Executive Branch
The main purpose of the Executive Branch is
Enforce the laws
The President is responsible for planning the economic policies of the government, including the federal budget.
What is economic chief?
Where in the Constitution is the Judicial Branch established?
Article III
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech
1st Amendment
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
Where is the Executive Branch found in the US Constitution?
Article 2
President acts as the living symbol of the nation
chief of state
From lowest to highest, what is the structure of our federal court system
District, Appellate, Supreme Court
Protection against unreasonable search and seizure
4th
Mapp v. Ohio
The requirements to become president according to the Constitution
35 years old, natural born citizen, 14 years resident
All of the nation's armed forces are in the control of the President.
Commander-in-Chief
What are the 3 main types of opinions written by the Supreme Court?
Majority, Dissenting, Concurring
Includes the equal protection clause and the due process clause
14th Amendment
Strengthened the Supreme Court through the use of judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
How many cabinet departments are there?
15
President Bush vetoes a bill is an example of which role
Chief Legislator
What kind of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have?
Original and Appellate Jurisdiction
You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney, if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided to you. Do you understand these rights?
5th and 6th Amendments (Miranda Rights)
Established the Separate, but Equal doctrine
Plessy v Ferguson
What kind of bureaucratic entity provides a service for a fee?
Government Corporation
President Trump meets with other world leaders in Paris is an example of
Chief diplomat
Rule of Four
What is called when the Supreme Court on a case by Case basis uses the due process clause of the 14th Amendment to apply the Bill of Rights to the states
Selective Incorporation
Allowed for states to use the death penalty in capital crime cases
Gregg v. Georgia