How do federal judges get their job?

Appointed by the President and confirmed by Senate

What is the role of the House in the impeachment process?

They investigate and bring charges

What are the qualifications to running for presidency?

Born in USA, 35 years old, resident for last 14 years

Why did Article I of the U.S. Constitution establish a bicameral legislature?

To satisfy both large and small states during the Constitutional Convention

What was the decision in Regents of the University of California v Bakke?

Allowed race to be considered in admissions, but not as the only factor

How are the House of Representatives and Senate different?

The Senate ratifies treaties and confirms appointments

What does Article III in the Constitution establish?

The powers of the judicial branch

What did the Supreme Court decide in Gideon v Wainwright

You are entitled to an attorney

What are the "enumerated powers" of Congress?

Powers listed explicitly in the Constitution

What was the ruling in Plessy v Ferguson?

It upheld separate but equal segregation laws

What did Brown v Board of Education accomplish?

Ended segregation and separate but equal

What did Miranda v Arizona establish?

Police must inform suspects of their rights

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1
How do federal judges get their job?
Elected by the people and confirmed by House of Representatives
Appointed by the President and confirmed by Senate
Drawn from state legislatures
Selected by the House and Confirmed by the Senate
2
What is the President's role as "Commander in Chief"?
Managing foreign trade
Directing the military
Nominating judges
Appointing ambassadors
3
Why is Marbury v Madison possibly the MOST IMPORTANT Supreme Court case ever?
It gave the federal government power over the states
It gave congress the power to tax
It gave women equal rights
It established judicial review
4
What is the role of the House in the impeachment process?
They investigate and bring charges
The House tries the case (trial)
They select the President's replacement
The House votes on the president's removal
5
What are the qualifications to running for presidency?
Born in USA, 25 years old, resident for last 7 years
Born in USA, 35 years old, resident for last 14 years
Naturalized citizen, 30 years old, resident for 10 years
US Citizen, 40 years old, resident for last 10 years
6
What is the President's responsibility as the "Chief Executive"
Approving state budgets
Enforcing the nation's laws
Signing bills introduced by congress
Leading the Senate
7
Why did Article I of the U.S. Constitution establish a bicameral legislature?
To make Congress more powerful than the President
To follow the example of the British Parliament
To reduce the number of laws passed each year
To satisfy both large and small states during the Constitutional Convention
8
What was the decision in Regents of the University of California v Bakke?
It banned affirmative action
It upheld the use of racial quotas in college admissions
It declared college admissions unconstitutional
Allowed race to be considered in admissions, but not as the only factor
9
How can the executive branch check the legislative branch?
By creating legislation
By declaring a bill unconstitutional
By vetoing a bill
By appointing judges
10
What is the primary function of the Supreme Court?
Enforcing federal laws
Interpreting the Constitution
Creating federal laws
Ratifying treaties
11
How are the House of Representatives and Senate different?
The House tries impeachment cases
The Senate ratifies treaties and confirms appointments
The Senate introduces all revenue bills
The House confirms Supreme Court justices
12
What does Article III in the Constitution establish?
The powers of the executive branch
The powers of the judicial branch
The powers of the legislative branch
The powers of congress
13
What did the Supreme Court decide in Gideon v Wainwright
You are entitled to an attorney
Schools must allow a moment of silence
You must be read your rights
Police need a warrant to search your home
14
What are the "enumerated powers" of Congress?
Powers held by the federal government
Powers held by the states
Powers implied by tradition
Powers listed explicitly in the Constitution
15
Who declares war?
The House and Senate
The House of Representatives
The President
The Senate
16
Which amendment allowed Congress to collect income taxes?
14th
16th
17th
27th
17
How do they determine the number of senators per state?
Two per state for all states
Determined by the census
By the GDP of the state
By state population
18
How do they come up with the number of members in the House of Representatives for each state?
Same number for every state
Based on geographic size
Based on state population
Decided by state legislatures
19
What was the ruling in Plessy v Ferguson?
It supported desegregation in government housing
It upheld separate but equal segregation laws
It banned literacy tests
It guaranteed the right to an attorney
20
What did Brown v Board of Education accomplish?
Banned mandatory school prayer in school
Protected student rights from search and seizure
Banned poll taxes and literacy tests
Ended segregation and separate but equal
21
By allowing the Fed gov to create a national bank, what did McCulloch v Maryland establish?
Congress has implied powers
The federal government controls business
The federal government can't regulate commerce
States can tax federal institutions
22
What did Miranda v Arizona establish?
Only federal courts can convict people of felonies
Evidence from illegal searches cant be used
All citizens have the right to bail
Police must inform suspects of their rights
23
Which amendment made it so senators are elected by the people?
14th
16th
15th
17th

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