history Flashcards
What is rule of law?
That everyone, including officials, must follow the law
What is meant by a bicameral legislature?
A government with 2 houses
What is juvenile?
A person not considered an adult for the purposes of determining either criminal or civil liability
Describe the House of Representatives.
- it has 435 members
* each member serves 2 year terms
Describe the senate.
- it has 100 members
- it has 2 members from each state
- each member serves 6 year terms
Define minority party.
The party where less than half the members belong.
Define majority party.
The party where more than half the members belong.
Define gerrymander.
An oddly shaped district designed to increase the voting strength of a particular group.
Define census.
A population count
Define pocket veto.
When the president lets the bill sit on his desk for more than 10 days
Define constituents.
A person being represented
Define impeach.
Accuse officials of misconduct.
Define filibuster.
To talk a bill to death
Define speaker of the house.
The most important
Which part of the Constitution deals with the Legislative branch?
1
What are the requirements for being president?
- at least 35 years old
- native born citizen
- live in United States for 14 years
Who are the first 3 people if the president was to leave office?
- Vice President
- speaker of the house
- president pro tempore in the senate
What are trade sanctions?
Punishing another nation by imposing trade barriers
What is a reprieve?
A delay in a persons punishment until a larger court can hear a case
What part of the constitution deals with the judicial branch?
Article 3
What is jurisdiction?
A courts authority to hear and decide cases
What is judicial review?
The power to say whether any federal, state, or local law or government action goes against the constitution
What are maritime cases?
Cases that involve the high seas
Define majority opinion.
The opinion of the majority
What are the 3 classifications of crimes?
Felonies, misdemeanors, and violations
What is a deadly weapon?
A firearm or anything designed for the purpose of inflicting death or serious injury.
If u bring a deadly weapon to school what will happen?
The school is required to expel you
Can a teacher or administrator search your belongings?
Yes under special circumstances
What is criminal law?
When you commit a crime
A ________ committe is created to do a special job for a limited time.
Select
An appeals court can ______ a case! that is, send it back to the lower court for retrial
Remand
What is concurrent jurisdiction?
When a case can be heard in either a state or a federal court
