Three Branches
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative
Where do all federal cases begin at?
District court
supports the constitution and a strong central government
Federalism
Specific restrictions on the government's powers is known as what?
Limited government
what do you call a group that formulates political and policy agenda
party
Which branch interprets the law?
Judicial
What court can repeal federal court decisions?
Court of appeals
What historical group supports states rights?
Anti-federalism
What is checks and balances?
Each branch can limit the actions or powers of other branches.
what do you calla single strong political party example:North Korea
one party system
Which branch has the president?
Executive
Who has the final say on court cases?
Supreme court
What is the second amendment?
right to bear arms
Why did the founders create separation of powers?
So one group doesn't have too much power.
What do you call a government dominated by 2 political parties?
2 party system
Who's structure has 9 justices?
Judicial
Three strikes laws
What is the fourth amendment?
search and arrest
"People rule" and "Vested in and derived from the people is known as what?
Popular sovereignty.
What do you call a government rune by more than 2 strong parties?
Multi party system.
If the legislative has 435 house of representatives, how many senates does it have?
100
Which court case established supremacy of the constitution?
Gibbons v. Ogden
Explain the third amendment.
forbids the government from forcing citizens to allow soldiers to live in their homes at all during peace and only when allowed by law during war
What is the law of the land?
Laws are applied equally to all citizens.
What do you call a group engaged in trying to influence legislatures or other public officials in a favor of a specific cause?
Political lobby.