The Bill of Rights
Is the Bill of Rights an example of Civil Liberties or Civil Rights?
Civil Liberties: protections from government
Who are Civil Rights supposed to protect?
minorities
What are the two major political parties?
Republicans and Democrats
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
What is the "Supreme Law of the Land"?
The Constitution
Which amendment protects you from self incrimination? (you have the right to remain silent)
5th amendment
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment
How long is a Senator's term?
6 years
Who is our current Vice President?
JD Vance
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Which amendment says that the federal government only has those powers delegated by the Constitution, if it isn't listed, it belongs to the states?
10th amendment
Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?
26th amendment
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
How long is a President's term?
4 years
How many justices on the Supreme Court?
Name 3 of the 5 freedoms protected under the 1st amendment
speech, religion, assembly, press, petition
Which amendment outlawed poll taxes?
24th amendment
What is the name of our current Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
During what month do we have presidential elections?
November
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Which amendment gives you "right of a trial by jury in civil cases"?
7th amendment
What is the "loophole" in the 13th amendment?
"except as punishment for a crime"
Name one of the two current US Senators from California
Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances