Executive Branch
Amendments
Supreme Court Cases
Legislative Branch
Vocabulary
100
Who in Florida is the head of the executive branch?
Rick Scott.
100
What is the first Amendment?
Freedom of speech, Freedom of press, and the right to assemble peacefully.
100
What was the Fergunsen vs. Plessy case about?
Declared African Americans should be provided with the "separate but equal" laws.
100
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws.
100
Define Federalism
Balances power between national and state governments.
200
What is one responsibility of the executive branch?
One is to enforce laws.
200
What is the 14th Amendment?
Addresses citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws.
200
What was Tinker vs. Des Moines about?
Students wore black armbands to protest The Vietnam War schools suspended the students.
200
How many houses make up Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
200
Define popular sovereignty
Power from the people.
300
Who is the leader of the Executive branch of the government?
The President.
300
What is the most recent Amendment?
The 27th.
300
What was Miranda vs. Arizona about?
Rules that of the time of arrest suspects cant be questioned until informed rights.
300
What are the requirements for the House of Representatives?
Representative must 1) Be 25 years old 2) Serve a 2 year term 3) Be a citizen for 7 years 4) Must live in the state he/she represents
300
Define limited government
Restricts governments power.
400
True or False: Each cabinet member must be approved by the U.S. Congress.
True.
400
What is the 18th Amendment?
Prohibition of alcoholic beverages.
400
What was Gibdeon vs. Wainwright about?
Declared that a person accused of a major crime had the right to legal counsel during trial.
400
Does a person need a college degree to serve in Congress?
No.
400
Define John Lockes natural law
The idea that all people were created equal.
500
What is the main job of the Vice President?
To take over as president if the president dies or can no longer do the job of president.
500
What is the 25th Amendment?
Succession to the Presidency and establishes procedures both for filling a vacancy in the office of the Vice President.
500
What was Marbury vs. Madison about?
Case concerning appointment of Federal judges by J. Adams.
500
Can a person be punished for a crime before there was a law against what the person did?
No.
500
Define Delegated Federal powers.
Coins money, provide armed forces, and creates taxes.