Landmark Cases
Police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning.
Miranda V Arizona
The "Trial Courts" of the court system. These are where cases are held and juries are used.
District Courts
How many Justices are on the SCOTUS?
9
What are the 2 chambers of Congress
2. Senate
Which travels faster, sound or light?
Light
Established the doctrine of judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
Highest court of the U.S
Supreme Court
What is the name of the leader of the SCOTUS?
Chief Justice
Write the line of succession if the President dies/is removed from office (Name 3 successors)
1. Vice President
2. Speaker of the House
3. President Pro Tempore
What animals nickname is the "Sea Cow"?
Manatee
Indigent defendants must be provided representation without charge.
Gideon v. Wainwright
13 of these exist to review decisions made by the District Courts.
Court of Appeals / Appellate courts
How many years does a Supreme Court Justice serve?
Life
Advisors to the POTUS. Part of the executive branch
Cabinet
What is the Starbucks logo?
A Siren (Greek Mythology)
Separate schools are not equal.
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
A request for the Supreme Court to review a case
Writ of Certiorari (Cert)
Who is our current Chief Justice of the SCOTUS?
John G. Roberts
The number of Senate members
100
In the UK, what is the "holiday" the day after Christmas called?
Boxing Day
Bong Hits 4 Jesus
Morse v. Frederick
In order for the Judicial Branch to be able to check the other branches, the SCOTUS can use this as a check/balance.
Judicial Review
How are Supreme Court Justices nominated?
1. President Nominates a candidate
2. Congress must approve in a 2/3 vote.
How many electoral votes are needed for a President to win an election
270
What candy was originally known as "Chicken Feed"?
Candy Corn