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US Constitution
Branches, Amendments, Powers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| how many amendments are part of the US Constitution? | 27 |
| The 5 freedoms are found in | the 1st Amendment |
| Which of the amendments protect the rights of people in the criminal justice system | 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th |
| The Congress may pass laws and they go into effect if the President signs the law. However the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. This is an example of | checks and balances |
| The principle of checks and balances is illustrated by | senate approval of presidential appointments, Judicial review, presidential veto, etc. |
| How does our government decide if Federal laws are constitutional? | judicial review |
| To override a veto, to reject presidential nomination for federal judge, and to impeach and remove the President, these are examples of | Legislative Branch Checks on the Executive Branch |
| What is the name of the group of executive department heads who advise the president? | the cabinet |
| You were accused of stealing money from the Post Office. Your trial will be in | Federal District Court |
| Freedom of speech is guaranteed by the federal constitution but state laws could limit free speech until passage of the | 14th Amendment |
| If you exercise your right to avoid self-incrimination you | you don't have to answer questions at trial |
| Due process of law would include your right to | a trial, be read your rights, confront witnesses, etc. |
| In order to search your home the authorities must have | a warrant, probable cause, permission from a judge, etc. |
| Southerners used to use poll taxes and the grandfather clause to stop African-Americans from voting without violating the 14th amendment requirement for | equal protection |
| Which of the following is NOT currently a part of the Constitution? | 1-The protections of the law and the Constitution must apply to everyone equally. 2-Alcohol is illegal in the United States. 3-If you are born in the United States you are automatically a citizen. 4-Congress can require you to pay a certain percentage of |
| Which of the following is NOT a part of the Executive Branch? | 1-Labor Department, 2-the Supreme Court 3-the Justice Department 4-the Army 5-the CIA |
| This court uses a jury | Federal District Courts |
| If the Supreme Court declares that a law violates the Constitution it is exercising its power of | judicial review |
| Women acquired the right to vote by the | 19th Amendment |
| The result of prohibition in the 18th Amendment was | ordinary people became lawbreakers |
| The following was created by the Constitution | the Supreme Court |
| Federal Circuit Courts can decide | the constitutionality of the law |
| If you disagree with a court's decision you can legally | appeal |
| San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has the right to refuse to stand for the National Anthem because of the | 1st Amendment |
| The Government branch that makes laws is the | Legislative Branch |
| Which of the following is true of the Legislative Branch | it consists of the House and Senate |
| Which of the following is NOT true for the House of Representatives? | they serve four year terms |
| Which of the following is NOT true for the Senate? | Senators serve six year terms |
| The US legislative branch has all of the following powers except | write Ex Post Facto laws |
| Which of the following is a special power that belongs to the Senate | It can approve Presidential appointments. |
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