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TEST #2 Article II Flashcards

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1
Q

A Latin term meaning “ you may have the body”. Is issued by a judge and requires a government official to bring a prisoner to court and show cause for holding the prisoner.

A

Writ of Habeas Corpus

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A bill that punishes a person without a jury trial.

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Bill of Attainder

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A law that makes an act a crime after the act has been committed.

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Ex Post Facto

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4
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The executive has the power to execute the ____.

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Law

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How is the number of electors determined for each state?

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It is equal to the total number of senators and representatives.

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6
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What was George Washington’s salary per year?

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$25,000

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What is the amount of the President’s fringe benefits?

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$100,000

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Name the second residence that the President may use.

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Camp David

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List the President’s who were not sworn in by Chief Justice.

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President: Washington

Vice President: John Tyler, Calvin Coolidge and Lyndon Johnson

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The cabinet is merely an _______.

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Advisory Body

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How does one become a cabinet member?

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They’re appointed by the President and must be confirmed by the Senate.

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Trump’s Cabinet: Secretary of State

A

Rex Tillerson

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Trump’s Cabinet: Secretary of Defence

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James Mattis

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Trump’s Cabinet: Secretary of Treasury

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Steven Mnuchin

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Trump’s Cabinet: Secretary of Education

A

Betsy Davis

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Trump’s Cabinet: Attorney General

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Jeff Sessions

17
Q

Congress has created a system of _______ and _______.

A

Federal district courts and Courts of appeal

18
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What is the term for a supreme court justice?

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serve for life or until they chose to retire.

19
Q

Based on more than five centuries of judicial decisions.

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Common Law

20
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Special branch of British law that was developed to handle cases where common law did not apply.

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Equity

21
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The court has the authority to be the first court to hear a case.

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Original Jurisdiction

22
Q

Hears cases that have been appealed from lower courts.

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Appellate Jurisdiction

23
Q

Name the only crime mentioned in the constitution.

A

Treason

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