In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that the Florida Supreme Court's plan for recounting ballots violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?

In the case Tinker v. Des Moines, the Supreme Court ruled...

This Supreme Court decision declared that schools can limit free expression if it interferes with the school's academic mission.

Determined "Separate but Equal" didn't violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amend.

Determined "Separate but Equal" did violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amend.

Determined that everyone was entitled to legal counsel regardless of their ability to pay.

Determined that individuals must be told of their rights. Confessions can be thrown out if not.

Everyone is entitled to due process...even juveniles.

This case determined the Supreme Court had the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.

Which amendment gives you the right of Religion, Assembly, Speech, and Press?

Which amendment gives you the right to keep weapons or arms?

Which Amendment protects you from having the military stay in your home?

What does the 4th Amendment guarantee?

Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself

Guarantees the right for you to have a lawyer for your defense

Guarantees a trial by jury in a civil lawsuit of more than $20

Forbids excessive fines as punishment

Just because a right is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution does not mean the people are not entitled to that right

States that powers not given to the Federal government or denied to the States, are powers reserved for the States (people).

Amendment to the US Constitution that banned slavery throughout the nation.

Amendment to the US Constitution that ensured the citizenship of former slaves. It provides “equal protection of the laws” for all U.S. citizens.

This amendment says all male citizens can now vote.

Which Amendment gives women the right to vote?

Which amendment ends the poll tax in federal elections?

Which amendment changed the voting age from 21 to 18?

Which of the following is a responsibility of the judicial branch of the United States government?

What check does the Supreme Court have on Congress?

Original jurisdiction is sometimes a subject of debate for federal versus state courts. Which of the following cases would the federal court system have original jurisdiction?

US District Courts --> ________________ --> US Supreme Court.

Which court goes in the blank?

The power of the Supreme Court to decide what the Constitution means is...

The power of a higher court to review a decision from a lower court is called...

Number of justices on the Supreme Court

Article III establishes which branch of our government?

What are the qualifications to become a federal judge?

Who appoints Federal Judges?

Article II establishes which branch of our government?

If the president dies in office or can no longer hold office, who becomes president?

What is the main job of the President?

What role allows the President to be the leader of the military?

"The President is considered the de facto leader of their political party and can exert great influence over other members of their party and often campaigns and fundraises for other members of their party."

Best describes which of the following roles of the President?

How many executive departments make up the current cabinet?

Who is second in the order of presidential succession?

Which amendment limits the term of president to two elected terms?

When the Supreme Court wants to look over the decision of a lower case, it issues a . . .

What does "appeal" mean?

What are requirements to be president?

What are the term limits of presidents?

What is the maximum number of years a president can serve?

"The President presides over the federal bureaucracy, departments and agencies, chooses and appoints officials and acts as CEO of the federal government"

Best describes which of the following roles of the President?

"The President acts as ceremonial leader of the government, representing the United States at official functions both at home and abroad."

Best describes which of the following roles of the President?

"The President oversees U.S. foreign policy, holds talks with foreign leaders, appoints and receives ambassadors and negotiates treaties."

Best describes which of the following roles of the President?

"The President has significant influence over the legislative process by proposing policies to Congress and wielding the power of the veto and to call for a special session of Congress."

Best describes which of the following roles of the President?

The President has spoken out against free trade agreements and advocates for tariffs on imported goods. His ability to influence trade falls under which of the following roles?

Which is true about executive orders?

In order to divide the work, Congress organizes itself into

The ability of the president to reject a bill is called a

Only members of the _________________ can use a filibuster to try and stop a bill from passing by talking it to death.

In order for a bill to pass the House or Senate, it must get a ______________ vote.

Which federal branch of government makes laws?

A concerned citizen can contact their Senator or Representative about an idea that they would like to see become a law.

If the President vetoes a bill, both the House and the Senate need a __ vote to override the veto so that it can become a law.

What are the 3 requirements to get into the House of Representatives?

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

If elected to the House of Representatives, how many years is a term?

What are 2 powers ONLY the House of Representatives can do?

What are the 2 requirements to get elected to the Senate?

How many representatives do states get in the Senate?

How many members are there in the Senate?

If elected to the Senate, how many years is a term?

What are 3 powers only the Senate can do?

How many total members of Congress are there?

Which section of the Constitution talks about the Legislative Branch?

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

Who is the President of the Senate?

The powers that are listed in the Constitution that belong to Congress are called

Bicameral means

Who approves presidential appointments, like ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members?

Legislative powers that are not specifically listed but

are used to carry out expressed powers are ______ powers.

To accuse a public official of misconduct in office

A standing committee is a temporary committee of Congress.

After a bill is written by a congressman, what is the next step in its process of becoming a law?

Which person is third in the succession of the presidency?

Congress is forbidden to pass ex post facto laws, by the Constitution, as a limitation on its power. Which of the following is an example of this limitation?

The principle that the government has to provide a cause or reason for holding a person in jail.

Where can a description of U.S. citizens' civil liberties be found?

The Bill of Rights is ____.

What provision of the Constitution says that Congress can make no law that hinders a person's ability to practice their religion?

What provision of the Constitution prevents Congress from declaring a national religion?