Philosophers and Early Foundations
This 17th-century English philosopher argued that humans are born with the natural right to life, liberty, and property
John Locke
Congress passes a law banning all criticism of the federal government on social media. The President signs the bill. Which branch has the power to step in and stop this law from being enforced?
The Judicial Branch
How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?
State Population
A Supreme Court Justice will be nominated by
The President of The United States
Police officers suspect a suspect has stolen electronics in his home. To legally search the house, the police officer obtains a specific search warrant naming the address and the items to be searched.
Fourth Amendment
Thomas Hobbes believed that humans were naturally flawed and that the best way of maintaining peace and order was to have:
An absolute ruler or king with supreme power
The President negotiates a major peace treaty with a foreign nation. What must happen before this treaty officially becomes binding law for the United States?
Two-thirds of the Senate must vote to approve and ratify the treaty
How is representation determined in the Senate?
Every state gets 2 seats
How many current Supreme Court Justices do we currently have?
9
A group of citizens gathers peacefully on the steps of City Hall to protest a newly proposed city tax. Which First Amendment right protects their gathering?
Right to Peacefully Assemble
Which French philosopher proposed dividing government power into three separate branches?
Montesquieu
A President issues an executive order that Congress strongly opposes. Congress passes a bill to overturn the order, but the President vetoes the bill. What option does Congress have left to pass the law anyway?
Needs 2/3 majority from the House and Senate
In the United States Senate, a Senator will delay or block a vote on a bill refusing to yield the floor. This tactic is known as a
Filibuster
How many Supreme Court Justices must agree to "grant cert" in order for a case to be heard by the High Court?
4 out of 9
Soldiers would force their ways into peoples homes and live their during time of war, which Amendment was created to stop this?
Third Amendment
Magna Carta
The President nominates a close friend to serve as a Supreme Court Justice, but many citizens and lawmakers believe the nominee is completely unqualified for the position. Which branch has the power to block this nomination, and how?
The Legislative Branch, by having the Senate vote to reject the nomination
This group is to advise the President and and help lead the 15 executive departments
The Presidents Cabinet
How long do federal judges and Supreme Court Justices serve once confirmed by the Senate?
For life
Which Amendment enforces restrictions banning firearms in sensitive places like schools and government buildings
Second Amendment
41 men created an original political community with just and equal laws, the original document was never found
Mayflower Compact
Congress passes a budget bill that cuts funding for several federal programs. The President strongly disagrees with the cuts and vetoes the bill. How can Congress still make this bill become law despite the President’s veto?
Congress can override the veto if two-thirds of both the House and Senate vote in favor of the bill
How many votes in Senate are required to invoke cloture (ending a debate and forcing a final vote on a bill)?
60 Senator supermajority
he state of New York and the state of New Jersey have a major dispute over who owns a famous island in the Hudson River. Neither state court can make an unbiased decision. Which court has the original jurisdiction to settle this dispute between two states?
The United States Supreme Court
A person on trial for a crime decides to remain silent and refuse to answer questions that might make them look guilty. Which constitutional right are they using?
Pleading the Fifth