Foundations
"We the People...establish this Constitution" is an example of this principle.
What is consent of the governed?
The power to choose federal judges belongs to this branch.
Who is the President (executive branch)?
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors passes local laws called ....
What is an ordinance?
A teenager would go to this court for a misdemeanor.
What is the General District Court?
What is the 6th amendment?
"The mayor of New York City is found guilty of reckless driving." is an example of what principle?
What is Rule of Law?
This branch can declare war.
What is the legislative / Congress?
These two people are at the highest level of our state executive branch.
In a criminal trial, this person works for the state to prove guilt.
What is the prosecutor?
Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
What is Marbury v Madison?
The Constitution's goal was to "form a more perfect union" because of weaknesses in...
What is Congress?
When the President orders troops into battle he's acting as...
What is Commander-in-Chief
The 5th and 14th amendment give us this to protect against unfair gov. practices.
What is due process?
Josh lost at the U.S. District Court. Where can he appeal?
What is the US Court of Appeals?
When the US Army defends us, they're fulfilling a purpose from the...
What is the Preamble to the Constitution?
This describes the division of power bet. multiple levels of gov (fed, state, & local).
What is federalism?
Board of Supervisors is to Loudoun as the _____ is to the State of Virginia.
What is the General Assembly?
In which court could a defendant have a jury?
What is Circuit Court?
This amendment requires police to have search warrants.
What is the 4th?
These are the TWO steps to amend the Constitution.
What is 2/3 of Congress & 3/4 of states?
The President refuses to sign a bill. Congress can pass it with this.
What is a 2/3 override?
Number of electors in each state is the same as...
What is their number of people in Congress (Senate + House)?
In this type of hearing a judge determines if there is probable cause.
What is an arraignment?
The 14th amendment protects citizens from unfair treatment by whom? (be specific)
The STATE and LOCAL governments.