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Bill of rights
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______ amendments is to the U.S constitution as over 300 amendments is to the TX Constitution
27
100
Right to a civil trial is which amendment? 
7th
100
We elect our leaders
What is republicanism
100

Impeachment and Veto

What is checks and balances

100

The Civil War started in what year? 

1861

200

Where do we find our Individual rights in the Constitution?

What is the Bill of rights

200
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press and to gather together peacefully can be found in which U.S amendment to the Constitution
First
200
the 3 branches what over each other so they do not break the constitutuion
checks and balances
200
Freedom of speech, right to bear arms, requiring of a search warrant
What is individual rights
200

Which level government USED to be in charge of marriage laws? 

State

300

To limit the power of the government they split it into 3 branches, what are they

executive, legislative and judicial

300

How many amendments constitute the U.S bill of rights

10

300
We have levels of government where each level has the ability to self govern as long as they do not create laws that over turn federal laws.
What is federalism
300
Obama defeats McCain and wins the Presidential Election to become the 44th President of the United States
What is Republicansim
300

Identify the Executive leaders at the Federal, State and City (I want their actual names and positions)

President Trump Governor Abbot and Mayor Turner

400

The preamble of the Constitution starts with "We the people" What principle of government does that represent?

Popular Sovereignty

400

What is the 8th Amendment? 

Protects us against cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail

400
Everyone is subject to the laws of the land
What is limited government
400
Alien invaders demand to see your leader, you ask them which leader, federal, state, or city leader?
What is federalism
400

JOSHJAYDENDAVID POOKIE Arnold was declared not guilty of stealing 50 PS4's from Target. However a prosecutor wanted to reopen the case. Which amendment protects JOSHJAYDEN from being tried again? 

5th Amendment: no double jeopardy

500

"In order to form a more perfect union" is found in what part of the Constitution? NOT amendments

Preamble

500

The 6th Amendment guarantees:  I need at least three things: 

Right to a speedy trial in a criminal case

Right to an attorney

Right to know your accuser and what you are accused of. 

500

What is the definition of federalism and what amendment will will find it? 

Power of the government is divided between the states and national government


10th amendment

500

DAILY DOUBLE: What are three laws reserved for the states? Three delegated to the federal government

states: marijuana laws, state parks, local laws


federal: coin/print money, postal services, declare war and sign treates

500

Name three civil cases and four criminal cases

civil: suing, adoption, divorce, child custody, 


criminal: homicide, burglary, arson, theft, vandalism, manslaughter,