Civics Unit 5 Review - Government

Which case held that the principal of a high school could censor a student newspaper?

The highest court in the United States is the ___________.

Persons under arrest must be informed of their 4th & 5th Amendment rights before questioning.

The ________ Branch has the power to INTERPRET THE LAW.

The ________ Branch has the power to MAKE LAWS.

Which court does NOT conduct trials, but rather reviews lower court decisions for error?

Which part of the federal government has the sole power to APPROVE TREATIES?

The ________ Branch has the power to ENFORCE THE LAWS.

How long is one term of office in the United States Senate?

Which part of the federal government has the sole power to IMPEACH government officials?

Name the role: PotUS visits China to meet with Chinese officials about a trade agreement.

Which case required the state to provide a free defense attorney to anyone accused of a crime?

Name the role: PotUS visits the site of a tornado to help with the relief efforts.

The heads of the 15 Executive Departments plus the Vice President make up the __________.

A court case that serves as an example for how similar cases are decided in the future.

Written law made by legislatures is known as __________.

Which SUPREME COURT JUSTICE is considered the “swing” vote on the current court?

Which case upheld affirmative action in college admissions, as long as quotas were not used?

If PotUS does not sign or veto a bill after 10 days & Congress is OUT OF SESSION the bill...

Which of the following is NOT part of the “MIRANDA RIGHTS”?

Name the role: PotUS gives the commencement address at his alma mater.

Name the role: PotUS holds a Cabinet meeting to receive advice.

How long is one term of office in the United States House of Representatives?

Which case held that evidence obtained through an illegal search cannot be used at trial?

Students have limited free speech rights in school but cannot disrupt the learning environment.

Which group creates compromise versions of bills passed by both the House & the Senate?

How many United States Supreme Court Justices are there?

The power of the SUPREME COURT to determine the constitutionality of an action is called _____.

Which part of the federal government has the sole power to ORIGINATE REVENUE BILLS?

These powers of Congress come from the application of the NECESSARY & PROPER CLAUSE.

The largest part of the Executive Branch, as judged by number of employees.

Which landmark case established the supremacy of federal laws over state laws?

______ is Latin for  “let the decision stand” & means that lower courts must follow precedent.

A court case where the government is accusing an individual of breaking the law.

The Necessary and Proper Clause is often called the _______ because it expands Congress' power.

Which landmark case ruled segregation in public schools unconstitutional?

Name the role: PotUS works with the OMB to propose a federal budget.

In a CIVIL CASE the party bringing the lawsuit is called the ____________.

Law based on judges’ decisions is called ________________.

Which case ruled that a prayer at the beginning of each school day was unconstitutional?

A court case where a private citizen is suing another private citizen or private business.

Name the role: PotUS makes a speech proposing a new law cracking down on repeat criminals.

A proposed law written by legislatures.

Which part of the federal government has the sole power to TRY IMPEACHMENTS?

The case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the Supreme Court’s power of ________.

Name the role: PotUS orders a bombing strike against weapons centers in the Middle East.

In a CRIMINAL CASE the government, who accuses someone of a crime, is called the _________.

Name the role: PotUS makes a campaign appearance to help a member of her/his political party.

What options does the PotUS have when a bill comes to her/him from Congress?

If the PotUS does not sign or veto a bill after 10 days when Congress is IN SESSION the bill...