Systems of Government
Which branch has the power to veto?
Executive
Thomas Jefferson
Right to speech
First
majority opinion
courts decision
Magna Carta or...
Great Charter
How long does a supreme court justice remain on the court?
For life
What was Alexander Hamilton for?
Stronger central government
no forced quartering of soldiers
third
perjury
lying under oath
document in 1620
Mayflower compact
What are the qualifications to be president?
35 years old, 14 years resident, natural born citizen
John Hancock
rights to accused
fifth
indictment
a formal charge of criminal action by a grand jury
What was the Great Compromise?
Bicameral
Checks and balances are associated with which branch?
Judicial
Who is associated with "common sense"?
Thomas Paine
no cruel and unusual punishment
eighth
brief
a written statement
What is the preamble?
introduction to constitution
Why do we have three branches?
Separation of powers
What political idea did Montesquieu have?
Separation of Powers
congress can't give itself a raise
27th
due process
refers to the basic right a person has before a court rules that they must give up life, liberty, or property
how was slavery handled at the convention when it came to representation in Congress?
3/5 compromise