Foundations of Government
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?
House of Representatives and the Senate
What does the executive branch do?
(A) Create laws
(B) Enforce laws
(C) Interpret laws
(B) Enforce laws
Explain the difference between a criminal and civil trial.
Civil Cases involve disputes between people or organizations, and usually result in a fine. Criminal Cases allege a violation of a criminal law, and usually result in jailtime.
What is the name of the "highest court in the land"?
The Supreme Court
Explain a characteristic of Direct Democracy.
Citizens take equal role in the government They debate and vote in issues directly.
Who has the power to vote Congress (House & Senate) in and out of office?
The people!
Who is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces?
The President
True or False. A defendant in a criminal case must know the charges against them.
True.
Which court case created the phrase, "you have the right to remain silent"?
Miranda v. Arizona
True or False. The US Constitution changed a weakness in the Articles of Confederation by giving the national government the power to collect taxes.
True!
What is the name of Maryland's Legislative Branch?
General Assembly
What is the title of the person in charge of the Maryland Executive Branch?
The Governor
A person suing another person in a civil case is called the...
(A) Defendant
(B) Plaintiff
(C) Prosecutor
(B) Plaintiff
What did Brown v. Board of Education decide? (Hint: segregation)
It overturned the doctrine of "separate but equal"
What is the name of the principle that divides power between the national and local government?
(A) Checks and Balances
(B) Federalism
(C) Limited Government
(B) Federalism
What is an Interest Group? What is their main purpose?
A like-minded group that seeks to influence government officials on specific issues.
Who has the power to give an executive pardon?
The President
What is the highest court in the Maryland judicial system?
The Court of Appeals
What did McDonald v. Chicago rule? (Hint: 2nd Amendment)
The state cannot take away your right to bear arms.
What are Checks and Balances? Provide an example.
Answers may vary!
Explain why the Necessary and Proper Clause is also known as the Elastic Clause.
The Necessary and Proper Clause allows Congress to STRETCH it's powers. Congress has the ability to pass laws they see as "necessary and proper."
What is executive privilege?
The president can withhold certain information from Congress, the courts, or the public
What is Double Jeopardy?
You cannot be tried for the same crime twice.
What did the court rule in New Jersey v. T.L.O.?
Students have limited 4th Amendment (unreasonable searches & seizures) rights.