US government 1
Name the two branches of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Judicial, Legislative, and Executive
What must a police have to enter/search your house/car/property?
What does the executive branch do?
Enforces laws
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
Article 1 Sec. 8 says what?
Congress can make all laws "Necessary and Proper."
What does the legislative branch do?
Makes laws
What does the "necessary and proper clause do?"
Gives Congress implied powers beyond what is in the Constitution
What document argues that the separation of powers and checks and balances in the Constitution would prevent government abuse of its power?
Federalist #51
What does the judicial branch do?
Interprets laws (determines what each law means)
How many judges are required to be on the Supreme Court by the Constitution?
The Constitution doesn't say how many judges should be on the Court
What is the role of government according to the Declaration of Independence?
To protect people's rights
What is the federal government?
What document argued that states are the best representatives of the people's will?
Brutus #1
What is the executive branch made up of? (Name at least two)
President, Vice President, and Cabinet
What are the first words of the Constitution?
We The People
Who can veto laws created by Congress?
The president (executive branch)
What does the Bill of Rights do?
Protects our civil liberties
When a law is first being created, what percentage of Congress needs to agree to it (minimum)?
50%
When is Mr. Macmillan's birthday? (Closest wins)
May 31
What does the Constitution mean when they say that we will work to "establish justice"?
Treat everyone fairly
Does the Bill of Rights give us the right to say anything at anytime?
Bonus: Which landmark SCOTUS case put limits on free speech?
no; Schenk v. United States
What is the Establishment Clause about?
Religion
Name 3 types of democracy
Participatory, Elite, Pluralist
What is does "due process of law" mean?
The government must follow the law before taking away people's life, liberty, or property.