Constitution
How many Justices sit on the Supreme Court today?
9
Which clause in the 14th amendmend overturned Plessy in the Brown v TBOE?
Equal Protection Clause
Which amendment is Freedom of speech, press, religion, petition and assembly
1
A state that either major party has a chance to win is called
swing state
This group of individuals in each state elect the pres and vp based on the state's popular vote.
Electoral College
What are the purposes of the US Government as layed out in the preamble of the Constitution?
provide justice, promote general welfare, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense
This is the term for the freedoms explicitly stated in the Bill of Rights
Civil Liberties
This amendment protects agains illegal search and seizure
4th
What are the 4 characterisics of a state (country)?
Permanent population
Defined territory
A government
Recognized by other states
What are the requirements for becoming President
35, natural-born citizen, and a resident for 14 years
This court case established judicial review
Marbury v Madison
Which case established the requirement that police must read rights such as protection against self incrimination when being arrested?
Miranda v Arizona
How is the constitution informally amended?
In a democracy minority rights are protected against
the will of the majority.
How many electoral votes are required to win the presidency?
270
The government taking private property for public use is called
Eminent domain
The rule of law establishes
equality for all in justice - no one is above the law
2/3 Congress and 3/4 states ratify
A government where all the power is in the hands of the central government is called
a Unitary government
Drawing congressional districts to the advantage of the political party in charge is called
Gerrymandering
Originally the Constitution stated that Senators would be chosen by
State Legislatures
How long can a federal judge serve?
life
This amendment establishes the succession for President
25th
Money borroed by government but not yet paid is called
public debt
What did Congress do in 1973 in an attempt to check the military power of the president?
War Powers Resolution