Branches of Government
This branch carries out the laws and ensures they are enforced
the Executive Branch
The United States has two court systems; what are they?
Federal Courts and State Courts
This amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and expression.
1st Amendment
This person came up with the idea of Natural Rights.
John Locke
Which amendment declared slavery illegal in the United States?
13th Amendment
This branch makes the laws
the Legislative Branch
What is the purpose of a jury?
listen to a trial and come up with/deliver a verdict
"Double Jeopardy" is a legal protection where you cannot be sued twice for the same crime. What amendment is this found in?
5th Amendment
These two people are credited with the idea of social contract theory.
Thomas Hobbes and John Locke
Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?
19th Amendment
What is a check that the Executive Branch has on the Legislative Branch?
the Presidential Veto
Is Jury Duty a civic duty or civic responsibility?
Civic duty because you are required to do it.
The Bill of Rights mentions that citizens have more rights than the ones expressly listed; which amendment covers this?
9th Amendment
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"-what enlightenment thinker influenced Thomas Jefferson to include this in the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Which amendment established criteria for citizenship and extended protections of all citizens?
14th Amendment
Which two branches are involved in declaring war?
the Executive Branch: Commander and Chief; and the Legislative Branch declares war officially
Who makes the decision regarding a person being guilty or not guilty in a trial?
A jury
Franklin hears a knock on the door from a police officer. The officer wants to search the house randomly. Which amendment protects against this and why?
4th Amendment because of protection against unreasonable search and seizure
Our government has three separate branches: The Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. Which enlightenment thinker was this idea taken from?
Montesquieu
Which amendment eliminated the poll tax?
24th Amendment
How does the Executive Branch and Legislative Branch check the Judicial Branch?
the Executive Branch appoints Supreme Court nominees and the Legislative Branch affirms the nominee.
What is the order of lowest to highest courts in the state of Florida?
County Court, Circuit Court, District Court of Appeals, Florida Supreme Court.
The Bill of Rights was included in the ratification of the U.S. Constitution because this group pushed for its addition.
Anti-Federalists
Which Enlightenment idea best supported the American Colonies to break away from Britain?
Social contract because Britain was not keeping their end of the social contract.
Which amendment granted African American males the right to vote?
15th Amendment