Constitution Principles
3 Branches
Court Systems
State Government
Political Party
100
What does the Bill of Rights Protect?
The rights of individuals.
100
The president is part of which branch of governemnt?
Executive.
100
Which court has the final authority in court cases?
Supreme Court.
100
True or false:
"Derived from" means "given to."
False
100
The United States has what kind of party system?
Two-party.
200
This quote: "Vested in and derived from the people" refers to what?
Popular sovereignty.
200
Why is separation of powers necessary?
So no branches becomes more powerful than the others.
200
Where can you go to get a federal district court decision repealed?
Court of Appeals.
200
The NC Constitution functions as the:
Law of the land.
200
True of false:
A coalition is a government ruled by more than two strong parties.
False.
300
This is an example of what?
The Legislative Branch can make laws that override presidential vetos.
Checks and Balances.
300
How many justices are in the Supreme Court?
9.
300
Deterrent to crime.
Three Strikes Laws.
300
Executive leader of the state governemnt.
Governor.
300
A strong central government is an idea supported by:
Federalists.
400
What is it called when the supreme power of a country should be vested in an electorate?
Republicanism.
400
Which branch of government can declare war on other countries?
Legislative.
400
What case established limits on monopolies?
Microsoft Antitrust Case.
400
The Attorney General and Secretary of Labor are a part of the:
Council of State.
400
What do anti-federalists support?
Strong state's rights.
500
What are the fundamental American values that come from the Law of the Land?
Equality and justice.
500
How many members make up the Legislative branch?
535.
Senate - 100
House - 435
500
What case now allows Congress to overrule state laws to regulate commerce?
Gibbons vs. Ogden.
500
Which case made the state responsible for providing education to every child?
Leandro Case.
500
A group that tries to influence legislators and other officials:
Political lobby.