Judicial Branch
what is a constitutional law?
A law based on the constitution and how supreme court interprets it.
If a state has two houses: (The house and the senate) then what is it called?
Bicameral legislature.
Who runs the Executive Branch?
The president.
What's the first amendment of the constitution?
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, etc.
What is gerrymandering?
Sectioning districts that favor one political party.
What can the court of appeals do?
They can review decisions made by other lower courts.
What are constituents?
citizens who are represented by legislators.
How many terms does the president serve?
4 years
What is the first ten amendments that protected rights called?
Bill of rights.
Who runs the legislative branch?
What are the four sources of laws?
Statutory, Common, Administrative, and Constitutional.
What are concurrent powers?
Powers that both the national government and states have.
When are the requirements to run for president?
You must be a native born citizen, at least 35 years old, and have been a resident for at least 14 years.
What does the 5th amendment state?
You have the right to remain silent, protects people from double Jeopardy (can't be charged for the same crime twice,) etc.
What are the requirements to work in the house of reps?
25 or older, citizen for at least 7 years, and a legal resident of the state they represent.
What does the Judicial branch consist of?
Supreme court.
What can citizens do to help with law making?
Citizens can write petitions describing laws they want, testify at public hearings, keep them self informed on current bills, etc.
True or false? The vice president takes over if the president is unable to serve anymore.
True.
What are civil rights?
Rights guaranteed to all citizens.
What are the requirements to work in the Senate?
30 or older, has to be a citizen for 9 years or more, legal citizen of the state they represent.
How many judges are there in the supreme court and who is the chief justice?
9 judges and the chief justice is John G. Roberts.
What are the requirements to become a governor?
Must be at least 18 years old, be a Mass resident for at least 7 years, get 10,000 votes from Mass voters.
What is Executive privilege?
Allows the president to keep some of their actions confidential from the public, even from the other branches.
What is the 26th amendment?
Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
What does it mean to have immunity?
legal protection from being arrested while in session. (Legislative branch has this power.)