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100

Police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning.

Miranda V Arizona 

100

The "Trial Courts" of the court system. These are where cases are held and juries are used. 

District Courts 

100

How many Justices are on the SCOTUS?

9

100

What are the 2 chambers of Congress

1. House of Representatives 

2. Senate

100

Which travels faster, sound or light?

Light

200

Established the doctrine of judicial review

Marbury v. Madison

200

Highest court of the U.S 

Supreme Court

200

What is the name of the leader of the SCOTUS?

Chief Justice

200

Write the line of succession if the President dies/is removed from office (Name 3 successors)

1. Vice President

2. Speaker of the House

3. President Pro Tempore 

200

What animals nickname is the "Sea Cow"?

Manatee

300

Indigent defendants must be provided representation without charge.

Gideon v. Wainwright 

300

13 of these exist to review decisions made by the District Courts. 

Court of Appeals / Appellate courts

300

How many years does a Supreme Court Justice serve?

Life

300

Advisors to the POTUS. Part of the executive branch 

Cabinet

300

What is the Starbucks logo?

A Siren (Greek Mythology)

400

Separate schools are not equal.

Brown v. Board of Education (1954)

400

A request for the Supreme Court to review a case 

Writ of Certiorari (Cert)

400

Who is our current Chief Justice of the SCOTUS?

John G. Roberts

400

The number of Senate members 

100

400

In the UK, what is the "holiday" the day after Christmas called?

Boxing Day 

500

Bong Hits 4 Jesus

Morse v. Frederick 

500

In order for the Judicial Branch to be able to check the other branches, the SCOTUS can use this as a check/balance. 

Judicial Review 

500

How are Supreme Court Justices nominated? 

1. President Nominates a candidate 

2. Congress must approve in a 2/3 vote. 

500

How many electoral votes are needed for a President to win an election 

270 

500

What candy was originally known as "Chicken Feed"?

Candy Corn