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Bill of Rights-1
Branches of Govt.
Governing Bodies
Miscellaneous
Bill of Rights-2
100
Freedom of Speech, press, religion, and right to assemble peaceably
1st
100
Who is the head of the executive branch of the government?
President
100
Besides the president, who else makes up the executive branch?
vice president and cabinet members
100
How are Supreme Court justices chosen?
They are nominated by the president and approved by the Senate.
100
Which amendment allows eminent domain?
5
200
Do not have to house soldiers in times of peace.
3rd
200
Which branch of the government decides if laws are constitutional or unconstitutional?
judicial
200
What are the 2 parts of Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
200
If the president vetoes a bill, what are 2 ways it can still become a law?
Congress overrides the president with a 2/3 majority vote, and Congress will revise the bill and send it back to the president for approval.
200
Which amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishment?
8
300
Cannot be tried twice for the same crime
5th
300
Which branch of the government enforces laws?
executive
300
How many people are in the House of Representatives?
435
300
Why does the U.S.A. have a system of checks and balances?
To make sure that no one person or branch has all the power
300
Which amendment requires probable cause or a warrant for the police to search and/or seize your property?
4
400
Right to a civil jury trial
7th
400
Which branch of the government controls taxes and spending?
legislative
400
How are the number of representatives from each state chosen?
They are chosen by the state's population.
400
What type of government requires the leader to follows the same laws as the people?
limited government
400
Which amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?
2
500
States have rights.
10th
500
What branch is responsible for making laws?
Legislative
500
How many senators are from each state?
2
500
How many amendments are there to the Constitution?
27
500
Which amendment to the Constitution gives citizens the right to a speedy trial?
6