Branches of Govt.
What is the primary function of each branch of government?
Legislative- Make laws
Executive- Execute & Enforce laws
Judicial- Interpret & Apply Laws
What are the five freedoms in the 1st Amendment?
Assembly, Speech, Religion, Press, Petition
What amendment defines citizenship?
14th Amendment
What type of law deals with disputes between people or organizations?
Civil law
The first three words of the United States Constitution are ...
"We the People..."
The Supreme Court's main power to interpret laws to insure they follow the Constitution is known as...
Judicial Review
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
First 10 Amendments
Bonus: How many total amendments in the U.S. Constitution?
Constitution defines a citizen as anyone who is what?
Born or Naturalized
What are two categories under criminal law?
Felonies & Misdemeanors
How is the goal "establish justice" represented in the United States
Through the court systems
What are three powers of the President?
-Make appointments
-Issue executive orders
-Pass/Veto Bills
-Command military
What are the limitations on protection from unreasonable search & seizure?
-Probable cause
-Warrant
What are the two ways to be a natural born citizen?
Law of Blood & Law of Soil
Disobeying direct orders, mutiny, abandonment of post are examples of what type of law?
Military law
"We the People" represents which constitutional principle?
Popular sovereignty
If the President vetoes a bill, how can Congress check this power?
Override the veto with a 2/3 vote from both chambers
What are two rights from the 8th Amendment?
Protection from cruel & unusual punishment & Protection from excessive bail & fines
What are the four steps to become a naturalized citizen?
1. Apply
2. Interview/Background Check
3. Take a U.S./Civics test
4. Swear the Oath of Allegiance
What type or source of law is when the case involves individual rights from Amendments?
Ex: Equal Protection, Due Process
Constitutional law
How is the goal of "insure domestic tranquility" carried out today in the United States?
Through protection services like police, fire depts., and the national guard
What are two different ways the Senate can check the power of the President?
Ratifying/Rejecting Treaties
Confirming/Rejecting Appointments
Which Amendments are about voting rights?
Hint: 4 answers
15th, 19th, 24th & 26th
What are the five requirements of becoming a naturalized citizen?
1. 18 years or older
2. Lawful permanent resident for 5 years
3. Have good moral character
4. Read, write and speak English
5. Knowledge of U.S. History and Civics
Give three examples of civil law
Lawsuits, contracts, personal injury, marriage, divorce, child custody, wills
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
The state the goals and purpose of government in the United States