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Unit 4
(Rights & Responsibilities)
Unit 5
(Legislative Branch)
Unit 6
(Executive Branch)
Unit 7
(Judicial Branch)
Unit 8
(State & Local Gov.)
100

What is the 1st Amendment? 

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

100

What is a bicameral legislature? 

Two houses of congress

100

How long is one term for the president? 

4 years

100

What is another name for the Judicial Branch? 

The Supreme Court
100

How many branches of government are there? 

3

200

True or False:

The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote

True

200

How many total people are in Congress?

535

200

Who replaces the president is they are unable to serve?

The Vice President

200

True or False:

If a person is convicted of a crime they have the right to appeal

True

200

Who is Norton's Senator? 

Paul Feeney

300

What is the saying Ms.Jenks told us to help remember the 13,14,and 15 Amendment

Free Citizens Vote!

300

Define Gerrymandering:

Drawing district lines that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people

300

What are the 3 main requirements a person must meet in order to be a president?

To be a president, a person must be:

1.) A native born citizen 

2.) At least 35 years old

3.) Been a resident of the US for at least 14 years

300

What is Judicial Review? 

(Bonus if you can name what court case it was established in!)

The power to decide whether a law or presidential action is constitutional

*Bonus: Marbury V. Madison

300

What is a Recall? 

To remove and official from office

400

What did the 26th Amendment do? 

Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18

400

True or False:

You have to be at least 30 years old to be a member of the House of Reps

False

400

Define Precedent

A decision or event that is used as an example or guide for future decisions

400

Name the 4 major sources of law

1.) Statutory          3.) Administrative

2.) Common           4.) Constitutional

400

Define Referendum:

Method for referring potential laws directly to people for approval

500

What years was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? 

1791

500
Who are the 3 presidents who have been impeached?

1.) Andrew Johnson

2.) Bill Clinton 

3.) Donald Trump (twice)

500

Name at least 3 executive powers the president has

Answers will vary

500

How many federal district courts are in the US?

94 (at least one per state)

500

How many legislatures does Mass have?

200