Mini 4

Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the US?

• Majority vote by the Electoral College

• Ratification by legislatures OR conventions in the states

• Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress

• Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states

Be of good moral character, read, write, and speak English, and pass a civics exam are each an eligibility requirement for:

• joining the military

• obtaining a driver's license

• receiving a social security card

• becoming a naturalized citizen

What can you interpret from the following quote: "It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is." John Marshall

• it's the job of the judicial branch to interpret the law

• the judicial branch has the power to pass laws

• the judicial branch has the right to pass amendments

• it's the job of the judicial branch to enforce the law

Holds executive power, appoints and receives ambassadors, Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces, and appoints Justices to the Supreme Court:

• Governor

• President

• Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House

To form a more perfect Union, insure domestic tranquility, establish justice are three of the six goals to the Preamble to the US Constitution. Which can you add to it?

• To establish the best education system

• To provide for the common defense

• To maintain international order

• To Promote full employment

What do the highest courts of Florida and the United States have in common?

• Both have the same number of justices.

• Both have chief justices.

• Justices serve for life with good behavior.

• Justices serve for set terms of office.