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Group 5
100
This is who has restrictions on debate.
Who is the House?
100
This is who can call Congress into a special session.
Who is the President?
100
What does double jeopardy protect against?
Protects you from being tried twice for the same crime.
100
What does limited government mean?
The government only has as much power as we, the people, give to it.
100
What first set out the basic rights of the people?
The Bill of Rights.
200
What does separation of powers mean?
Government is divided into three disctinct branches, each with its own responsibilities.
200
What is a formal amendment?
One that has been written into the Constitution.
200
Does the Bill of Rights guarantee you fair and equal treatment before the law?
Yes
200
Does the Bill of Rights guarantee the right of women to vote?
No
200
Does the Bill of Rights guarantee the right of African Americans to vote?
No.
300
Does the Bill of Rights guarantee the popular election of U.S. senators?
No.
300
What is the main job of the legislative branch?
To make laws.
300
How many formal amendments to the Constitution are there?
27
300
What have the courts ruled in most cases involving judicial review?
Constitutional.
300
When is the number of House members representing each state recalculated?
Every 10 years, after a new census is taken.
400
Briefly describe the 1st Amendment.
Freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly.
400
Briefly describe the 2nd Amendment.
The right to bear arms.
400
Briefly describe the 3rd Amendment.
Protection against quartering of soldiers.
400
Briefly describe the 4th Amedment.
Protection against unlawful searches and seizures.
400
Briefly describe the 5th Amedment.
Due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination.
500
Briefly describe the 6th Amedment.
Speedy and fair trial; jury; lawyer provided to you.
500
Briefly describe the 7th Amedment.
Civil trials.
500
Briefly describe the 8th Amedment.
Excessive bail; cruel and unusual punishment.
500
Briefly describe the 9th Amedment.
Other rights not listed.
500
Briefly describe the 10th Amedment.
Rights of the states.
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