The Judicial Branch | The Legislative Branch | The Executive Branch | Due Process | Judicial Review |
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What is C) the President
All Federal Judges are appointed by:
A) Congress B) Vice President C) President D) U.S. citizens |
What is A) Make Laws
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
A) Make Laws B) Interpret Laws C) Enforce Laws |
What is C) Enforce Laws
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
A) Make Laws B) Interpret Laws C) Enforce Laws |
What is B) the 5th Amendment.
What amendment gives someone the power to not self-incriminate themselves?
A) 4th B) 5th C) 6th D) 14th |
What is the Supreme Court.
The highest court in the United States is?
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What is B) Interpret Laws
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
A) Make Laws B) Interpret Laws C) Enforce Laws |
What is C) 30 years old
What is the minimum age requirement for a senator?
A) 20 B) 25 C) 30 D) 35 |
What is C) Be 40 years old. The age requirement is actually 35 years old.
Which of these are not qualifications to become a U.S. President?
A) Born on U.S. soil B) Be a U.S. citizen for at least 14 years C) Be 40 years old |
What is probable cause.
A government official has the right to search and seizure with: _________ ________
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What is trial court/district court.
The lowest court in the United States is?
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What is UNCONSTITUTIONAL
What is the term that means that "something is in conflict with the Constitution?"
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What is B) 2
How many Senators are per state?
A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 |
What is D) 2/3 vote is required.
What fraction is required for senate approval of a treaty?
A) 3/4 B) 1/3 C) 1/2 D) 2/3 |
What is double jeopardy.
If someone has been acquitted for a crime, they have the right to deny being re-arrested for the same crime. This is known as: __________ ___________.
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What is.... they choose what cases to hear.
It is difficult to bring a case to the Supreme Court because....
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What is D) Civil Court
Which of these are NOT a federal court?
A) Supreme Court B) District Court C) Appellate Court D) Civil Court |
What is B)100
How many members are in the senate?
A) 50 B) 100 C) 150 D) 200 |
What is C) pardon
The executive branch has the power to forgive and reduce the punishment of criminals. This term is known as:
A) excuse B) remand C) pardon D) remission |
What are criminal and civil cases.
What are the two types of cases brought to court?
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What is B) the defendant.
A person being sued in a court case is known as:
A) the plaintiff B) the defendant C) the criminal |
What is the plaintiff
What is the term when one brings court action against the other (AKA who is the one who is complaining and filing the lawsuit)?
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What is a lobbyist
Someone who tries to persuade legislators to vote for bills is known as a:
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What is the Senate.
Who/what approves the President's power over treaties?
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What is a misdemeanor.
Small crimes with less serious consequences are known as a ________________.
Ex. trespassing, reckless driving, etc. |
What is Marbury v. Madison
The Supreme Court granted itself the power of judicial review in the case of ___________________.
A) Brown v. Board of Education B) U.S. v. Virginia C) Gideon v. Wainwright D) Marbury v. Madison |