Dist of Columbia. v Heller)
The Department of Homeland Security funding bill still isn't signed.
What branch is directly dealing with this?
Where in the Constitution says they can?
Legislative
Article I
This chamber is based on population.
House of Representatives
This group officially elects the president.
Electoral College
This document was weak and ineffective for the new country.
Articles of Confederation
Angel got stopped for speeding on his way to school, and the cop went through his glove box looking for a weapon.
On what individual right could Angel fight back against this
Trial, Lower Courts, Supreme.
What branch deals with these things?
Where in the constitution can you find out about these terms?
Judicial
III
This compromise created a bicameral legislature.
Great Compromise
This case established judicial review.
Marbury V Madison
This part of the Constitution explains its purpose.
Preamble
According to the 10th amendment, powers not specifically given the federal government are reserved for whom?
The states
This system limits power overreaches.
Checks and Balances
This congressional leader gathers votes and keeps members in line.
Whip
Brown v Board of Education overturned what "separate but equal" case?
Plessy v Ferguson
This fraction of states is needed to ratify an amendment.
3/4
If you can't afford an attorney then you can't get a speedy and fair trial, so that is a violation of your rights. (Gideon v Wainwright) What amendment is this?
6th
This power allows courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
Judicial Review
The Speaker of the House is the top chamber leader, what is the title of their second in command?
House Majority Leader
This case protected student free speech in schools.
Tinker v Des Moines