Amendments
Which amendment allows us to ask the government to help us?
1st
What is the name of someone who is being sued?
Defendant
What is the purpose of the executive branch?
Enforce the law
Where is the Legislative branch described in the Constitution?
Article I
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What amendment guarantees us the right to a speedy trial?
6th
What types of cases does the Supreme Court typically hear?
Constitutional
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The president
Where do all tax bills originate?
House of Representatives
Which Article in the Constitution defines the Judicial branch?
Article III
Which amendment gives citizens rights beyond what is listed in the Constitution?
9th
In a civil suit, the plaintiff is trying to collect ...
Damages
Name a cabinet position
Attorney General, Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs.
Who breaks a tie in the Senate?
Vice President
How do Supreme Court justices get their job? (List two steps)
Nominated(Appointed) by president and confirmed by Senate
A state is allowed to tax its citizens because of what amendment?
10th
In a trial, lawyers are allowed to question witnesses from the other side. What is this called?
Cross examination
Who is third in the line of presidential succession?
President pro tempore
What are the THREE qualifications to be a US Senator?
30 years old, 9 years US resident, live in the state you represent
The term for when a court changes the decision of a lower court?
Reverse or overrule
If a judge denies a child the right to a lawyer, what two amendments are being violated?
5th and 6th
If a person is asked to come to court, they will receive a...
Summons or Subpoena
What role is the president fulfilling when he/she gives the State of the Union address?
Head of State
Who is currently the Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi
Bobby is from Alabama. He is suing Mr. Salviejo for eating his gold plated Twinkie without permission. In what court would this take place?
US District Court