Exam 2 - A New Nation (round 2)

U.S. Government

100

This Branch of Government creates laws and confirms presidential appointments 

Legislative Branch

200

The President, Vice President, and the FBI are all part of this Branch of government 

Executive Branch

300

This Branch of government determines the constitutionality of laws and executive actions 

Judicial Branch

400

The "Highest Court in the Land"

Supreme Court

500

The Congress can override a Presidential Veto if both legislative bodies

obtain a 2/3 vote

Bill of Rights

100

No cruel or unusual punishment

Amendment 8

200

Freedom of speech, religion, & press

Amendment 1

300

The right for citizens to be armed (Right to bear arms)

Amendment 2

400

Right to a speedy and fair trial

Amendment 6

500

Citizens hold all rights not listed in the U.S. Constitution 

Amendment 9

Random

100

in 1754 He wrote an article entitled "Join or Die"

Benjamin Franklin

200

After the British Empire began recruiting this group of people George Washington did the same

African-Americans

300

Occurs every 10 years to determine the population of the nation

U.S. Census

400

The form of government where power is shared between the local and federal (national) governments

Federalism

500

The best teacher of the 9th grade class

Mr. Ota 

or 

Ms. Whitehall 

or 

Ms. B