US Constitution Review

The People directly elect the president of the United States

Summer of 1787, leaders meet to create our country's government

Which of the following is not one of the three tasks of Congress

Where must money bills start?

19th amendment...

One house with equal representation from all states, weak executive branch

15th amendment

Gives the right to trial by jury in any case involving more than $20

Counted each enslaved person as 3/5 of a free person for taxation and representation purposes

This punishes people for a crime that was not a crime when they did it

When the members of the Supreme Court explain the court's decison

25 years old, 7 years a citizen, must live in the district/state that you represent

What is the term length for a justice for the Supreme Court?

The Electoral College was created b/c everyday ppl were not trusted to make this decision

The Supreme Court determining how the law/issue brought in a case will be interpreted and followed going forward

If the president vetoes a bill, what fraction of both houses must agree to override the veto?

35 years old, natural born citizen, 14 years a resident of the US

Who is our current president and vice president?

Serves as the intro to the Constitution, reflects basic ideas of US gov't, & lists 6 goals

This allows a person to be seen and heard in a courtroom by a judge, whether guilty or not

What is the House of Representative and Senate combined called?

How many electoral votes does Illinois have?

If the House passes a bill, where does it go next?

Powers shared between national and state governments---taxation

Which courts review district court decisions and can overturn, affirm, or order a retrial?

When members of the Supreme Court in the minority of a decision explain their reasoning for why they don't agree w/ it

Serves as the jury in an impeachment trial

After both houses pass the bill, where does it go next?

How many voting members are in the US House of Representatives?

2 houses of Congress, lower house by proportional rep, upper house by equal rep

Who chooses the president in the event of a tie?

This amendment protects Americans from having to pay excessive bail & from cruel & unusual p..

What is the term length of a Representative in the House of Reps?

This amendment states that other rights not listed in the constitution are given to the people

The senate has 2 members per state regardless of size.  What is this type of representation?

These people are the President's trusted advisors in their field of expertise

Carrying on war against the US and/or giving help to the nation's enemies

14th amendment...

What is the term length of the President?

26th amendment

Approves treaties, can impeach, can override a presidential veto, confirms judgeship nominees

Who is first in line to be president if the president is removed from office or passes away?

This case is famous for setting the precedent "separate but equal" which made segregation in places like school legal

What were the natural rights that John Locke believed all people had/deserved?

Obeying the law, paying taxes, defending the nation, and serving on juries

Two houses w/ proportional representation from all states, chief executive chosen by congress

The 13th amendment...

The dresser is the president's 15 most trusted advisors who he/she appoints and must be approved by the Senate

During oral arguments, each side has an hour to explain their legal reasoning to the justices

24th Amendment

This branch of government carries out/enforces the laws

22nd amendment...

Protects Americans from quartering of soldiers in private homes

When a person sues another person over a dispute, what kind of trial do we have?

This branch of government makes the laws

Powers that only the states have---creating a school system

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?

Approves presidential appointments such as judges

What is the top court in the American legal system?

Which of these options does the President NOT have when a bill reaches his desk?

Commander in Chief, Chief Executive, Chief of State, Chief Legislator, & Chief of Party

Can declare and interpret laws, executive actions, and treaties as unconstitutional

If Mr. Rubin broke a US/federal law, what court would he go to first?

Powers given to the national government---to declare war

Which courts handle federal civil and criminal cases?

The Powers of the Vice President are...

Which amendment gives Americans the right to bear arms?

Can veto legislation, appoints/nominates judges, can call Congress into session

Where can a bill be introduced?

This branch of government interprets the laws

This amendment protects people from testifying against selves, double jeopardy, due process

Which amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures?

This case is famous for the Supreme Court gaining the power of Judicial Review

Can vote to impeach

How many members are in the US Senate?

This power gives the Supreme Court the authority to determine if a law is constitutional or not

How many members are in the Electoral College?

30 years old, 9 years a citizen, must live in the state/district that you represent

All powers not specifically mentioned in the constitution given to the states-school districts

Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?

Which is not one of the three main tasks associated with the Supreme Court

When a person commits a crime and breaks the law, what kind of trial does he/she have?

If Mr. Rubin broke an Illinois state law, what court would he go to first?

If the Senate passes a bill, where does it go next?

Who has the power to override a presidential veto?

Freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly

A quorum requires 218 representatives in the HofR or 51 senators in the Senate to meet/conduct business

How long is the term length of a senator?

House of Reps per state determined by size.  What is this type of representation called?

Provides a fair, fast, and public trial, right to a lawyer, and right of accused to be in court

Allows for each branch of gov't to limit the other branches so that no branch is too powerful

How many members are on the Supreme Court and what is the title of the head of the court?

This case is famous for reversing precedent and saying that separate schools for students of different races was illegal