Final 5 Flashcards
______________ was the compromise between large and small states at the Constitutional Convention, according to which population would be the basis for the first branch of the new national legislature and the equality of the states in the second.
The Great Compromise
Under the ORIGINAL Constitution, members of the Senate were…
Chosen by the State Legislature
Congress can’t establish a national religion this is known as ___________.
Establishment Clause
The freedom to Patrice what every religion you want is known as __________.
Free Exercise Clause
Judicial order given to an official is called a __________________.
Writ of Mandamus
A _________ case violates law, while a ________ case sues for harm.
Criminal Case, Civil Case
Beyond a reasonable doubt is known as _____________
Standard of Proof
Who assigns the number of Supreme Justice what is the current number?
Congress Assigns, Current number 9
Cases that are brought to the Supreme Court is known as _________
Writ of Certiorari
A Friend of the court is called _____________. This is a way for outside parties to be heard.
Amicus Curiae
Majority of the Judges Agree is called ____________.
Majority Opinion
Explanation of judges explaining why the disagree is called ___________.
Dissenting Opinion
Judges that agree but for different reason is called _____________.
Concurring Opinion
What are the Phase of Election?
Primary and General
Being able to vote for any party is known as ___________.
Open Primary
