Three Branches
The Constitution
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights 2
Checks & Balances
I'm just a Bill
Vocab Terms
100
This branch features the Supreme Court
Judicial
100
The introduction to the Constitution is called
The Preamble
100
The main focus of the 2nd Amendment is
Guns
100
Basically, what is an amendment?
A change to the law
100
What is a check the President has over bills approved the Legislative Branch?
Sign or Veto the Bill
100
Why do people propose bills
To solve problems
Provide limits and saftey
To organize and define other laws
Various correct answers
100
This word means to officially approve a bill into law
ratify
200
This branch includes the department heads of Government agencies like the IRS, FBI and the Department of Education.
Executive Branch
200
Articles 1 -3 of the Constitution cover what parts of government
The Legislative
The Executive and
The Judicial Branches
200
Third Amendment of the Constitution prohibits this
Quartering Troops
200
When you take the Fifth Amendment, you are doing this
Not speaking or testifying against yourself in a legal matter, or while in custody
200
What is a check the Legislative Branch has over Supreme Court nominees?
Approve or reject them for office.
200
Who in Washington starts the process of creating a bill?
A House or Senate member
200
This person is in charge of all the people of a party that has the most members
Majority Leader
300
This branch has the power of the purse
The Legislative Branch
300
The Supremacy Clause about the Constitution is found in this article
Article 6
300
What does Double Jeopardy mean?
Once you are found innocent in court, you cannot be tried again for that same crime.
300
The right to assemble in large crowds to protest is protected under this article
Article 1 - Freedom of Assembly
300
What is a check the Supreme Court has over the actions of the Executive or Legislative Branch?
Declaring an action or law unconsitutional
300
What was the name of the Super Hero who came from Mr. Farrar's room at the Feb 13th assembly?
300
This is the name for all of the Presidents Top Advisors and Department Heads
The Cabinet
400
9 members who serve for life
The Supreme Court
400
Citizens of one state are entitled to the same basic rights as citizens in other states. This is in which article?
Article 4
400
No cruel and unusual punishments is part of this article
8th Amendment
400
The theme of Article 4 of the Constitution is
No unreasonable search and seizures
400
What is a check the Legislative Branch has over someone who is showing misconduct or acting illegally?
Impeachment
400
What is the small group called with a mix of house and senate members who iron out the differences and variations in a bill
A Conference Committee
400
This is an official paper police obtain from a judge, saying they have a right to enter a home and look for evidence
Search Warrant
500
These people serve 6 year terms
Senators
500
What are the first 11 words of the Preamble?
We the people in order to form a more perfect union.
500
What does the 7th Amendment give you as a right?
The right to a jury trial in Civil Cases (Trials involving money)
500
This Amendment guarantees you a speedy and fair trial of your peers in the state where you are accused of committing a crime
6th Amendment
500
How can Congress still get a bill passed that has been vetoed?
2/3 vote to overide
500
What % of the House and Senate need to ratify a bill to send it to the President's Desk?
2/3
500
Congress has the power of this ____________
Power of The Purse
600
This branch of government has the commander-in-chief
Executive
600
Article V of the Constitution discusses how Amendments can be made. What percent of state conventions need vote positive to ratify an amendment?
600
What is the basic idea of the 8th Amendment when it comes to crime and punishment?
The Punishment must fit the crime. No excessive bail, fines or unusual punishment.
600
If they have "probable cause" what does that mean?
Under what situation law enforcement can skip getting a warrant for a search or seizure. They have a good hunch something illegal is happening.
600
From your homework, what is an example of a historic Check & Balance that happened in our government
Various Answers
600
After a bill passes through the initial committee, where does it go next?
To the floor of the House or Senate for a vote
600
This group will sit in a courtroom and listen to evidence before reaching a verdict
Jury
700
The total number of people who make up Congress
535
100 Senators and 435 Representatives
700
According to Article 7, how many states are required to ratify the Constitution
9 of 13
700
What does the 10th Amendment cover?
Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people.
700
What are the first 3 lines police must say when reading a suspect their Miranda rights?
You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be held against to you in the court of law. You have a right to an attourney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed to you.
700
What is the term (length of years of service) these positions serve before they need to be re-elected?
President
Supreme Court
House of Representative
Senator
President - 4 years
Supreme Court - for life
House of Representatives - 2 years
Senator - 6 years
700
What is the term used to describe having the minimum number of people present to hold a vote?
Quorum
700
When someone is arrested they are read the Miranda Rights, they are given access to a lawyer, they are held in their nearby jail, they are told of the crime they are accused of. All of this is called________ __________
Due Process