General
True or False, America is a pure democracy
False - a Republic
To make laws
The job of the Executive Branch is
to execute the laws
The job of the Judicial Branch is
To review/interpret laws
According the second amendment, what is the reason citizens need to have arms?
being necessary to the security of a free state
What does it mean to be a federalist?
How are the number of representatives a state receives determined?
How are the number of Senators a state receives determined
Representatives are based off population
Senators are two per state
What does it mean for the president to be "Commander in Chief"
He is over all military armed forces of the United States
What is the name of the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
List two of the rights guaranteed in the 4th, 5th or 6th amendments - specify what amendment you are picking
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Fifth Amendment
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Sixth Amendment
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
What did the Anti-Federalist fear about the first draft of the constitution?
Created a federal government with too much power and no accountability
Name two ways the Legislative Branch checks the powers of the other branches - also specific which check is for which branch?
Impeach Judges or Presidents - Both
Name two ways the Executive Branch checks the powers of the other branches - also specific which check is for which branch?
Veto laws - Legislative
Appoint Judges - Judicial Branch
Name two ways the Judicial Branch checks the powers of the other branches - also specific which check is for which branch?
Declare laws unconstitutional - Legislative
Declare orders unconstitutional - Executive
Per the 1st Amendment, list the five areas that Congress will make no law prohibiting
Religion, Speech, Press, Peaceably Assemble and Petition (protest)
How is our President elected? What specific things do they need to win in this system?
The Electoral College - 270 electoral votes to win (51% majority)
What are some other powers of the Legislative Branch besides making laws?
Collect taxes
Officially declare war
Make budgets
Name two other jobs of the Executive Branch other than commander in chief or Execute laws
Head of State
Day to day operations
Negotiate treaties on behalf of the Nation
Propose Budgets
Why are Supreme Court Judges Promoted to Life term appointments?
To ensure they remain impartial in their Judgments and are not persuaded by political pressure or the process of reelection
What was the main reason the founding fathers did not originally include a Bill of Rights in the constitution?
The fear of popular enthusiasm among citizens
The first state to ratify the constitution of the United States
Delaware
Name the only two states that divide their electoral votes and do not follow the "Winner Takes All System"
Nebraska and Maine
Andrew Johnson for firing federal officials and not implementing Reconstruction polices.
This was the first landmark Supreme Court case that established an act of congress unconstitutional
Marbury V. Madison
This is the highest bail ever set in the United States for a crime
3 billion dollars for Robert Durst due to murdering his neighbor and fleeing before.