Constitution
The first ten amendments that list the rights of a US Citizen
Bill of Rights
President's power to deny a bill from becoming a law
Veto
Someone who owes loyalty to a government in exchange for protection
Citizen
Branch the Supreme Court belongs to
Judicial Branch
Which Branch does the Speaker of the House belong to?
Legislative
Branch of the Government in charge of making laws
Legislative
Judicial Branch's power to check if the actions of the other branches are constitutional
Judicial Review
Process of becoming a citizen
Naturalization
Court Case that created Judicial Review
Marbury vs Madison
Who is in charge of the Supreme Court?
Chief Justice
Branch that has the power to Pardon people who commit federal crimes
Executive
Who can appoint presidential appointments to the Supreme Court?
The Senate
Conservative party in the United States
Republicans
Court case where a slave tried to sue for his freedom but failed
Scott vs Sanford
How old do you have to be to be President?
35
A change or addition to the Constitution
Amendment
Process for how a Bill becomes a law
Submitted by a sponsor, viewed in committee, goes to congress, then goes to the president.
Name at least one duty of a US Citizen
Vote, Protect the Constitution, Obey the Law, Defend the Country, Pay taxes, Jury Duty
Court case that ended segregation in schools
Brown vs Board
How did the Constitutional Convention deal with the issue of state Representation in the government
Created Congress, split between the House and the Senate
Number of Amendments in the Cosntitution
27
What are the jobs of the Cabinet?
Advise the President and ensure that federal laws are followed
System that we vote for President
Electoral College
Number of justices on the Supreme Court
9
Legal procedure that says all people have the right to go before a judge
Habeas Corpus