Civics Final 2023 - 2024

the legislative branch can check on the court system is that of judicial review

Freedom of Religion

Said that the nation needed a strong National government

Steps the government MUST do to guarantee your RIGHTS

Articles of Confederation created

Popular sovereignty means

Dealing with illegal Searches

Limits power with in the 3 branches of Government

Right to bear ARMS

Powers are sometimes called the elastic clause or necessary and proper clause

To be elected you need 270 electoral votes

Giving forgiveness to a GROUP

Power that is kepy by the states

A Party Platform IS?

The process of changing the Constitution

The Cabinet help the president run the country

The power to command the armed forces is

Necessary and proper clause of the Constitution allows Congress to use ________ to pass laws

Opposed the Constitution because it was said too grant to much power to the national government

Where can you find the GOALS of the federal Government?

Expressed powerS of Congress

Federalism equals

Drawing of district lines in odd shapes to give an advantage to one political party.

Ended SLAVERY

Ability to talk a bill to death in the Senate

Explains powers not stated are reserved for the states

The Supreme courts job is to

The Constitution lacked a

The 2 major political parties are?

Term of a Senator is

Powers WRITTEN in the constitution

The Great Compromise used which idea from the New Jersey Plan?

Gave women suffrage!

The Declaration of Independence

After a bill passes the house (if that it started in the house), it goes to -

Freedom of speech does have some limits

Why is congress considered the heart of our political system?

Marbury vs. Madison involved the court's use of

How many Members are in the HOUSE of Representives ?

Declaration of Independence was written by

We have no voting rights in the United States

How long does a House of Representative serve?

Gives you the right to a speedy trial!

Most powerful position in the House of Representatives is

A check the legislative branch has on the executive branch

The 3 Branches of government have some power over the other 2 WHAT is this called?

Protects you from self incrimination

All Federal Judges hold their position for

Which federal court handles the largest number of cases?

This gives stated the right to make educational policy

Marriage laws are made at what level of Government

Popular vote is what elects the President

A survey of how or what people are thinking?

What is true about the Supremacy Clause

president bans a bill

The Power that the Constitution grants is

Senators approve federal judge appoints

How many terms can a PRESIDENT serve

Rep's in house are elected for