Bill of Rights
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
First Amendment
What term describes changes to the Constitution that aren’t written but occur through practice or interpretation?
informal amendments
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
What are the two chambers of the United States Congress?
the Senate and the House of Representatives
Who is the head of the executive branch
The president
The right to bear arms is guaranteed by which amendment?
The Second Amendment
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
Nineteenth Amendment
What power allows courts to determine if a law is unconstitutional
Judicial Review
Why was a system of checks and balances included in the United States Constitution
To prevent one branch of government from becoming too strong
What are the Cabinet members
A group of the President’s top advisors, typically the heads of executive departments
The right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury is protected by which amendment?
The Sixth Amendment
What is an official change or addition to the Constitution, made through the amendment process
Formal amendment
Which type of jurisdiction applies when only one court can hear a specific case
Executive jurisdiction
People who are given the job of making decisions for others. They choose what they think is best, even if its not exactly what the people want.
Trustees
What is the President’s role as Commander-in-Chief
the President’s power to lead the armed forces
Which amendment protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy?
The Fifth Amendment
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
the Thirteenth Amendment
Which landmark Supreme Court case established judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
Before a Bill becomes a federal law must be passed by the _____and ______
Senate and House of Representatives
US Congress can check executive branch by doing what
Overriding vetoes
Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
The Fourth Amendment
What is the first step in the amendment process
Proposal, either by a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress or by a national convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures.
The President of the United States can influence the judicial branch of government by
Nominating federal judges who support his programs
What happens after a bill is introduced in Congress
The bill is referred to a committee for review
What is the President’s power to grant forgiveness for federal crimes
the power to issue pardons