Bill of rights test

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Supreme Court

(Federal) highest level of judicial branch is the ______

No 6

Carl was arrested for assault five years ago. He had been sitting in jail awaiting his trial ever since then and the court claims that the process has been lengthen due to complications with logistics concerning court dates and witness information. Is this constitutional? Amendment?

No 8

Daniel Johnson is a homeless man arrested for stealing from a large department store the judge set bail at $1 million an unusual disproportionate amount. Is this constitutional? Amendment?

Governor

Head of STATE is called the ____

Governor and president

Head of state is the_____ Head of federal is the ____

No 1

Jane is student in a public school. Every day before lunch the teacher makes them say grace. Is this constitutional? Amendment?

Yes 1

Robert is disgruntled with the current political party in office. He decided to publicly voice his opinions in the middle of city square outlining the faults of the party and president. Is this constitutional? Amendment?

4

State governor is elected every ____ years

9 and 7

Supreme Court has _____ members and nc's has _____

Yes 5

The Webb family's farmhouse is the last piece of private property along a certain highway. The government wants to extend the highway through the piece of land and sent the family a letter detailing this plan and offering $60,000 for the land, a price comparable to property being sold at this time. Is this constitutional? Amendment?

Declaration of Independence

The _____ laid the foundation and stuff on the 4th of July

Yes 3

The streets of Snowden were filled with violent protesters in the National Guard was called in to help the crowds. When some of the officers came to Alice's house and Demanded that she get them food and lodging for the night she flatly refused and lock the door in their faces. Is this constitutional? Amendment?

2/3

To make a change in the amendment you need _____ approval from the house of rep and senate

Democracy

What's it called when people are allowed to elect their leaders?

3

_____ branches of federal government

Yes 4

Police officers are going through the neighborhood fundraising for an out reach program. When they reach Daryl's house they asked for a glass of water because it's extremely hot outside while they wait for him to bring some water at the officers smell the pungent odor of homemade explosives. When Darryl returns they demand to come in and take a look around darrell refuses and the officers leave to get a search warrant. When they return they find the explosives. They arrest him. Is this constitutional? Amendment?

Yes its constitutional Amendment 1

A group of college students create a website with detailed instructions about how to crreate a homemade explosive Is this constitutional? What amendment?

Defense and transportation

Federal deals with ____, _____, postal delivery, and federal taxes

100

Federal has _____ senators

435

How many members are in the federal House of Representatives(Idk if we have to know this)

120

How many members are there in NC House of Representatives?

No unreasonable searches/seizures

Amendment 4

No double jeopardy and

Amendment 5

Right to a quick speedy trial

Amendment 6

No 5

Bobby's brother went to trail on charges of stealing last year. He was found not guilty. This past week a witness came forward with concrete evidence that Bobby's brother was to blame with the theft and the victim wants him tried again Is this constitutional? Amendment?

For life (unless they do something bad)

How long does the Supreme Court stay in office?

No 4

John works in a department store at the mall. The other day A bag of illegal drugs was found in the parking lot of the mall. As a result the police proceeded to open and search through all the cars in the parking lot at that time. Is this constitutional? Amendment?

No 2

Mr. Jones gun was confiscated by the police even though he showed them the proper permit and license for ownership of the gun. Is this constitutional? Amendment?

No 1

Nancy is a writer for a well-known City newspaper. She is writing an article about one of the congressional candidates. Having a strong dislike for the candidate and wanting to sensationalize her article Nancy decides to make up a story about the candidate having an affair which would cast a bad light with the voters. Is this constitutional? Amendment?

50

Nc senate has ____ members

No 8

Since Anna was convicted of stealing the judge thought that it would be an appropriate punishment to cut off one of her hands as a reminder to never steal again Is this constitutional? Amendment?

Population

The amount of member is based on?

Commander and chief

The president is also the ______ of armed forces

Naturalized and native(born)

What are the 2 kinds of citizens?

Carry out laws

What does the executive do?

Determines if laws are constitutional

What does the judicial do?

Make laws

What does the legislative do?

President

Who is the main person in the executive branch?


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