Famous Movie One Liners
Hasta la vista, baby.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Granting pardons, making treaties, and signing or vetoing legislation are all powers of the President listed in Article ____ of the Constitution.
Article II (TWO)
When a federal and state law are in conflict, the federal law is supreme.
Gibbons v. Ogden, 1824
Ya no estas mas a mi lado corazon,
Y en el alma solo tengo soledad
"Historia de un Amor"
---Carlos Eleta Almaran
This bolero track is often regarded as one of the most romantic songs ever recorded in Latin music, the story behind this timeless hit is quite sad.
How many Associate Justices on the Supreme Court?
Eight
(AND One Chief Justice!) for a total of 9
"Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli"
The Godfather
Under the Constitution, each of the three branches of government are given the means to restrain the actions of the others, this is called what?
Checks & Balances
Jim Crow laws are constitutional under the doctrine of ‘Separate but Equal.’
Plessy v. Ferguson, 1896
I did it my way!
"My Way"
---Frank Sinatra
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Chief Justice John Roberts
There is no place like home!
The Wizard of Oz
A League of independent states that are united to achieve common goals is called what?
Confederation
Speech that presents a “clear and present danger” to the security of the United States is in violation of the principle of free speech as protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution.
Schenck v. United States, 1919
“When I’m not a kid or an adult, when I’m just me, I shine the brightest.”
“Palette”
---IU, featuring G-Dragon
This individual represents the U.S. Government and its litigation before the United States Supreme Court.
Solicitor General
(currently SG is Elizabeth Barchas Prelogar)
"生命就像一盒巧克力，你永远不知道你会拿到什么。—阿甘正传"
Shēngmìng jiù xiàng yī hé qiǎokèlì, nǐ yǒngyuǎn bù zhīdào nǐ huì ná dào shénme. — Ā gān zhèng zhuàn
Forest Gump
How old must one be to become a U.S. Senator ,and how long is the term of office for a U.S. Senator?
30 years old
6 year term
The Constitution bars a state from interfering with an employee’s right to contract with an employer.
Lochner v. New York, 1905
Mine's a tale that can't be told
My freedom I hold dear
How years ago in days of old
When magic filled the air..
"Ramble On"
---Led Zeppelin
How many Justices must agree to hear a case before the SC will review it?
Four (4), (cuatro), ( 四 )
I am big. It's the pictures that got small.
Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard.
Daily Double!
Describe a Constitutional amendment that increased suffrage ......
Evidence that is illegally obtained by the state may not be used against a defendant in court.
Mapp v. Ohio, 1961
The Exclusionary Rule
Daily Double!!!
"The..."
When four of the nine Justices agree to take up an appeal from a lower court, they grant what?
writ of certiorari