General info
How does a bill should become a law?
congress introduces it then goes to President who can veto. If they veto it, the law goes back to Congress and if they vote 2/3 favor, then the law gets passed
What is federalism?
a system in which both a national government and state governments hold power at the same time
Who has the power to regulate interstate commerce, create taxes, and declare war, according to the Constitution?
what is Congress
What are the five protections in the first amendment?
Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition
What is Illinois’ capital city?
Springfield :)
How can the Constitution be amended/changed?
2/3 of each house of Congress must vote for the change, then 3/4 of the states must ratify it
What are the requirements to be able to vote?
Be 18 years old and a resident of the area where you register and vote
What do the 3 different branches primarily do?
Executive enforces and carries out the laws
Legislative makes the laws
Judicial interprets the laws
What amendment prevents excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment?
Eighth Amendment
What is the job title of the chief of the Illinois executive branch?
the governor
From what does the fourth amendment protect people?
unreasonable search and seizure
What is patriotic speech or expression?
Supporting your country whether through voting, protesting non-violently or support for troops or the flag, they are all patriotic
How are federal judges chosen?
the President appoints them and the Senate confirms their appointment
Which Amendment protected the right to vote for everyone age 18 and older?
Twenty-sixth Amendment
What is the relationship of Illinois laws and the U.S. Constitution?
the Illinois law cannot conflict with the U.S. Constitution because the Constitution is above all
What is the difference between a delegated power, a concurrent power, and a reserved one
Delegated is Federal power, Concurrent means both share the power and Reserved is state power
Who is checking whom when a court rules that police are not allowed to engage in a particular type of search?
judicial is checking executive because the police enforce the law: they are part of the executive branch
How many representatives does each state have in the House?
it depends on population(Illinois has 18)
The 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments were enacted after the civil war. What was their purpose?
to end slavery and protect the rights of ex-slaves
How are Illinois state judges chosen and how is that method different from the selection of U.S. judges?
Illinois judges are elected but U.S. judges are appointed by the President
What is the purpose of due process rights and what are Miranda Rights?
Due process rights prevent governments abusing innocent people and Miranda Rights: The right to know your 5th and 6th amendment rights when under arrest
Who is checking whom when a person appointed to be Secretary of State is rejected?
the Senate(legislative branch) is checking the executive branch
List six powers of the President
1. Enforce the laws, Veto bills, Negotiate treaties, Give a State of the Union speech to Congress each year, Direct military forces, Appoint executive branch officials
The 15th, 19th and 26th Amendments all expanded voting rights. Which groups got the right to vote?
racial minorities, women and young people – age 18 and up
How is the governor’s veto different from the president’s veto?
the governor can veto part of a bill, and that veto can be overridden by the General Assembly but the U.S. Congress needs 2/3 vote to override the president's veto