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Checks and Balances
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court Cases
100
What is the job of the executive branch?
to make sure that the laws are enforced. ( To make sure people follow the law)
100

What is another name for the Legislative Branch?

Congress

100
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
the President
100
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
nine
100

Which two amendments were the most frequently used in the landmark court cases presented in class?

1st and 14th

200
What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
to make the laws
200
What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
200

How many TOTAL years can someone be President?

10years (two terms of four years each) possibly 2 years of other term too

200
For how long can a person be a Supreme Court justice?
for life or until he or she retires
200

5-4 decision that burning the American flag is fine

Texas v. Johnson

300
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
to make sure that laws are fair
300

How many people are in the Senate AND how many people are in the House?

100 and 435

300

What are the 3 requirements to be President or VP?

Be at least 35

Natural born citizen

Citizen for 14 years

300

Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

John Roberts

300

6-3 decision that school officials can search students without a warrant or probable cause if they have "reasonable suspicion" that the student has broken the law or school rules

New Jersey v TLO

400
Who decides who the justices on the Supreme Court are?
the President selects them and the Senate approves them
400

What are the requirements of a Senator?

live in state

be at least 30

be a citizen for 9 years

400

What is the difference between an executive agreement and a treaty?

Executive agreement = not approved by Congress

Treaty = approved by 2/3 of Senate

400

What are the qualifications to be a juror?

  1. Be US citizen

  2. At least 18 years of age

  3. Reside primarily in the judicial district for ONE year 

  4. Proficient in English

  5. No disqualifying mental or physical condition

  6. No felony charges

400

5-4 decision: "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 speak to an attorney and to have an attorney present during any questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you at government expense."

Miranda v Arizona 

500

What is a precedent?

an established rule that will be used in all future situations

500

Describe the process of how a bill becomes a law.

Idea, Introduced in one chamber, sent to committee, committee actions, floor debates, vote, flip to opposite chamber, begin again, conference committee if needed, send to president, override if needed, register as a law

500

How many cabinet departments are there?

Bonus: List 2 of them

15

Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Justice, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs

500

Where are jurors selected from?

  1. Registered voters

  2. State income tax return 

  3. Child support payers and payees 

  4. Unemployment compensation 

  5. Drivers license and vehicle registration 

500

7-2 decision that school officials can only censor student speech if it causes a substantial disruption or material interference with school activities

Tinker v Des Moines