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WorksheetsUnit 6: The Government of the New Nation
Total questions: 164
Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why was the US Constitution created?
a)
To have a more organized government after the failure of the Articles
b)
Proposing and voting on legislation, serving on committees, providing advice on executive nominations, advocating for constituents, impeaching officials
c)
A rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government. Is NOT a law - only applies to the federal government.
2.
Popular Soveriegnty
a)
Interprets laws
b)
The idea that government authority comes from people who have agreed to be governed. Power comes from the people
c)
the right of the people to gather peacefully and to petition government
3.
Tyranny
a)
LIMIT the government
b)
Representatives
c)
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
4.
Consent of the Governed
a)
He helped draft the Great Compromise that determined how states would be represented in Congress, also called the Connecticut Compromise.
b)
Put into place
c)
People are the source of any and all governmental power
5.
Self-Government
a)
characteristic/feature
b)
Make laws and decisions that protect the rights and well-being of citizens
c)
The right of people to rule themselves independently. People control the government.
6.
What principles did the Constitution establish?
a)
Popular Sovereignty and Consent of the Governed
b)
Written by Hamilton, Jay, & Madison to support ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Defended the Constitution, the power of the federal government, and the rights of the President.
c)
Powers that congress has that are not stated explicitly in the constitution. Come from the Necessary and Proper Clause
7.
Preamble to the Constitution
a)
His works influenced the Constitutional Convention. Ideas included checks and balances and separation of powers. Became the 1st VP of the US
b)
House of Representatives and Senate
c)
Introduction to the U.S. Constitution, establishing the goals and purposes of government
8.
"We the People"
a)
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
b)
First three words of the constitution. Establishes that the power of the government comes from the people
c)
A ruler who has complete power over a country
9.
Why are the American people soveriegn?
a)
They elect representatives who ruled the country on behalf of the citizens
b)
to disagree
c)
Length of time a public servant can stay in their position
10.
Commerce Clause
a)
to reject
b)
The right of people to rule themselves independently. People control the government.
c)
The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries and Native Americans
11.
How did the Commerce Clause impact Native Americans?
a)
It recognized that tribes and nations have their own form of self-government. The US Government passed laws relating to Natives. Congress can also regulate trade with them.
b)
Makes decisions about laws that affect states and the country, Can undo decisions of lower courts, can overturn and unconstitutional law
c)
The government balanced power between different groups in order to protect citizens and does not include a king, queen, or dictator
12.
Federalists
a)
supporters of the Constitution
b)
Makes Law
c)
Separation of powers, division of powers, checks and balances
13.
Anti-Federalists
a)
Taxing, elections, courts
b)
implied, not clearly stated
c)
people who opposed the Constitution
14.
What did Federalists believe in?
a)
committee deals w/ specific topic, work of congress goes through committees
b)
Powers that congress has that are not stated explicitly in the constitution. Come from the Necessary and Proper Clause
c)
A strong national government
15.
Why did Federalists want a stronger national government?
a)
To avoid the problems faced under the Articles and to create a more perfect union
b)
Approving or vetoing legislation, managing daily operations of the government, proposing legislation, using executive actions, speaking to citizens
c)
Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution; Also called delegated powers
16.
What did Federalist argue would keep the national government under control?
a)
Separation of powers, division of powers, checks and balances
b)
characteristic/feature
c)
to disagree
17.
Famous Federalists
a)
Allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws
b)
The President can sign or veto the bill. If it is signed it becomes law. If it is vetoed, Congress can override it with 2/3 vote in each house.
c)
John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, William Patterson, Roger Sherman, and James Wilson
18.
Federalist Papers
a)
The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person
b)
To ask a higher court to review the decision and possibly overturn it
c)
Written by Hamilton, Jay, & Madison to support ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Defended the Constitution, the power of the federal government, and the rights of the President.
19.
Federalist No. 10
a)
an essay in which Madison argues that the dangers of faction can be limited by a large republican government
b)
18 years old, 2 years a resident of Louisiana, live in district for 1 year
c)
Representative from New Jersey who came up with the New Jersey plan of one state-one vote.
20.
Faction
a)
a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.
b)
Be ready to assume the role of the President and vote to break a tie in the Senate. Serves as President of the Senate.
c)
The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process
21.
Dissent
a)
to reject
b)
to disagree
c)
When it is amended it must be a very big deal
22.
John Adams
a)
His works influenced the Constitutional Convention. Ideas included checks and balances and separation of powers. Became the 1st VP of the US
b)
appointed by the president and approved by the senate
c)
Citizens have rights beyond those listed in the Constitution
23.
William Patterson
a)
A person who wanted to end slavery
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Representative from New Jersey who came up with the New Jersey plan of one state-one vote.
24.
Alexander Hamilton
a)
United States statesman and leader of the Federalists. Wrote most of the Federalist papers
b)
listed
c)
Courts around the US, cases heard by judges, trials can use jury, have original jurisdiction
25.
Roger Sherman
a)
He helped draft the Great Compromise that determined how states would be represented in Congress, also called the Connecticut Compromise.
b)
Senate
c)
They did not think it was needed.
26.
James Wilson
a)
Helped establish the judicial system. Helped write the 3/5 Compromise. Worked to get the Constitution ratified by Pennsylvania.
b)
to disagree
c)
committee deals w/ specific topic, work of congress goes through committees
27.
Why did Anti-Federalists want limits on the federal government?
a)
to disagree
b)
a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.
c)
They believed on state governments could protect the freedoms of individuals.
28.
Issues of Anti-Federalists
a)
Did not want a distant national government having control like with Britain. Thought the President was too much like a King.
b)
Right to jury in civil trials.
c)
principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern
29.
What did Anti-Federalists want as part of the Constitution?
a)
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
b)
A Bill of Rights - so that it would protect people's individual rights and state powers
c)
Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials.
30.
Anti-Federalist Papers
a)
a series of essays written to counter and defeat the proposed U.S. Constitution
b)
Sign or veto laws, negotiate and sign treaties, serve as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces
c)
Division of power between different branches of government that ensure no branch can gain too much control of government
31.
Brutus Essays
a)
A form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf
b)
Argued the Constitution made state governments powerless, that the legislature had no limits and federal courts would destroy state courts, argued that maintaining an army during peace time would threaten liberties.
c)
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
32.
George Mason
a)
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights
b)
Supreme Court
c)
House of Representatives and Senate
33.
Thomas Jefferson
a)
Powers given to the state government alone
b)
Wrote letters to the Convention on creating a Bill of Rights and limiting the time a president could serve. Supported freedom of religion and freedom of the press
c)
The right of people to rule themselves independently. People control the government.
34.
The addition of what helped lead to the ratification of the Constitution?
a)
The addition of a Bill of Rights
b)
Be ready to assume the role of the President and vote to break a tie in the Senate. Serves as President of the Senate.
c)
Interprets laws
35.
Ratify
a)
Did not want a distant national government having control like with Britain. Thought the President was too much like a King.
b)
to approve
c)
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
36.
Abolish
a)
to put an end to
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
37.
Abolitionist
a)
A person who wanted to end slavery
b)
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
c)
A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting
38.
Bill of Rights
a)
to disagree
b)
Proposing and voting on legislation, serving on committees, providing advice on executive nominations, advocating for constituents, impeaching officials
c)
First 10 amendments to the Constitution
39.
Amendment
a)
to disagree
b)
A change to the Constitution
c)
The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts
40.
1st Amendment
a)
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
b)
A Bill of Rights - so that it would protect people's individual rights and state powers
c)
First 10 amendments to the Constitution
41.
Establishment Clause
a)
Clause in the First Amendment that says the government may not establish an official religion.
b)
The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries and Native Americans
c)
There are none.
42.
Infringe
a)
The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts
b)
to violate
c)
First 10 amendments to the Constitution
43.
Civil Liberties
a)
LIMIT the government
b)
First three words of the constitution. Establishes that the power of the government comes from the people
c)
Explicit
44.
Civil Rights
a)
Did not want a distant national government having control like with Britain. Thought the President was too much like a King.
b)
A rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government. Is NOT a law - only applies to the federal government.
c)
REQUIRE the government to protect citizens
45.
Free Exercise Clause
a)
the First Amendment guarantee that citizens may freely engage in the religious activities of their choice
b)
Governor. Serves 4 years and can serve 2 consecutive terms
c)
Establish public education, oversee commerce within a state, maintaining public safety
46.
Freedom of Speech
a)
following in order; back to back
b)
18 years old, 2 years a resident of Louisiana, live in district for 1 year
c)
Right to express opinions without censorship.
47.
Censorship
a)
restricting access to ideas and information
b)
A senator or representative introduces the bill
c)
A ruler who has complete power over a country
48.
Freedom of Press
a)
His works influenced the Constitutional Convention. Ideas included checks and balances and separation of powers. Became the 1st VP of the US
b)
the right of journalists to publish the truth without restriction or penalty
c)
35 years old, natural born citizen, live in the US 14 years
49.
Freedom of Petition
a)
Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials.
b)
powers shared by the national and state governments
c)
the power of a court to hear a case first, before any other court
50.
Freedom of Assembly
a)
the right of the people to gather peacefully and to petition government
b)
Sign or veto laws, negotiate and sign treaties, serve as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces
c)
to approve
51.
2nd Amendment
a)
Right to keep and bear arms
b)
to overrule; undo
c)
to reject
52.
3rd Amendment
a)
No quartering of soldiers
b)
Helped establish the judicial system. Helped write the 3/5 Compromise. Worked to get the Constitution ratified by Pennsylvania.
c)
Right to jury in civil trials.
53.
What most likely led to the inclusion of the 3rd Amendment
a)
Quartering Acts
b)
Declaring laws/acts of Congress unconstitutional. Declaring executive orders and Presidential actions unconstitutional.
c)
House of Representatives
54.
4th Amendment
a)
Implicit
b)
Argued the Constitution made state governments powerless, that the legislature had no limits and federal courts would destroy state courts, argued that maintaining an army during peace time would threaten liberties.
c)
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
55.
What is required for police to conduct a search/seizure
a)
The authority of a court to hear a case
b)
Clause in the First Amendment that says the government may not establish an official religion.
c)
Probable Cause or a Warrant
56.
Probable Cause
a)
They did not think it was needed.
b)
reasonable cause for issuing a search warrant or making an arrest; more than suspicion
c)
an essay in which Madison argues that the dangers of faction can be limited by a large republican government
57.
Warrant
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
A legal paper, issued by a court, giving police permission to make an arrest, seizure, or search.
c)
Powers not given to federal government go to people and States
58.
Due Process
a)
Implicit
b)
fair treatment through the normal judicial system. Makes sure people are not punished without getting a fair trial
c)
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
59.
5th Amendment
a)
The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process
b)
His works influenced the Constitutional Convention. Ideas included checks and balances and separation of powers. Became the 1st VP of the US
c)
Approving budget, deciding on nominees, overriding vetoes, impeaching and convicting President
60.
Double jeopardy
a)
There are none.
b)
Being tried twice for the same crime
c)
fair treatment through the normal judicial system. Makes sure people are not punished without getting a fair trial
61.
Indictment
a)
characteristic/feature
b)
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
c)
A change to the Constitution
62.
6th Amendment
a)
The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person
b)
Specifies part of the Constitution
c)
27
63.
7th Amendment
a)
They believed on state governments could protect the freedoms of individuals.
b)
to overrule; undo
c)
Right to jury in civil trials.
64.
Civil Trial
a)
A trial in which a someone seeks money or other remedy from another; a lawsuit
b)
a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.
c)
an essay in which Madison argues that the dangers of faction can be limited by a large republican government
65.
8th Amendment
a)
laws
b)
No cruel or unusual punishment
c)
John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, William Patterson, Roger Sherman, and James Wilson
66.
9th Amendment
a)
A form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf
b)
a proposed law
c)
Citizens have rights beyond those listed in the Constitution
67.
Explicit
a)
A senator or representative introduces the bill
b)
clearly stated
c)
Length of time a public servant can stay in their position
68.
Implicit
a)
implied, not clearly stated
b)
Approving budget, deciding on nominees, overriding vetoes, impeaching and convicting President
c)
They did not think it was needed.
69.
Rights listed or explained in the Constitution
a)
representative
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Explicit
70.
Rights not openly stated in the Constitution
a)
LIMIT the government
b)
Implicit
c)
Bill of Rights
71.
10th Amendment
a)
Senate
b)
Powers not given to federal government go to people and States
c)
Explicit
72.
Why did Federalists not want a Bill of Rights?
a)
35 years old, natural born citizen, live in the US 14 years
b)
They did not think it was needed.
c)
a case involving someone who is accused of committing an illegal activity
73.
Federal
a)
Powers not given to federal government go to people and States
b)
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
c)
fair treatment through the normal judicial system. Makes sure people are not punished without getting a fair trial
74.
Republic
a)
A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
The right of people to rule themselves independently. People control the government.
75.
Representative Government
a)
a system by which people elect delegates to make laws and conduct government
b)
Interprets laws
c)
listed
76.
Delegate
a)
A clause in Article I, section 8, of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to do whatever it deems necessary and constitutional to meet its enumerated obligations;
b)
The President can sign or veto the bill. If it is signed it becomes law. If it is vetoed, Congress can override it with 2/3 vote in each house.
c)
representative
77.
How do people exercise their power in government
a)
Voting
b)
the First Amendment guarantee that citizens may freely engage in the religious activities of their choice
c)
to disagree
78.
What do representatives do in a republic?
a)
Right to express opinions without censorship.
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
Make laws and decisions that protect the rights and well-being of citizens
79.
Implementation
a)
Put into place
b)
The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person
c)
When it is amended it must be a very big deal
80.
Attribute
a)
A legal paper, issued by a court, giving police permission to make an arrest, seizure, or search.
b)
characteristic/feature
c)
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights
81.
Why is America called "the Great Experiment"
a)
The government balanced power between different groups in order to protect citizens and does not include a king, queen, or dictator
b)
A legal paper, issued by a court, giving police permission to make an arrest, seizure, or search.
c)
Quartering Acts
82.
Dictator
a)
The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts
b)
The authority of a court to hear a case
c)
A ruler who has complete power over a country
83.
Authoritarian
a)
like a dictator
b)
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
c)
people a member of Congress represents
84.
As a democracy., who is the source of the government's authority?
a)
The people
b)
appointed by the president and approved by the senate
c)
When it is amended it must be a very big deal
85.
As a republic, who do citizens vote for?
a)
appointed by the president and approved by the senate
b)
Courts around the US, cases heard by judges, trials can use jury, have original jurisdiction
c)
Representatives
86.
Representative Democracy
a)
to put an end to
b)
A form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf
c)
to violate
87.
What form of government is the US?
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
A senator or representative introduces the bill
c)
Explicit
88.
What part of the Constitution protects citizens' basic rights?
a)
The full House or Senate debates and votes on the bill. If it is passed but not considered by one house, it goes there for consideration.
b)
the right of journalists to publish the truth without restriction or penalty
c)
Bill of Rights
89.
Examples of limited government
a)
Representatives
b)
clearly stated
c)
Documenting powers, separating powers between branches, having checks of balances, bill of rights, providing for rule of law and due process
90.
Rule of Law
a)
The government balanced power between different groups in order to protect citizens and does not include a king, queen, or dictator
b)
They believed on state governments could protect the freedoms of individuals.
c)
principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern
91.
The idea that no one is above the law
a)
Rule of Law
b)
A Bill of Rights - so that it would protect people's individual rights and state powers
c)
Put into place
92.
Enumerated Powers
a)
The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts
b)
Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution; Also called delegated powers
c)
characteristic/feature
93.
Enumerated
a)
The people
b)
Allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws
c)
listed
94.
Examples of enumerated powers
a)
A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting
b)
a system by which people elect delegates to make laws and conduct government
c)
coin money, regulate commerce with foreign nations, establish post offices, declare war
95.
Necessary and Proper Clause (Elastic Clause)
a)
There are none.
b)
A clause in Article I, section 8, of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to do whatever it deems necessary and constitutional to meet its enumerated obligations;
c)
Approving budget, deciding on nominees, overriding vetoes, impeaching and convicting President
96.
Clause
a)
Making laws, voting on bills to best represent their states, controlling monetary policies, declaring war
b)
Specifies part of the Constitution
c)
House of Representatives and Senate
97.
Implied powers
a)
No cruel or unusual punishment
b)
coin money, regulate commerce with foreign nations, establish post offices, declare war
c)
Powers that congress has that are not stated explicitly in the constitution. Come from the Necessary and Proper Clause
98.
Reserved Powers
a)
Powers not given to federal government go to people and States
b)
People are the source of any and all governmental power
c)
Powers given to the state government alone
99.
Examples of Reserved Powers
a)
reasonable cause for issuing a search warrant or making an arrest; more than suspicion
b)
Establish public education, oversee commerce within a state, maintaining public safety
c)
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
100.
Concurrent Powers
a)
Courts are around the country, cases heard by judges, no juries, have appellate jurisdiction
b)
the right of journalists to publish the truth without restriction or penalty
c)
powers shared by the national and state governments
101.
Examples of Concurrent Powers
a)
Taxing, elections, courts
b)
The people
c)
Bill of Rights
102.
Separation of Powers
a)
First 10 amendments to the Constitution
b)
Division of power between different branches of government that ensure no branch can gain too much control of government
c)
Make laws and decisions that protect the rights and well-being of citizens
103.
Article I of the Constitution (1)
a)
Cases heard by justices, no juries, have appellate jurisdiction and limited original jurisdiction
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Division of power between different branches of government that ensure no branch can gain too much control of government
104.
Article II of the Constitution (2)
a)
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
105.
Article III of the Constitution (3)
a)
Helped establish the judicial system. Helped write the 3/5 Compromise. Worked to get the Constitution ratified by Pennsylvania.
b)
To have a more organized government after the failure of the Articles
c)
Judicial Branch
106.
Legislative Branch
a)
He helped draft the Great Compromise that determined how states would be represented in Congress, also called the Connecticut Compromise.
b)
A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting
c)
Makes Law
107.
What 2 houses make up the Legislative Branch
a)
House of Representatives and Senate
b)
representative
c)
characteristic/feature
108.
National Congress Responsibilities
a)
committee deals w/ specific topic, work of congress goes through committees
b)
No cruel or unusual punishment
c)
Making laws, voting on bills to best represent their states, controlling monetary policies, declaring war
109.
Which house can approve treaties and confirm presidential appointments/nominees?
a)
To ask a higher court to review the decision and possibly overturn it
b)
Establish public education, oversee commerce within a state, maintaining public safety
c)
Senate
110.
In what branch can tax bills only be introduced?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws
c)
Introduction to the U.S. Constitution, establishing the goals and purposes of government
111.
Who elects the President if there is a tie in the electoral college?
a)
clearly stated
b)
House of Representatives
c)
Quartering Acts
112.
Duties of a Member of Congress
a)
A special committee appointed to compromise on differences when bills pass the two houses of Congress in different forms. The same version must be passed to go to the President.
b)
to approve
c)
Proposing and voting on legislation, serving on committees, providing advice on executive nominations, advocating for constituents, impeaching officials
113.
Legislation
a)
supporters of the Constitution
b)
No cruel or unusual punishment
c)
laws
114.
Constituents
a)
Did not want a distant national government having control like with Britain. Thought the President was too much like a King.
b)
people a member of Congress represents
c)
Voting
115.
Congressional Committee
a)
Length of time a public servant can stay in their position
b)
committee deals w/ specific topic, work of congress goes through committees
c)
a court system made up of both federal and state courts
116.
Senate Qualifications
a)
To have a more organized government after the failure of the Articles
b)
30 years old, citizen for 9 years, must live in the state you represent
c)
to violate
117.
House of Representatives Qualifications
a)
Change ti Constitution is suggested. A 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress or a national convention called by 2/3 of the state legislatures (never used) is required.
b)
25 years old, citizen for 7 years, resident of state
c)
a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.
118.
Louisiana Legislature Qualifications
a)
a proposed law
b)
18 years old, 2 years a resident of Louisiana, live in district for 1 year
c)
Life
119.
Executive Branch
a)
Enforces the law
b)
To have a more organized government after the failure of the Articles
c)
United States statesman and leader of the Federalists. Wrote most of the Federalist papers
120.
Presidential Powers
a)
Sign or veto laws, negotiate and sign treaties, serve as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces
b)
27
c)
Being tried twice for the same crime
121.
Veto
a)
Representatives
b)
an essay in which Madison argues that the dangers of faction can be limited by a large republican government
c)
to reject
122.
Main Roles of the Vice President
a)
Be ready to assume the role of the President and vote to break a tie in the Senate. Serves as President of the Senate.
b)
They elect representatives who ruled the country on behalf of the citizens
c)
27
123.
Highest Position in the Louisiana Executive Branch
a)
people who opposed the Constitution
b)
Governor. Serves 4 years and can serve 2 consecutive terms
c)
Documenting powers, separating powers between branches, having checks of balances, bill of rights, providing for rule of law and due process
124.
Consecutive
a)
following in order; back to back
b)
to disagree
c)
to reject
125.
Term
a)
Explicit
b)
Proposing and voting on legislation, serving on committees, providing advice on executive nominations, advocating for constituents, impeaching officials
c)
Length of time a public servant can stay in their position
126.
Ways the executive branch influences policy
a)
representative
b)
Approving or vetoing legislation, managing daily operations of the government, proposing legislation, using executive actions, speaking to citizens
c)
Helped establish the judicial system. Helped write the 3/5 Compromise. Worked to get the Constitution ratified by Pennsylvania.
127.
Executive Order
a)
Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution; Also called delegated powers
b)
a proposed law
c)
A rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government. Is NOT a law - only applies to the federal government.
128.
Cabinet
a)
A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting
b)
A group of advisers to the president.
c)
To avoid the problems faced under the Articles and to create a more perfect union
129.
Qualifications to be President
a)
Courts are around the country, cases heard by judges, no juries, have appellate jurisdiction
b)
listed
c)
35 years old, natural born citizen, live in the US 14 years
130.
Louisiana Governor Qualifications
a)
Proposing and voting on legislation, serving on committees, providing advice on executive nominations, advocating for constituents, impeaching officials
b)
27
c)
25 years old, be an elector, be a citizen of the US and Louisiana for at least the past 5 years
131.
Judicial Branch
a)
Interprets laws
b)
Being tried twice for the same crime
c)
Wrote letters to the Convention on creating a Bill of Rights and limiting the time a president could serve. Supported freedom of religion and freedom of the press
132.
Head of the Judicial Branch
a)
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
b)
A legal paper, issued by a court, giving police permission to make an arrest, seizure, or search.
c)
Supreme Court
133.
Responsibilities of the Supreme Court
a)
Makes decisions about laws that affect states and the country, Can undo decisions of lower courts, can overturn and unconstitutional law
b)
Wrote letters to the Convention on creating a Bill of Rights and limiting the time a president could serve. Supported freedom of religion and freedom of the press
c)
a series of essays written to counter and defeat the proposed U.S. Constitution
134.
Judicial Review
a)
Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution; Also called delegated powers
b)
Allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws
c)
They did not think it was needed.
135.
Jurisdiction
a)
The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person
b)
Executive Branch
c)
The authority of a court to hear a case
136.
Original Jurisdiction
a)
To ask a higher court to review the decision and possibly overturn it
b)
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
c)
the power of a court to hear a case first, before any other court
137.
Appellate Jurisdiction
a)
Governor. Serves 4 years and can serve 2 consecutive terms
b)
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
c)
The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts
138.
Appeal
a)
3/4 of the states must agree to the change or conventions in 3/4 of the states must agree (used once)
b)
To ask a higher court to review the decision and possibly overturn it
c)
27
139.
Supreme Court Characteristics
a)
Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials.
b)
30 years old, citizen for 9 years, must live in the state you represent
c)
Cases heard by justices, no juries, have appellate jurisdiction and limited original jurisdiction
140.
US Court of Appeals
a)
Life
b)
Courts are around the country, cases heard by judges, no juries, have appellate jurisdiction
c)
Right to express opinions without censorship.
141.
US District Court
a)
No cruel or unusual punishment
b)
Makes decisions about laws that affect states and the country, Can undo decisions of lower courts, can overturn and unconstitutional law
c)
Courts around the US, cases heard by judges, trials can use jury, have original jurisdiction
142.
Criminal Case
a)
Life
b)
a case involving someone who is accused of committing an illegal activity
c)
Written by Hamilton, Jay, & Madison to support ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Defended the Constitution, the power of the federal government, and the rights of the President.
143.
Qualifications for a Supreme Court Justice
a)
First three words of the constitution. Establishes that the power of the government comes from the people
b)
There are none.
c)
Allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws
144.
How are judges in Louisiana chosen?
a)
They did not think it was needed.
b)
They are elected.
c)
It recognized that tribes and nations have their own form of self-government. The US Government passed laws relating to Natives. Congress can also regulate trade with them.
145.
How are Supreme Court Justices Chosen?
a)
A legal paper, issued by a court, giving police permission to make an arrest, seizure, or search.
b)
To formally charge a public official with misconduct in office
c)
appointed by the president and approved by the senate
146.
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve
a)
following in order; back to back
b)
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights
c)
Life
147.
Dual Court System
a)
a court system made up of both federal and state courts
b)
Length of time a public servant can stay in their position
c)
Enforces the law
148.
Checks and Balances
a)
Be ready to assume the role of the President and vote to break a tie in the Senate. Serves as President of the Senate.
b)
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
c)
Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution; Also called delegated powers
149.
Legislative Branch Checks on the Executive
a)
Approving budget, deciding on nominees, overriding vetoes, impeaching and convicting President
b)
A clause in Article I, section 8, of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to do whatever it deems necessary and constitutional to meet its enumerated obligations;
c)
LIMIT the government
150.
Impeach
a)
To formally charge a public official with misconduct in office
b)
Put into place
c)
27
151.
Override
a)
Sign or veto laws, negotiate and sign treaties, serve as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces
b)
to overrule; undo
c)
A rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government. Is NOT a law - only applies to the federal government.
152.
President Checks on Congress
a)
to put an end to
b)
Proposing legislation, preparing a budget, calling a special session, vetoing legislation
c)
reasonable cause for issuing a search warrant or making an arrest; more than suspicion
153.
The Federal Courts Checks
a)
Declaring laws/acts of Congress unconstitutional. Declaring executive orders and Presidential actions unconstitutional.
b)
clearly stated
c)
Helped establish the judicial system. Helped write the 3/5 Compromise. Worked to get the Constitution ratified by Pennsylvania.
154.
Bill
a)
Popular Sovereignty and Consent of the Governed
b)
REQUIRE the government to protect citizens
c)
a proposed law
155.
1st Step for a Bill Becoming Law
a)
A senator or representative introduces the bill
b)
to violate
c)
a system by which people elect delegates to make laws and conduct government
156.
2nd Step for a Bill Becoming Law
a)
Sign or veto laws, negotiate and sign treaties, serve as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces
b)
The bill is assigned to Committee. They study, edit, and determine if the bill moves forward. Most bills die in Committee. If it advances, it goes to the floor.
c)
Makes Law
157.
3rd Step for a Bill Becoming Law
a)
The full House or Senate debates and votes on the bill. If it is passed but not considered by one house, it goes there for consideration.
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
The idea that government authority comes from people who have agreed to be governed. Power comes from the people
158.
4th Step for a Bill Becoming Law
a)
Make laws and decisions that protect the rights and well-being of citizens
b)
The government balanced power between different groups in order to protect citizens and does not include a king, queen, or dictator
c)
The other house goes through the same process. Both the House and Senate must pass the same bill before it goes to the President.
159.
5th Step for a Bill Becoming Law
a)
Interprets laws
b)
The President can sign or veto the bill. If it is signed it becomes law. If it is vetoed, Congress can override it with 2/3 vote in each house.
c)
United States statesman and leader of the Federalists. Wrote most of the Federalist papers
160.
Conference Committee
a)
They did not think it was needed.
b)
A special committee appointed to compromise on differences when bills pass the two houses of Congress in different forms. The same version must be passed to go to the President.
c)
The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person
161.
Proposal to Amend the Constitution
a)
Change ti Constitution is suggested. A 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress or a national convention called by 2/3 of the state legislatures (never used) is required.
b)
Did not want a distant national government having control like with Britain. Thought the President was too much like a King.
c)
Representatives
162.
Ratification to Amend the Constitution
a)
His works influenced the Constitutional Convention. Ideas included checks and balances and separation of powers. Became the 1st VP of the US
b)
3/4 of the states must agree to the change or conventions in 3/4 of the states must agree (used once)
c)
Specifies part of the Constitution
163.
Why is it difficult to amend the Constitution?
a)
When it is amended it must be a very big deal
b)
A legal paper, issued by a court, giving police permission to make an arrest, seizure, or search.
c)
Clause in the First Amendment that says the government may not establish an official religion.
164.
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
a)
A group of advisers to the president.
b)
27
c)
His works influenced the Constitutional Convention. Ideas included checks and balances and separation of powers. Became the 1st VP of the US
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