10 grade government class Flashcards
What does the First Amendment guarantee?
Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of assembly.
What is the right protected by the Second Amendment?
The right of the people to keep and bear arms.
What does the Third Amendment restrict?
Housing soldiers in private homes.
What protection does the Fourth Amendment provide?
Protection against unreasonable search and seizure.
What rights does the Sixth Amendment guarantee for criminal defendants?
The right to a public trial without unnecessary delay, the right to a lawyer, the right to an impartial jury, and the right to know who your accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence against you.
What does the Seventh Amendment state about trial by jury?
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved.
What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?
Excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.
What does the Ninth Amendment state about rights?
The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
What does the Tenth Amendment reserve?
Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
What are the seven principles of the Constitution?
Popular Sovereignty, Limited Government, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Judicial Review, Federalism, and Individual Rights.
True or False: The principle of Popular Sovereignty means that the government’s power comes from the consent of the governed.
True
Fill in the blank: The principle that divides government responsibilities into distinct branches is called __________.
Separation of Powers
What are the three branches of government established by the Constitution?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative Branch.
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?
Executive Branch.
Which branch of government interprets laws?
Judicial Branch.
True or False: The principle of Checks and Balances ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful.
True
What is the primary function of the Legislative Branch?
To create and pass legislation.
What is the primary role of the Executive Branch?
To implement and enforce laws.
What is Judicial Review?
The power of the courts to declare laws and actions of the government unconstitutional.
Fill in the blank: The system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches is known as __________.
Checks and Balances
Who has the power to veto legislation?
The President (Executive Branch).
What is Federalism?
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
True or False: Individual Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and protect citizens from government overreach.
True
What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?
It enumerates individual rights and limits government power.
Which article of the Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch?
Article I.
Which article of the Constitution establishes the Executive Branch?
Article II.
Which article of the Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch?
Article III.
What is the maximum number of years a President can serve?
10 years.
Fill in the blank: The House of Representatives and the Senate together form the __________.
Congress.
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine justices.
True or False: The Senate must approve treaties made by the President.
True
Who confirms presidential appointments to the Supreme Court?
The Senate.
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
Six years.
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two years.
Name one power that is reserved for the states.
Regulating education or conducting elections.
