Ancient History
What are the Bill of Rights?
The First 10 Amendments
What is the name of the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
At what age can U.S. citizens vote in federal elections?
18
What is the title of the person who is the head of the executive branch of the U.S. government?
The President
What case established Judicial Review?
Marbury v Madison
What are the two sides of a case called?
Plaintiff and defendant
What is the name of the right or privilege to vote in elections?
Suffrage
What are the branches of government are there in the United States?
Three (Executive, Legislative, Judicial).
What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1777
How many jurors are in criminal trials?
12
What is the name of the system in the United States that ultimately elects the President?
The Electoral College.
How many senators are there in the U.S. Senate?
100
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What does the term "verdict" mean in a trial?
The decision made by the jury or judge about whether the person is guilty or not guilty.
In what month do U.S. presidential elections take place?
November
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military?
The President
What is included in the First Amendment?
- Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
What is the purpose of a "subpoena"?
It is a legal document that orders someone to appear in court or produce documents.
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment
Who nominates justices to the U.S. Supreme Court?
The President