Constitution I
Representation in the House is based on:
state population
What are the minimum ages required for the following:
House of Representatives, Senate, President
25, 30, 35
What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Schenck v. United States?
the government may restrict freedom of speech if there is a “clear and present danger”
What is the role of the Department of Transportation?
Oversees highway safety and air, rail, and sea travel.
What is a Christmas tree bill?
Members of Congress will try to add their own unrelated amendment to a bill. It could collapse due to having too many amendments attached to it.
What is the third amendment?
Citizens not required to quarter soldiers in their homes
How many years are the following positions elected for?
House of Representatives
Senator
President
2, 6, 4
In Texas v. Johnson (1989), the Supreme Court ruled:
flag burning is a permissible form of free speech
What is the role of the Department of Commerce?
Supervises trade and foreign businesses
What is logrolling?
Members of Congress will vote for other bills in exchange for support for their own bill
What is the 4th amendment?
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
What is the 8th amendment?
Protection from cruel and unusual punishments, excessive bail
In New York Times v. United States (1971), the Supreme Court ruled:
the government cannot punish speech before it is actually published or uttered unless it’s a matter of national security
What is the role of the Department of State?
Manages relationships with foreign countries.
What is a filibuster and what is cloture?
Filibuster: Unlimited debate in the Senate to halt action on a particular bill
Cloture: Can be ended with a vote of cloture, where 60 Senators vote to end the filibuster
What is the 5th amendment?
Right to remain silent, due process of law, protection from double jeopardy
What is the 9th amendment?
Citizens are guaranteed rights beyond the Bill of Rights.
In Santa Fe School District v. Doe (2000), the Supreme Court ruled:
a prayer at a school-sponsored football game violates freedom of speech
What is the role of the Department of the Interior?
Manages and protects the nation's public lands.
What is pork-barrel legislation?
legislation that will benefit one district. Members of Congress will secure funds for their own district in exchange for votes
What is the 6th amendment?
Right to a speedy trial by jury
What is the 10th amendment?
Rights reserved to the states or to the people.
In Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), the Supreme Court ruled:
Every person accused of a crime has the right to an attorney.
What is the role of the Department of the Treasury?
Collects taxes, prints money, deals with the nation's finances
What is franking?
Members of Congress can send newsletters, surveys, and other mail to their constituents for free