Unit 5
Congress makes ____!
Laws
Is the United States a Democrat or a Republican?
Republican
Describe criminal and civil law.
Criminal law is the law that defines what acts are crimes and civil law are laws that have to do with disputes between people.
True or False: The first Amendment states that people have the freedom of speech.
True
What is the definition of concurrent powers?
Powers shared by both federal and state governments.
How many people work in the House of Representatives and the Senate?
435 for House of Reps and 100 for Senate.
What began in 1775?
American Revolution
How many major sources of law are there?
4
How many Amendments are there in the constitution?
27
Every state has a__________.
Legislature.
"drawing district lines that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people."
What is this?
Gerrymandering
Where did the American Revolution take place?
Philadelphia
Define the meaning of Statutes.
Laws that become passed by lawmaking bodies.
What happens in 1791?
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution.
Who is Norton Senate?
Paul Feeney
"Andrew Johnson was impeached in ___ for dismissing a federal office holder without congressional approval
1868
Law making body of Great Britain.
What is this called?
Parliament
What are district courts also known as?
Trial courts.
How many Amendments are there in the Bill of Rights?
10
Who represents Norton?
Michael Chaisson
Name two of the three House Special Powers?
Appropriation bill
Impeach public officials
Chooses the president if neither candidate receives enough electoral votes
The Great Compromise is a...
A two house legislature.
True or False: Judges make laws
False
What is the fourteenth Amendment state?
It states the slavery is outlawed in the U.S.
What is the definition of a patronage?
Jobs are given to people based off recommendation.