The Constitution
This principle suggests that nobody is above the law
Rule of Law
Congress has 2 parts. Name them.
House of Representatives and the Senate
How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
the first 10
The President has this power to reject laws from Congress.
veto
This is the highest court in the US.
The Supreme Court
What is the principle of 'separation of powers'?
Government is divided into 3 branches, each with a different power.
What is the total membership in the House of Representatives?
435
This amendment protects your right to peacefully assemble.
1st
What is the minimum age to be President of the US?
35
What is the term of office for a Supreme Court Justice?
life
In democratic societies, how are leaders usually chosen?
Free and fair elections
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator
6 years
This amendment protects your home from unreasonable searches.
4th
A President can issue these. They have the force of law, but happen without Congress' approval.
executive orders
How many justices sit on the US Supreme Court?
9
What does the term 'popular sovereignty' mean in a democratic context?
The people hold the power.
What vote is necessary to override a Presidential veto?
2/3rds in each house
If a defendant is denied an attorney in their murder case, which amendment is being violated?
6th
This group acts as Presidential advisors and head the executive departments.
The Cabinet
The Supreme Court has this type of jurisdiction, meaning they hear cases on appeal from lower courts.
appellate jurisdiction
How does the Legislative Branch check the Judicial Branch?
Through impeachment and approval of judges
These are people employed by interest groups to influence the lawmaking process.
lobbyists
You cannot be tried for the same crime twice because of this amendment.
5th
This group holds the trial during the impeachment process.
The Senate
This is what we call the final decision of the Supreme Court. The ________ opinion.
majority