Federal Government
State/Local Government
Basics of the Constiution
Bill of Rights
Law
Elections
People
More People
100
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
100
This body of local government is responsible for sectioning off certain parts of the area for homes or businesses.
The Zoning Board
100
This is a nickname we use to describe the US Constitution, it refers to the idea that no law is above the Constitution.
"Supreme law of the land"
100
What is the overall purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect the rights of people living within the United States from the government
100
What's the difference between criminal and civil law?
Criminal Law - Gov charges you with a crime
Civil Law - Private individual, organization, business sues you for causing damages
100
Even if you turn 18, what is one thing you have to do before you can go vote?
Fill out a voter registration form
100
President of the United States
Joe Biden
100
Chautauqua County District Attorney
Jason Schmidt
200
Why does the amount of representatives New York State has in the House of Representatives change every decade?
The census is conducted, House of Representatives is based on population
200
If the state government passes a law, what is the job of the county in relation to that law?
It's the county's job to enforce the law
200
What is the purpose of the US Constitution?
To explain how the Federal Government functions, set up basic laws of the country
200
List all of your rights granted in the first amendment.
religion, speech, assembly, petition, press
200
In criminal law, who charges you with a crime?
The government (typically the state government)
200
What effect can third parties sometimes have on presidential elections?
They can take votes away from a popular candidate, allowing for another candidate to win
200
Governor of New York State
Kathy Hochul
200
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Kevin McCarthy
300
If President Trump was no longer able to serve as President, who would take over as president? (Position and name)
Mike Pence - Vice President
300
This person is a party of the county government. If you are charged with a crime, they are responsible for prosecuting you in court.
County District Attorney
300
If we want to change the US Constitution, how can we do that? (I'm looking for the whole process here!)
Ratified by 2/3 of both houses of congress then ratified by 3/4 of state legislatures
300
What is the purpose of the 10th amendment?
States rights
300
What is a plea bargain?
Defendant agrees with prosecutors to plead guilty to lesser charges in order to avoid a trial.
300
This isn't like SUNY Fredonia, but it helps choose our president. Not the popular vote.
The Electoral College
300
Chautauqua County Executive
PJ Wendel
300
Vice President of the United States
Kamala Harris
400
This means there are things the government does that are not actually written in the constitution.
Unwritten Constitution
400
In addition to the state constitution, what other set of laws does New York State have to follow 100% of the time when creating new laws?
The US Constitution
400
This clause allows congress to create any laws deemed "necessary and proper" in ensuring the country runs smoothly
The Elastic Clause
400
Name one right granted to you under the 5th amendment.
trial by jury, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, guarantees due process, eminent domain
400
- What does NY's new bail reform law do?
- Why do many in NY criticize it?
- Why do many support it?
- No bail for people charged with non violent crimes
- Lets criminals out of jail even if they are dangerous to society (such as a drug dealer)
- Protects rights of accused, prevents people from sitting in jail without a trial
400
These type of elections occur when a political party chooses a candidate to put up in the general election
Primary election (primaries)
400
Mayor of Fredonia
Doug Essek
400
Congressmen representing the 23rd congressional district of NYS in the House of Representatives (Your representative in the House of Representatives)
Nick Langworthy
500
What does Checks and Balances mean? Give me an example of Checks and Balances from each branch of the Federal Government.
All branches of government have powers over one another so none become too powerful
500
What are the constitutions of all state governments based on?
The US Constitution
500
What does "rule of law" mean in the United States?
No one, including the government, is above the law
500
What two things does the 8th amendment do for people charged with crimes?
No cruel/unusual punishment, no excessive bail or high fines
500
This term refers to people who have spent time in prison, only to return to prison in a short time period because they committed more crimes
Recidivism
500
Stephen Colbert and Ham Rove mocked these types of groups in a running gag on the Colbert show, because they can spend unlimited amounts of money on ads and other forms of media to influence the winners of elections
Super PACs
500
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
John Roberts
500
Name the two senators representing New York in the US Senate.
Chuck Schumer & Kirsten Gillibrand