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The 4th, 5th, or 6th Amendment?
Presidential Power, Congressional Power, or Neither?
Vocabulary
100
This is the building where the President lives
What is the White House
100
If a jury finds you not guilty then you can never again be tried for that same crime.
What is the 5th
100

Deciding to let a convict out of prison five years early 

PRESIDENTIAL

100
This is the power of the courts to determine if the actions of politicians or laws passed by Congress obey the Constitution.
What is judicial review
200
This is what you call the leader of the Supreme Court
Chief Justice
200
Police are not allowed to search you unless they have a good enough reason to do so
What is 4th
200

Deciding whether the actions of Congress adhere to the Const. 

NEITHER

200
This is the term for if something is liked by enough people, then that something will be put into effect.
What is popular sovereignty
300
This is the city where the Constitution was written...it's also where the 76ers play basketball
Philadelphia
300
You cannot be forced to testify against yourself
What is the 5th
300

Impeaching a Justice of the Supreme Court

CONGRESSIONAL

300
This is the power of the President to reject any bill passed by Congress
What is veto
400
This city was America's second capitol...the city is also America's largest
What is NYC
400
You have the right to call witnesses to your trial to help you out
What is the 6th
400

Decide to attack Canada with nuclear bombs over ownership of Niagara Falls

PRESIDENTIAL

400
This is a type of law that is not allowed in America...it's a law that makes something illegal AFTER you've committed it
What is ex post facto
500
If you have a job you need to pay taxes to the IRS every year...but what does IRS stand for?
Internal Revenue Service
500
You have the right to a quick trial
What is the 6th
500

Establish lower courts under the Supreme Court

CONGRESSIONAL

500
This is when you lie about someone in WRITING
What is libel