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How many Senators do we have in the US?
100
How many House of Representatives do we have in the US?
435
The Branch of government that creates the law is called?
Legislative Branch
Branch of government that enforces the law is called?
Executive Branch
Branch of government that interprets the law is called?
Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court has ____ justices
9
What are the 3 things the law does?
Interpret Law
Settle Disputes
Create Expectations
Must be clear and convincing and punishment is usually monetary fines
Civil
Must be beyond a Reasonable Doubt and purpose is to impose Punishment
Criminal
What are 2 Independent Regulatory Agencies
FTC ( Federal Trade Commission)
FCC ( Federal Communications Commission)
The person for each party who tallies the votes for bills is called what?
Party Whip
Where Does US Law Come From?
Medieval (Magna Carter)
Constitution
What is the name of the person being accused of the crime?
Defendant
The power of the Senate to talk about a bill until it is tabled or put away before voting on it is called what?
Filibuster
What is the name of the person accusing someone of a crime?
Prosecution
Power is divided between the state and federal government is called?
Federalism
What are the 6 main functions of the Legislative Branch?
create laws, draft laws, pass laws, declare war, regulate trade and controls tax
Article ___ gives us the powers and duties of Congress
5
What act established the federal court system separate from individual state courts?
Judiciary Act of 1789
How many cabinet departments do we have?
15
What are the requirements to be a US House of Representative?
Citizen for 7 years
Must live in the state they represent
Minimum age: 25
What are the requirements to be a US Senator?
Citizen for 9 years
Must live in the state they represent
Minimum age: 30
What are the requirements to be president of US?
Minimum age of 35
Resident of the US for 14 years
Be a natural born citizen
Order the civil trial procedure
Complaint
Answer
Settlement Conference
Trial
Order the criminal trial procedure
Investigation
Arrest
Trial
Sentencing