24-25 Civics EOC Vocabulary Review

Article I

• The article of the U.S. Constitution that outlines the structures, functions, and processes of the legislative branch of government.

• The article that defines the powers of the executive branch.

• The article that establishes the judicial branch and its powers.

• The article that outlines the rights of the states in the union.

beyond a reasonable doubt

• A standard that must be met by the prosecution's evidence in a criminal case; that there is no other logical explanation, based on the facts, except that the defendant committed the crime

• A legal term that refers to the burden of proof in civil cases

• A phrase used to describe a high level of certainty in scientific research

• A standard used to determine the admissibility of evidence in court

3rd Amendment

• An amendment that allows the government to quarter soldiers in private homes.

• An amendment that prevents the government from forcing individuals to allow soldiers to use their homes (1791).

• An amendment that guarantees the right to bear arms.

• An amendment that prohibits the quartering of soldiers during peacetime.

10th Amendment

• An amendment that grants the national government the power to regulate interstate commerce.

• An amendment that explains that any powers not given to the national government in the U.S. Constitution are reserved for the states (1791).

• An amendment that prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime.

• An amendment that establishes the right to bear arms.

absentee ballot

• A ballot typically submitted in advance by a voter who is unable to be present at the polls.

• A type of ballot used only in local elections.

• A ballot that can be cast by anyone regardless of their voting status.

• A ballot that is only available during early voting periods.

Cabinet

• A group of people appointed by the president to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers to the president

• A collection of laws passed by the legislative branch

• A type of furniture used for storage

• A meeting of the president with foreign leaders

Article V

• The article of the U.S. Constitution that describes how the U.S. Constitution can be changed.

• The article that outlines the powers of the President.

• The article that details the process of impeachment.

• The article that establishes the judicial branch.

26th Amendment

• An amendment that lowers the minimum voting age to 18 (1971).

• An amendment that grants women the right to vote (1920).

• An amendment that prohibits the sale of alcohol (1919).

• An amendment that abolished slavery (1865).

balance of power

• The concentration of power in a single authority

• The sharing of power that discourages or prevents one group or individual from imposing its will on or controlling another

• The complete absence of power dynamics

• The transfer of power from one group to another

calendar

• A list of bills, resolutions, or other matters to be considered by either House of Congress

• A schedule of events for a specific month

• A record of past legislative sessions

• A document outlining the rules of procedure for Congress