Legislative Branch and the two houses: Senate and House of Representatives
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Name two right that are protected under the First Amendment
Press, religion, assembly, petition the government for redress, speech
100
What is the electoral college?
Group of people that elect the president, representing their states.
100
What is an Amendment?
An addition to the Constitution. Usually a protection of a right.
100
Is yelling 'Fire' in a crowded theater protected by the first amendment? Explain the limit?
No. Clear and present danger.
200
What is Article 3 about?
Judicial Branch: power of the courts and the Supreme Court
200
What right does the Second Amendment Protect?
the right to bear arms
200
What is the introduction to the US Constitution called?
Bonus: Can you say it?
Preamble
200
How do you add an Amendment to the Constitution?
2/3 of congress needs to vote for it and 3/4 of the states need to agree.
200
Does spreading rumors (that are not true) about someone in school protected by the first amendment? Explain.
No. Libel and Slander.
300
What is Article 2 about?
Give a specific fact
Executive Branch: rights and responsibilities of the President.
300
What does it mean to plead the fifth?
remain silent, not incriminate yourself
300
Name two signers of the US Constitution
Adams, Jefferson, Washington, Franklin
300
What Amendment ended slavery?
13th Amendment
300
Is telling your teacher that you hate the principal and think she is mean, protected by the first amendment? Explain.
Yes.
400
What is Article 5 about?
How many votes are needed?
How to add an Amendment. Need 2/3 vote from Congress
400
Why was the Third Amendment included?
During the Revolutionary War the king declared that soldiers could take colonist houses and the colonist had to pay for their stay and their food. The founders didn't like this and wanted to protect future American from this.
400
How many electors does Minnesota have?
10
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Why was the 19th Amendment important?
Gave women the right to vote
400
Is hanging a sign that says 'Bong Hits for Jesus' at a school basketball game, protected by the first amendment? Explain.
No. Clear and present danger.
500
Explain Article 4
Explains the relationship between the States and the Federal government. The Federal government has authority over the States.
500
Which Amendment deals with the death penalty?
8th Amendment against 'cruel and unusual punishment'
500
How many electors are needed to win the Presidential election?
270
500
What is prohibition? What Amendments deal with prohibition?
Made all alcohol illegal. 18th Amendment started prohibition and the 21st Amendment repealed it.
500
Explain the five limits to freedom of speech.
Clear and present danger, fighting words, libel and slander, obscenity, conflicts with government interest.