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Review for Civics & Econ (Spring 2016)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Powers specifically granted only to the national (federal) government are called ________. | expressed powers |
| Despite President George Washington's "Farewell Address," the outcome that arose after he left office were _________ __________. | political parties |
| Amendment V of the U.S. Constitution protects who from being accused? | A member of the armed services during a war or national crisis |
| People who feel that the death penalty should be eliminated because it is "cruel and unusual punishment" are referring to the _____ Amendment. | eighth |
| In order to win election, a presidential candidate must receive at least _____ electoral votes. | 270 |
| If the president and vice president both die or leave office, the _____ becomes president. | speaker of the House |
| When state and federal courts share the authority to hear a case it is called _____. | concurrent jurisdiction |
| Most federal cases are first heard in _____. | U.S. district courts |
| All federal judges serve for _____. | life |
| Kareem bought an IPhone off Ebay and then never received it. In which court should he file his lawsuit? | small claims court |
| Freedom of speech and religion are part of what? | The Bill of Rights |
| When a bill is becoming a law, the committee must vote and immediately following the vote there must be a __________ __________. | floor debate |
| This Supreme Court case established the power of judicial review. | Marbury v. Madison |
| After this Supreme Court case the police began informing people under arrest that they "have the right to remain silent" in order to prevent self-incrimination. | Miranda v. Arizona |