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Constitution
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Judicial
100
What must schools provide for students?
safety and education
100
When was it ratified?
1788
100
How many amendments are there?
27
100
What are the three branches of the government and what is their main role?
Legislative-make the laws executive-enforce the laws judicial-interpret the laws
100
How many members of the Supreme Court?
9
200
What is in loco parentis?
in place of parents
200
Why is the Constitution called a "living document"?
It can be changed
200
What is an amendment?
An addition to the Constitution
200
What are the requirements to be President?
35 years old, born in the USA, live in the USA for 14 years
200
What are the Judges of the Supreme Court called?
Justices
300
What case stated that "students and teachers do not lose their rights at the schoolhouse gate"?
Tinker v. Des Moines
300
Who is the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
300
What are the first 10 Amendments called?
Bill of Rights
300
What are the qualifications to be a Senator?
30, 9 years a citizens, live in the state you represent
300
What is a writ of certiorari?
A request to hear a case.
400
Which case established that lockers are school property?
TLO
400
What process really elects the President of the USA?
Electoral College
400
What rights does the first amendment give?
freedom of press, assembly, religion, petition, speech
400
What are the requirements to be a member of the House of Representatives?
25, 7 years a citizen, live in the state
400
What is original jurisdiction?
The power to hear a case.
500
What is the legal term that allows a school to break your rights as a student?
reasonable doubt
500
What is meant by checks and balances and separation of powers?
Each branch has separate and specific duties and have the power to check on the powers of the other two.
500
When was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
1791
500
What are the lengths of a term of office for president, HR, Senator and Supreme Court justice?
4,2,6,life
500
What the title of the leader of the Supreme Court and what is his name?
Chief Justice, John Roberts