US Government Final

Front

Who creates federal laws in the United States?

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Congress

Front

Who interprets the law and the United States' Constitution?

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the Supreme Court

Front

Which branch of government enforces federal laws within the United States?

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Executive

Front

Which court case established Judicial Review?

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Marbury V Madison

Front

What is the Constitution?

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the Contract between the American people and the government

Front

Is Donald Trump the current president of the US?

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false

Front

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

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Bill of Rights

Front

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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checks & balances

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Suspects cannot be questioned (interrogated) until they are informed of their rights (right to remain silent, right to an attorney, etc.)

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Miranda v Arizona

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This court case established “Separate but Equal”, which provided separate public facilities for both whites and blacks as long as they were equal.

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Plessy v Ferguson