Branches of Gov
What branch of government does the president belong to?
Freedom of Speech is in what amendment?
#1
Define "United States Constitution"
The Supreme Law of the land
Dred Scott
What is the largest state in America?
Alaska
Where is the judicial branch located?
The Supreme Court
What is the Bill of Rights?
Amendments 1-10
What is a bill?
A proposal for a law
What clothing companies case went to the Supreme Court because they did not hire someone for wearing a head scarf?
Abercrombie
What presidential family had the most pets?
Theodore Roosevelt was known for having many pets in the White House. He had six children who owned pets including snakes, dogs, cats, a badger, birds, and guinea pigs.
What is congress?
The House + The Senate
Judge Patrick sentenced Spongebob the death sentence for stealing a candy bar... what amendment does this violate?
The 8th Amendment
What does the preamble want to establish?
Justice
How many justices are on the supreme court?
9
How many stripes does the American flag have?
13
What branch does John G. Roberts belong to?
The Judicial Branch
What does the 5th amendment mean?
You have the right to remain silent
What is an amendment?
A change to the constitution
What was the supreme courts vote on the Elk V Wilkins case?
7-2 (that elk was not a citizen)
Americans eat about 100 acres of what food each day?
Pizza
Where is the legislative branch located?
U.S. Capitol Building
What amendment is the right to bear arms?
Amendment #2
Define checks & balances:
A system that makes no one branch have too much power
1857
What state in America has the most dogs?
Idaho (58.3%)