Vocab
Indict
formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
Create Laws
What is the Supreme Court?
The highest judicial court in a country or state
What is the 1st Amendment?
Guarantees freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition.
Checks and Balances
Double Jeopardy
The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense
What is the role of Judicial Branch?
Interprets the Constitution and limits the powers of the other branches of government
How many justices serve?
What is the 2nd Amendment?
Right to bear arms
What is Absolute Monarchy?
Rule by one person — a monarch, usually a king or a queen — whose actions are restricted neither by written law nor by custom.
Self Incrimination
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
Enforcing Laws
How long do justices serve?
For life
What is the 3rd Amendment?
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner
How many Amendments are in the Constitution?
27
Slander
The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation
Who is the current speaker of the house?
Paul Ryan
What kind of speedy trial is guaranteed with the 6th Amendment?
Criminal
What is the 4th Amendment?
Protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures
What is the Miranda Court Case?
Miranda v. Arizona (1966) In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the Supreme Court ruled that detained criminal suspects, prior to police questioning, must be informed of their constitutional right to an attorney and against self-incrimination.
Due Process of Law
Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement
Who is the current head of the senate
Mike Pence
What kind of speedy trial is guaranteed with the 7th Amendment?
Civil
What is the 5th Amendment?
The right to remain silent. Can't be tried for something twice, no double jeopardy
What is an ambassador?
An accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country.