government exam review part one
is the only Catholic president elected in the USA
John F, Kennedy
____ was the youngest president to be elected
John F. Kennedy
what is the first 10 amendments to the constitution called
bill of rights
who was granted suffrage first
black men
the ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as what
check and balances
the is political party supports the use of taxpayer dollars for abortion and same-sex marriage and they do support the 2nd amendment and all privileges that come with it, but they would like to increase control of the weapons
democrat
this political party advocates for the environment and global warming
democrat
the purpose of the first 10 amendments is to
ensure personal freedoms
the ___ branch holds the power to create an executive order, is elected by the electoral college, appoints judges to the supreme court, veto bills, and passes bills into a law
executive
the ___branch reviews laws to make sure they do not violate the constitution and decides on federal court cases
judicial
the ___ branch creates bills, has the power to override vetoes with 2/3 majority, can declare war, and can impeach a president
legislative
the right to ____ means the right to express one's ideas to the government
petition
is an organized group that seeks to control government through the winning of elections and the holding of public office
political parties
___ is states the main ideas of the party and explains why it was started, stance on main issues and current agenda
political platforms
___ is the complex by which individuals acquire their political attitudes and opinions from family, friends, or others
political socialization
voter turnout usually increases throughout the united states when:
presidential election
what is needed before a citizen is searched
probable cause
this political party opposes social issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage, they support the 2nd amendment, and advocate for the decrease of taxes and funding of government supported programs
republican
gerrymandering is ___
the use of redistricting to unfairly disenfranchise specific groups of people
___ are political parties outside of the two major political parties in the united states
third parties
Suffrage is the right to _____
to vote
powers reserved to the states or the people
10th amendment
the ___ amendment ended slavery in 1865
13th amendment
the following 3 amendments are considered the reconstruction amendments
13th, 14th, 15th
the ___ amendment gave women the right to vote
19th amendment
the city of Spartanburg raised the taxes on all catholics. which constitutional amendment has been violated
1st amendment
the ___ amendment changed the voting age to 18 years old
26th amendment
how many amendments are in the us constitution
27
right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
citizens not required to quarter soldiers in their home
3rd amendment
how many men have served as president
44
Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
4th amendment
martin Shkreli, the CEO of a pharmaceutical company, was put on trail in front of us congress. he used his___ amendment privilege and did NOT self- incriminate
5th
rights of people accused of a crime, right to remain silent, due process
5th amendment
right to a fair and speedy jury trail in criminal cases
6th amendment
right to trial by jury in civil cases
7th amendment
Prohibits excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment
8th amendment
joseph has been arrested for shoplifting a $25 sweatshirt. the judge sets bail at $50,000. which amendment protects Joseph from excessive fines or bail
8th amendment
citizens are guaranteed rights beyond the bill of rights
9th amendment
which presidents were impeached
Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton