Semester 1 - PMA Review

Front

What is the primary purpose of a writ of habeas corpus?

Back

To ensure that a person is not held in prison without just cause

Front

Which of the following is a fundamental civil liberty protected by habeas corpus? Freedom of speech, Right to a fair trial, Right to bear arms, Freedom of religion

Back

Right to a fair trial

Front

In which document is the right to habeas corpus first mentioned?

Back

The Magna Carta

Front

Habeas corpus is considered a protection against which of the following?
Options:
Being held in jail without a good reason,
Excessive taxation,
Unfair labor practices,
Environmental pollution

Back

Being held in jail without a good reason

Front

Where in the Constitution do you find the Legislative Branch?

Back

Article 1

Front

How does Congress determine the number of representatives each state gets in the House?

Back

population

Front

How many members are in the Senate and how do they determine that number?

Back

100; equal representation for each state (2 senators per state)

Front

True or False, Congress has the power to declare war.

Back

True

Front

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

Back

Create the Laws

Front

Congress is known as a "Bicameral", what does that mean?

Back

Two houses