Amendments
What amendment , summarized, states "two term limit for the president"?
Amendment 26
define Filibuster
an action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly while not technically contravening the required procedures.
review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act.
A system of government where power is divided between a national government and regional governments, is what type of government system?
Federalism
In "The Empire Strikes Back," what does Princess Leia calls Han Solo?
""stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking Nerf-herder!"
what amendment gave the right to double jeopardy, and speedy trial?
6th Amendment
Define veto
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
identify the 2 types of court systems
the federal court system and the state court system
Concurrent powers
Which character speaks first in Star Wars: A New Hope? and what does he/she say?
C-3PO: "Did you hear that. They've shut down the main reactor. We'll be destroyed for sure."
what amendment gave women the right to vote?
Amendment 19
Define Gerrymandering
manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class.
why was Baker v. Carr important?
impacted how legislative districts are drawn in the United States. Its importance stems from several key aspects
What power is reserved to the states?
Reserved powers
What were Vader's last words to Luke?
"You were right about me. Tell your sister… you were right"
what amendment Reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states and the people.
10th Amendment
what are the requirements to be a representative?
a person must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state they represent at the time of election.
why was Texas v. Johnson important?
Flag burning is a form of protected symbolic speech.
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impacted the interpretation of the First Amendment's free speech protection in the United States.
Give an example of something over which the federal government has authority.
power to declare war
regulates interstate commerce
Coining money and regulating its value
Establishing post offices and roads
Issuing patents and copyrights
Creating federal courts
Regulating foreign commerce
Making and enforcing naturalization rules
Levying and collecting taxes
Providing for punishment for counterfeiting
Combating piracies and felonies
Raising and supporting armies and providing and maintaining a navy
Exercising exclusive legislation in the District of Columbia
what does Darth Vader mean/Stand for?
Dark Father
what amendment Prohibits the denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
15th Amendment
what are the requirements to be in the senate?
individual must be at least 30 years old, a citizen of the United States for at least nine years, and an inhabitant of the state they will represent at the time of election.
why was Mapp v. Ohio important?
the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that under the 4th and 14th Constitutional amendments, illegally seized evidence could not be used in a state criminal trial
what power is specifically granted to the federal gov?
Delegated powers.
The voice of Miss Piggy was also the voice of which "Star Wars" character?
Yoda