Bill of Rights
What is the first amendment - name three of the 5 freedoms
Freedom of Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion, Petition of government
Highest Court in the nation
What is the role of the executive branch
enforces and carries out the law
2
State v. Jordan Mills: Jordan was caught spray-painting graffiti on the walls of a public library. The government charged Jordan with vandalism
Criminal
What is the Third Amendment
Prohibits forced quartering of soldiers in peacetime
How many supreme court justices are there
9
How many presidents have there been
47
How many senators are currently in the senate
100
Taylor Reed v. Fresh Brew Café: Taylor claims she slipped on an unmarked wet floor in a café, broke her wrist, and is suing the business for medical expenses and lost wages.
Civil
What is the Fourth Amendment
Protection against unreasonable search and seizure
What is the maximum allowed judges on the supreme court
As many as congress allows
What article of the consititution establishes the executive branch
2nd article
Who presides over the senate.
The vice president
Harrison Construction v. BlueSky Architects: A construction company claims an architectural firm violated the terms of a contract by delivering incorrect building plans, causing costly delays. The company is seeking monetary damages.
Civil
What is the Sixth Amendment
Guarantees the right to a speedy, public trial by an impartial jury, legal counsel, and the ability to confront witnesses.
None
How many individual people have served as president
45
How many voting members does the house of representatives have?
435
Avery Chen worked as the finance manager for a local nonprofit organization. Over a three-year period, auditors discovered that thousands of dollars had been transferred from the nonprofit's accounts to several businesses owned by Avery's relatives. Avery claims the transfers were legitimate consulting payments approved verbally by the organization's director. Prosecutors allege Avery created false invoices and intentionally concealed the transactions in financial reports to enrich family members.
Criminal - charged with fraud and embezzlement
What is the Tenth Amendment
Reserves all powers not designated to the federal gov for the state gov and the people.
How many people are on a grand jury
12
What are the age and citizenship requirements to be president
35 years old
14 years of citizenship
10
State v. Marcus Lee and Parker Evans: Marcus and Parker allegedly entered a warehouse at night and removed expensive equipment. At the same time, the warehouse owner has filed a separate lawsuit against them seeking compensation for the missing property and damage to the building.
Both