The head of the Executive Branch is known as...

The President of the United States

Which of the following scenarios is an example of a criminal case? Mr. Jones uses his cell phone & car to distribute illegal drugs in four states, Mr. Edwards & Mrs. Edwards want to legally adopt their daughter Bella, Mrs. Bart files for divorce from Mr. Bart, Ms. Johnson slipped at work & is suing her employer for her injuries.

Mr. Jones uses his cell phone & car to distribute illegal drugs in four states.

The system of checks & balances...

keeps each branch of the government from becoming stronger than the others.

Which of the following is NOT protected by freedom of speech? Burning the American Flag, Peacefully protesting outside the White House, Threatening to shoot the President, Supporting a particular political party

Threatening to shoot the President

Which of the following is identified in the first Amendment? Abolishing slavery, Outlawing alcohol, Granting women the right to vote, Listing the 5 basic rights of all United States citizens

Listing the 5 basic rights of all United States citizens

What does the second amendment stating, "A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." mean?

The right to bear arms (own a gun) should not be violated.

Which U.S. amendment is the only one that has been repealed?

18th amendment - prohibition of alcohol

According to the 4th Amendment, what are all United States citizens protected against?

Having police search your home or car without a warrant

What is a Presidential pardon?

A power that forgives anyone accused or found guilty of committing a federal crime

What happens when the President chooses to veto a bill from Congress?

The bill does not become a law.

Which of the following scenarios is an example of a civil case? Mr. Jones uses his cell phone & car to distribute illegal drugs in four states, Mr. Edwards discovers Mrs. Edwards cheated on him, so he stabs her to death, Mrs. Bart files for divorce from Mr. Bart., Mr. Hall robs Chase bank & gets caught

Mrs. Bart files for divorce from Mr. Bart.

Which of the following is one check the Judicial branch has on the Executive branch? Options: Power to nominate judges, Power to veto bills, Power to declare Presidential acts Unconstitutional, Power to impeach judges

Power to declare Presidential acts Unconstitutional

The fifth amendment states, "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury... No person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself..." This means all citizens have the right to...

Due Process & the right to not self-incriminate oneself

What does the 13th amendment stating, "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." mean?

All slavery & involuntary servitude is outlawed

What does the 19th amendment stating, "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation." mean?

All women have the right to vote.

What does the 26th amendment stating, "The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age." mean?

You must be 18 in order to vote in all United States Elections.

What does the 15th amendment stating, "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." mean?

All citizens have the right to vote no matter their race or color.

According to the chart above, what is one check the Judicial branch has on the Executive branch?

Power to declare Presidential acts unconstitutional

Amendment 4: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Protection from the police searching your home without a warrant

US Constitution Review Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What section needed to be added to the Constitution before all states would approve it? Options: Preamble, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Magna Carta

Back

Bill of Rights

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of the Preamble of the United States Constitution?

Back

State the six purposes for writing The Constitution

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which branch of the United States government makes or writes laws?

Back

Legislative Branch

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which branch of the United States government enforces laws?

Back

Executive Branch

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which branch of the United States government interprets laws?

Back

Judicial Branch

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Legislative Branch is also known as...

Back

Congress

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The United States Congress consists of both...

Back

The House of Representatives & The Senate

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