Amendments
What are the first ten amendments called?
Bill of rights
What is the supreme law of land ?
The US constitution
How many citizens are on a jury ?
12
What is a fancy word for lawsuit ?
Litigation
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence ?
Thomas Jefferson
Name the five freedoms.
2. press
3. religion
4. assembly
5. petition
Name the 6 purposes established in the preamble ?
Form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty.
what is a rule that is enforced and has some penalty ?
a law
What do public interest groups primarily do ?
Protects peoples rights
What are the 3 rights that Thomas Jefferson listed in the Declaration ?
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness
Who demanded that they were added to the Constitution?
Anti-federalists
What is Congress's main check on the president ?
To Impeach
Name 4 sources of american law
1. Roman law
2. the Church
3.The king
4. parliament
5.English common law
6.popular traditions
What role does the media play in our government ?
Watchdog
What reform movements in the US were influenced by Jefferson's words ?
Women's suffrage, abolitionism, and the Civil Rights movement
4 parts of the 5th amendment.
Due process, eminent domain, double jeopardy, and no self-incrimination.
What is the president's check on congress ?
To Veto
In some countries the ruler's will is law, In america we live under the ......
Rule of law
What is sometimes referred to as the 4th branch of the government due to their role of reporting to the public about government corruption ?
The press
What are rights that according to Jefferson, cannot be taken away by any government ?
Unalienable rights
Three parts of the 14th amendment.
Due process, equal protection, defined citizenship
what do article 1, 2, and 3 deal with ?
Article 1 - legislative branch
Article 2 - Executive branch
Article 3 - Judicial branch
What is the appeals court in Florida called ?
Florida district court of appeals
What do lobbyist do ?
Convince lawmakers to support laws that help their interest group
Who are the complaints addressed to, in the colonial grievances section ?
King George the third, and British Parliament