this introduces the U.S. Constitution and establishes the six goals of government
What is the preamble
100
This is the primary role of the legislative branch.
What is to make laws?
100
I am the head of the executive branch.
What is the president?
100
The primary responsibility of the judicial branch is.
What is interprets the law?
100
A proposal for a law is known as a ______.
What is bill?
200
This phrase means the citizens rule.
What is popular sovereignty?
200
Congress has the power to make all laws that are necessary and proper, also known as.
What is Elastic clause?
200
The president has the power to _____________ criminals.
What is pardon? (forgive)
200
The power to declare a law or executive order unconstitutional.
What is Judicial Review?
200
Most bills die in this stage.
What is committee?
300
This goal means to have peace at home.
What is insure domestic tranquility?
300
This means a two-house legislature: Senate and House of Representative
What is Bicameral?
300
In this role the president is the leader or head of the military.
What is Commander in Chief?
300
16 year old Michael Anderson has been accused of the cyberstalking of a classmate and making threats against this classmate. In Florida, this is a felony offense. What court will be hearing the State’s case against Mr. Anderson?
What is Circuit Courts?
300
Members of both house form this type of committee work out differences and compromise on a revise version of a bill.
What is conference committee?
400
This phrase means to have an army to protect the nation from enemies.
What is provide for the common defense?
400
Declare War
Collect taxes
Borrow money
Coin money
are the _______ powers of Congress.
What is enumerated powers?
400
One way the president can limit the power of the judicial branch is by ____________ a justice.
What is nominating?
400
Sara Robert’s neighbor was playing baseball and the ball broke the handmade stained glass window in her home valued at $2500. She would like to take legal action to recover the damage to her home. What court would hear her case?
What is County Courts?
400
The president has three options when receiving a bill.
What is veto it, sign it or do nothing?
500
This word means future generations
What is posterity?
500
After a presidential veto, Congress can _________ the president's decision.
What is over-ride with a 2/3 vote?
500
According to the Constitution if the president and vice- president are unable to serve who is would be the president.
Who is the Speaker of the House?
500
The power of a court to be the first to hear a case on a specific topic
What is jurisdiction?
500
This tactic is use in the Senate to delay voting on a bill.