Amendments
the right not to be put on trial twice for the same crime
5th amendment
all political power rest with the people/people rule
Popular sovereignty
What is the role of political parties in elections?
nominate candidates in election
The sheriff’s department is in what law enforcement jurisdiction?
Local (County)
Declaring war is an example of what type of power?
Federal (Expressed)
freedom of assembly
1st
Powers are distributed among the 3 branches of government
Separation of Powers
What role does a platform play in the election process?
inform the public about the party candidate's position on issues.
State trooper has what jurisdiction?
State highways
To win a presidential election, a candidate must win a majority of votes in what system?
Electoral College
freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
4th
term used to describe a Congress made up of two different houses
bni-cameral
What are the 3 qualifications to vote
18, register, US citizen
Who are Representatives of interest groups who contact lawmakers directly to influence their policy making?
Lobbyist
What Constitutional principle divides power between federal and state government?
Federalism
A person cannot be denied their right to vote because they have not paid a poll tax
24th
Who makes up the Legislative branch for the federal government
Congress
What political party has liberal ideology?
Democrats
What courts are federal Trial Courts?
US Disrict
The legal concept established in the case of Marbury v. Madison was?
Judicial Review
Slavery is abolished in the United States.
13th
Qualifications to be president
35 or older, born citizen, 14 year resident
What political party has conservative ideology
Republican
What type of law is Texas v Johnson?
Constitutional
What US supreme court decision ruled segregation unconstitutional and desegregated schools?
Brown v Board of education