WorksheetsWindheuser Quarter 2
Total questions: 98
Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins
Congress
the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house
the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch
the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch
the branch of government that creates laws
executive branch
the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch
the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch
the branch of government that creates laws
governing body responsible for making laws
judicial branch
the branch of government that creates laws
governing body responsible for making laws
the head of the executive branch
the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch
legislative branch
the head of the executive branch
the branch of government that creates laws
governing body responsible for making laws
the lower house of the U.S. Congress
legislature
the lower house of the U.S. Congress
the upper house of the U.S. Congress
governing body responsible for making laws
the head of the executive branch
president
the head of the executive branch
the lower house of the U.S. Congress
the upper house of the U.S. Congress
the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system
U.S. House of Representatives
a proposal for a law
the lower house of the U.S. Congress
the upper house of the U.S. Congress
the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system
U.S. Senate
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
the upper house of the U.S. Congress
a proposal for a law
the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system
U.S. Supreme Court
the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house
the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
a proposal for a law
bill
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house
a proposal for a law
the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch
checks and balances
the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch
the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house
veto
the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house
the powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution, also known as delegated powers
a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch
the power to hear appeals of cases that have been tried in lower courts
enumerated powers
the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch
the powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution, also known as delegated powers
to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (such as the U.S. President)
the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch
impeach
the power of a court to be the first to hear a case on a specific topic
the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch
the branch of government that creates laws
to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (such as the U.S. President)
original jurisdiction
an agreement or arrangement between two or more countries
the power of a court to be the first to hear a case on a specific topic
the head of the executive branch
the formal act of forgiving someone or excusing a mistake
pardon
the formal act of forgiving someone or excusing a mistake
the head of the executive branch
an agreement or arrangement between two or more countries
the lower house of the U.S. Congress
treaty
the upper house of the U.S. Congress
the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system
an agreement or arrangement between two or more countries
the lower house of the U.S. Congress
appellate jurisdiction
the powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution, also known as delegated powers
the power to hear appeals of cases that have been tried in lower courts
the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house
the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch
constitutional government
the power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and determine whether or not they are unconstitutional (this includes laws passed by Congress); the U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison established this power
a form of government based on a written set of laws that all citizens agree to; in this form of government, the constitution is the highest law of the land
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
a government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement
limited government
to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (such as the U.S. President)
to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve
a government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement
a form of government based on a written set of laws that all citizens agree to; in this form of government, the constitution is the highest law of the land
checks and balances
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
a form of government based on a written set of laws that all citizens agree to; in this form of government, the constitution is the highest law of the land
U.S. Supreme Court case that established judicial review
a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch
separation of powers
the power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and determine whether or not they are unconstitutional (this includes laws passed by Congress); the U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison established this power
the structure of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that sets up three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities
to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve
a government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement
impeach
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (such as the U.S. President)
a form of government based on a written set of laws that all citizens agree to; in this form of government, the constitution is the highest law of the land
a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch
Marbury v. Madison
U.S. Supreme Court case that established judicial review
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
a form of government based on a written set of laws that all citizens agree to; in this form of government, the constitution is the highest law of the land
a government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement
ratify
to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (such as the U.S. President)
to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve
tothe power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and determine whether or not they are unconstitutional (this includes laws passed by Congress); the U.S. Supreme Court case
U.S. Supreme Court case that established judicial review
veto
U.S. Supreme Court case that established judicial review
to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve
a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch
the structure of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that sets up three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities
ambassador
the power to hear appeals of cases that have been tried in lower courts
a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country
a proposal for a law
people appointed by the president to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers to the president
appellate jurisdiction
a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country
the power to hear appeals of cases that have been tried in lower courts
people appointed by the president to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers to the
president
a proposal for a law
bill
the power to hear appeals of cases that have been tried in lower courts
a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country
people appointed by the president to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers to the
president
a proposal for a law
cabinet
the power to hear appeals of cases that have been tried in lower courts
a proposal for a law
people appointed by the president to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers to the
president
a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country
citizen
the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
a legal member of a state and/or country
a group of House or Senate (or both) members that discusses and debates proposed bills; they may also discuss issues of interest to the country
committee
a group of House or Senate (or both) members that discusses and debates proposed bills; they may also discuss issues of interest to the country
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
a legal member of a state and/or country
the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house
Congress
the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
a legal member of a state and/or country
a group of House or Senate (or both) members that discusses and debates proposed bills; they may also discuss issues of interest to the country
Congressman/Congresswoman
a formal statement from a court that orders someone to do or stop doing something
the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch
an order that comes from the U.S. President or a government agency and must be obeyed like a law
a member of the U.S. Congress, typically used to address members of the U.S. House of Representatives
executive branch
the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch
a member of the U.S. Congress, typically used to address members of the U.S. House of Representatives
a formal statement from a court that orders someone to do or stop doing something
an order that comes from the U.S. President or a government agency and must be obeyed like a law
executive order
a formal statement from a court that orders someone to do or stop doing something
a member of the U.S. Congress, typically used to address members of the U.S. House of Representatives
an order that comes from the U.S. President or a government agency and must be obeyed like a law
the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch
federal courts
the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch
courts that decide on cases involving interpretations of the Constitution and laws passed by Congress; the U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and is at the top of the federal court system
the confinement of a group of people, especially during a war
the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch
judicial branch
the confinement of a group of people, especially during a war
the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch
courts that decide on cases involving interpretations of the Constitution and laws passed by Congress; the U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and is at the top of the federal court system
courts that decide on cases involving interpretations of the Constitution and laws passed by Congress; the U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and is at the top of the federal court system
judicial review
the power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and
determine whether or not they are unconstitutional (this includes laws passed by Congress); the U.S. Supreme Court case
Marbury v. Madison established this power
courts that decide on cases involving interpretations of the Constitution and laws passed by Congress; the U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and is at the top of the federal court system
the confinement of a group of people, especially during a war
the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch
justice
the power of a court to be the first to hear a case on a specific topic
the title given to judges of the U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court case that established judicial review
the branch of government that creates laws
legislative branch
the title given to judges of the U.S. Supreme Court
the branch of government that creates laws
U.S. Supreme Court case that established judicial review
the power of a court to be the first to hear a case on a specific topic
president
the power of the U.S. President to choose members of his or her cabinet, ambassadors to other nations, and other officials in his or her administration
courts that deal with issues of law relating to those matters that the U.S. Constitution did not give to the federal
government and are included in a state’s constitution
the head of the executive branch
a judgment decided by a trial court without the case going to trial; a summary judgment is an attempt to stop a case from going to trial
presidential appointments
courts that deal with issues of law relating to those matters that the U.S. Constitution did not give to the federal
government and are included in a state’s constitution
summary judgment - a judgment decided by a trial court without the case going to trial; a summary judgment is an attempt to
stop a case from going to trial
the power of the U.S. President to choose members of his or her cabinet, ambassadors to other nations, and other officials in his or her administration
the head of the executive branch
a judgment decided by a trial court without the case going to trial; a summary judgment is an attempt to
stop a case from going to trial
state courts
courts that deal with issues of law relating to those matters that the U.S. Constitution did not give to the federal government and are included in a state’s constitution
the head of the executive branch
a judgment decided by a trial court without the case going to trial; a summary judgment is an attempt to
stop a case from going to trial
the power of the U.S. President to choose members of his or her cabinet, ambassadors to other nations, and other officials in his or her administration
unconstitutional
a member of the U.S House of Representatives; representatives are elected in districts throughout each state
the lower house of the U.S. Congress
not in agreement with the U.S Constitution
the upper house of the U.S. Congress
U.S. House of Representatives
the upper house of the U.S. Congress
the lower house of the U.S. Congress
not in agreement with the U.S Constitution
a member of the U.S House of Representatives; representatives are elected in districts throughout each state
U.S. Representative
the lower house of the U.S. Congress
the upper house of the U.S. Congress
a member of the U.S House of Representatives; representatives are elected in districts throughout each state
not in agreement with the U.S Constitution
U.S. Senate
the upper house of the U.S. Congress
a member of the U.S House of Representatives; representatives are elected in districts throughout each state
not in agreement with the U.S Constitution
the lower house of the U.S. Congress
U.S. Senator
the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system
a member of the U.S. Senate elected to represent an entire state, there are two senators per state
a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch
a war that began in 1937 in Asia, in 1939 in Europe, and in 1941 in the U.S.; it lasted until 1945 and involved
most of the world’s countries
U.S. Supreme Court
a war that began in 1937 in Asia, in 1939 in Europe, and in 1941 in the U.S.; it lasted until 1945 and involved
most of the world’s countries
a member of the U.S. Senate elected to represent an entire state, there are two senators per state
a member of the U.S. Senate elected to represent an entire state, there are two senators per state
the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system
act
the procedure to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case; a writ of certiorari is issued when a higher
level court agrees to hear an appeal of a lower court’s decision
a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country
legislation that has passed both houses of Congress, has been signed into law by the president or passed despite his
veto, and therefore becomes a law
a member of the governing body of a city
city commissioner/council member
the procedure to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case; a writ of certiorari is issued when a higher
level court agrees to hear an appeal of a lower court’s decision
a member of the governing body of a city
a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country
legislation that has passed both houses of Congress, has been signed into law by the president or passed despite his
veto, and therefore becomes a law
county commissioner
a law passed by a city or county that affects local affairs such as traffic, noise, and animal control
a system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local government
the head of government for a city or town
a member of the governing body of a county
federalism
a member of the governing body of a county
a system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local government
the head of government for a city or town
a law passed by a city or county that affects local affairs such as traffic, noise, and animal control
mayor
member of the governing body of a county
a law passed by a city or county that affects local affairs such as traffic, noise, and animal control
the head of government for a city or town
a system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local government
ordinance
a member of the governing body of a county
a system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local government
the head of government for a city or town
a law passed by a city or county that affects local affairs such as traffic, noise, and animal control
state legislator
a law passed at the state level
a member of the lower house of a state legislature (Florida House of Representatives)
a member of the upper house of a state legislature (Florida Senate)
a member of the Florida House of Representatives (state representative) or Florida Senate (state senator)
state representative
a law passed at the state level
a member of the Florida House of Representatives (state representative) or Florida Senate (state senator)
a member of the upper house of a state legislature (Florida Senate)
a member of the lower house of a state legislature (Florida House of Representatives)
state senator
a law passed at the state level
a member of the Florida House of Representatives (state representative) or Florida Senate (state senator)
a member of the lower house of a state legislature (Florida House of Representatives)
a member of the upper house of a state legislature (Florida Senate)
statute
a member of the Florida House of Representatives (state representative) or Florida Senate (state senator)
a law passed at the state leve
a member of the lower house of a state legislature (Florida House of Representatives)
a member of the upper house of a state legislature (Florida Senate)
Florida House of Representatives
the head of a state government
the upper house of the Florida legislature
a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country
the lower house of the Florida legislature
Florida Senate
the head of a state government
a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country
the upper house of the Florida legislature
the lower house of the Florida legislature
governor
the lower house of the Florida legislature
the upper house of the Florida legislature
a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country
the head of a state government
amendment
whether or not something is legal under the U.S. Constitution
to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve
a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)
the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve
the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution
whether or not something is legal under the U.S. Constitution
a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)
ratify
the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution
to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve
a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)
whether or not something is legal under the U.S. Constitution
constitutionality
the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution
whether or not something is legal under the U.S. Constitution
a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)
to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve
cruel & unusual punishment
the right of the government to take private property for public use; the Fifth Amendment requires that people be paid fairly (compensated) for their property if it is taken by the government
the prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried; prohibited in the Fifth Amendment to the
U.S. Constitution
punishment prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; includes torture or other forms of punishment too severe for the crime committed
the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected
double jeopardy
the prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried; prohibited in the Fifth Amendment to the
U.S. Constitution
the right of the government to take private property for public use; the Fifth Amendment requires that people be paid fairly (compensated) for their property if it is taken by the government
punishment prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; includes torture or other forms of punishment too severe for the crime committed
the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected
due process
the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected
punishment prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; includes torture or other forms of punishment too severe for the crime committed
the prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried; prohibited in the Fifth Amendment to the
U.S. Constitution
the right of the government to take private property for public use; the Fifth Amendment requires that people be paid fairly (compensated) for their property if it is taken by the government
eminent domain
punishment prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; includes torture or other forms of punishment too severe for the crime committed
the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected
the prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried; prohibited in the Fifth Amendment to the
U.S. Constitution
the right of the government to take private property for public use; the Fifth Amendment requires that people be paid fairly (compensated) for their property if it is taken by the government
freedom of peaceable (peaceful) assembly
the right for citizens to speak freely without government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment
the right of the press to write and print news and information free from government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment
the right to hold meetings and form groups without interference by the government; guaranteed in the First Amendment
the right for citizens to practice the religion of their choice without government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment
freedom of press
the right for citizens to practice the religion of their choice without government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment
the right to hold meetings and form groups without interference by the government; guaranteed in the First Amendment
the right for citizens to speak freely without government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment
the right of the press to write and print news and information free from government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment
freedom of religious exercise
the right of the press to write and print news and information free from government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment
the right for citizens to practice the religion of their choice without government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment
the right for citizens to speak freely without government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment
the right to hold meetings and form groups without interference by the government; guaranteed in the First Amendment
freedom of speech
the right of the press to write and print news and information free from government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment
the right for citizens to practice the religion of their choice without government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment
the right for citizens to speak freely without government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment
the right to hold meetings and form groups without interference by the government; guaranteed in the First Amendment
freedom to petition the government
the right to keep things out of the public
a group of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
the freedom for citizens to engage in any nonviolent, legal means of encouraging or criticizing government action; guaranteed in the First Amendment
the right of a person to refuse to testify under oath in a court of law on the grounds that the answers could be used as evidence against him to convict him of a criminal offense
jury
the right of a person to refuse to testify under oath in a court of law on the grounds that the answers could be used as evidence against him to convict him of a criminal offense
a group of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
the freedom for citizens to engage in any nonviolent, legal means of encouraging or criticizing government action; guaranteed in the First Amendment
the right to keep things out of the public
pleading the fifth
the right to keep things out of the public
the freedom for citizens to engage in any nonviolent, legal means of encouraging or criticizing government action; guaranteed in the First Amendment
the right of a person to refuse to testify under oath in a court of law on the grounds that the answers could be used as evidence against him to convict him of a criminal offense
a group of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
privacy rights
the freedom for citizens to engage in any nonviolent, legal means of encouraging or criticizing government action; guaranteed in the First Amendment
a group of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
the right to keep things out of the public
the right of a person to refuse to testify under oath in a court of law on the grounds that the answers could be used as evidence against him to convict him of a criminal offense
property rights
the process by which police or other authorities who suspect that a crime has been committed do a search of a person's property and collect evidence related to the crime; protection from illegal search and seizure is in the Fourth Amendment
the idea in the Second Amendment that people have an individual right to own and carry weapons
the right to own property; mentioned in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments
the rights included in the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments: protection from unreasonable search and seizure, double jeopardy, and self-incrimination, the right to due process, right to a speedy and public trial, trial by jury, the right to be informed of criminal charges, right to confront witnesses in court, right to an attorney, protection from self-incrimination
right to bear arms
the rights included in the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments: protection from unreasonable search and seizure, double jeopardy, and self-incrimination, the right to due process, right to a speedy and public trial, trial by jury, the right to be informed of criminal charges, right to confront witnesses in court, right to an attorney, protection from self-incrimination
the idea in the Second Amendment that people have an individual right to own and carry weapons
the right to own property; mentioned in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments
the process by which police or other authorities who suspect that a crime has been committed do a search of a person's property and collect evidence related to the crime; protection from illegal search and seizure is in the Fourth Amendment
rights of the accused
the process by which police or other authorities who suspect that a crime has been committed do a search of a person's property and collect evidence related to the crime; protection from illegal search and seizure is in the Fourth Amendment
the rights included in the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments: protection from unreasonable search and seizure, double jeopardy, and self-incrimination, the right to due process, right to a speedy and public trial, trial by jury, the right to be informed of criminal charges, right to confront witnesses in court, right to an attorney, protection from self-incrimination
the right to own property; mentioned in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments
the idea in the Second Amendment that people have an individual right to own and carry weapons
self-incrimination
a trial in which the issue is determined by a judge and a jury, usually with 12 members, whose job is to determine facts and make a judgment of guilty or not guilty; protected in the Sixth Amendment
the right to vote
U.S. Supreme Court cases that upheld the Fifth Amendment protection from self-incrimination
the right in the Fifth Amendment that protects a person from being forced to tell the police, prosecutor, judge, or jury any information that might subject him or her to criminal prosecution
trial by jury
a trial in which the issue is determined by a judge and a jury, usually with 12 members, whose job is to determine facts and make a judgment of guilty or not guilty; protected in the Sixth Amendment
U.S. Supreme Court cases that upheld the Fifth Amendment protection from self-incrimination
the right in the Fifth Amendment that protects a person from being forced to tell the police, prosecutor, judge, or jury any information that might subject him or her to criminal prosecution
the right to vote
precedent
the act of a person refusing to testify under oath in a court of law on the grounds that the answers could be used as evidence against him to convict him of a criminal offense
U.S. Supreme Court case that upheld a student’s First Amendment right to engage in symbolic speech in school
a court decision in an earlier case with facts and legal issues similar to those in a case currently before a court
an action that expresses an idea
symbolic speech
the act of a person refusing to testify under oath in a court of law on the grounds that the answers could be used as evidence against him to convict him of a criminal offense
an action that expresses an idea
a court decision in an earlier case with facts and legal issues similar to those in a case currently before a court
U.S. Supreme Court case that upheld a student’s First Amendment right to engage in symbolic speech in school
Bill of Rights
the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch
the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house
president
the head of the executive branch
the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch
not in agreement with the U.S Constitution
the branch of government that creates laws
unconstitutional
the head of the executive branch
not in agreement with the U.S Constitution
the branch of government that creates laws
the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch
U.S. Supreme Court
the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system
the part of the Florida Constitution that lists the basic rights guaranteed to all citizens who live in the state
a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch
the clause that states that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and that national laws are supreme over state laws; found in Article VI (six)
veto
the clause that states that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and that national laws are supreme over state laws; found in Article VI (six)
a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch
the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system
the part of the Florida Constitution that lists the basic rights guaranteed to all citizens who live in the state
Florida Declaration of Rights
a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch
the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system
the part of the Florida Constitution that lists the basic rights guaranteed to all citizens who live in the state
the clause that states that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and that national laws are supreme over state laws; found in Article VI (six)
Supremacy Clause
the clause that states that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and that national laws are supreme over state laws; found in Article VI (six)
the part of the Florida Constitution that lists the basic rights guaranteed to all citizens who live in the state
the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system
a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch
amendment
the lawmaking branch of the state government (Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate)
an official meeting of state government officials
a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)
the process of formally approving something
convention
the lawmaking branch of the state government (Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate)
an official meeting of state government officials
the process of formally approving something
a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)
ratification
the lawmaking branch of the state government (Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate)
to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve
the process of formally approving something
a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)
ratify
a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)
the process of formally approving something
to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve
the lawmaking branch of the state government (Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate)
state legislature
the lawmaking branch of the state government (Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate)
an official meeting of state government officials
a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)
the process of formally approving something
