Unit One: Government
What document created our government?
Constitution
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of; speech, religion, press, assembly and protest.
Who is in charge of a court room?
Judge
What is the difference between innocent and guilty?
Innocent means you didn't do it, guilty means you did.
What is the current voting age?
18
What is one thing that taxes pay for?
Multiple Answers
How many amendments are there?
27
What are the two court systems?
State and Federal
What does it mean when you appeal your case?
Asking for a review.
What happens if evidence is collected illegally?
It can't be used.
Why do we have different branches of government?
Multiple Answers.
After which amendment could everyone vote?
19th
Why are anonymous tips not enough to give police probable cause?
Because the police have to see/hear it happen.
What does unconstitutional mean?
Goes against the constitution.
How do they lose/leave their job? (There are three ways.)
They retire, are fired or die.
What is the electoral college?
How we choose our president. (Our representatives cast the official votes)
How do you get rid of an amendment?
You have to make a new one that cancels it.
What are three types of evidence and why is evidence important?
Answers will vary.
What does affirm or uphold mean?
If you win your case, can you still appeal it? Why/why not?
No, if you win there is no need for you to ask them to review it.
Name the three branches of government, the most powerful and the least powerful branch.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
Most- Legislative
Least- Judicial
What are the first ten amendments called and why do we have them?
Bill of Rights, to give people freedoms.
What is the difference between state and federal courts?
State courts deal with state laws, federal courts deal with federal laws.
What is the difference between majority and dissenting opinions?
Majority: Opinion of most of the judges
Dissenting: Opinion of the disagreeing judges
Why are Supreme Court cases important?
They set federal laws/precedents that the whole country has to follow.