
Civics Battle Government & Amendments
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- Q1A change in, or addition to, a constitution or lawAmendment30s
- Q2Branch of government that enforces the laws. Includes President, VP and CabinetExecutive Branch30s
- Q3the official name for the branch of government having the power to make laws, declare wars, and control the treasury. Includes Senate & House of Representatives.Legislative Branch30s
- Q4Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly. Responsible for Interpreting the laws. Includes the Supreme Court, Federal district courts, State courts.Judicial Branch30s
- Q5Body organized by the Judiciary Act of 1789 and the highest federal court in the United States. Include 9 judge appointed for life by the president and approved by senate.Supreme Court30s
- Q6A bicameral legislature in the United States government. Include Both house of representative and senate. Members are voted in by popular election for terms of 2 years (HOR) and 6 years (Senate)Congress30s
- Q7The first ten amendments to the ConstitutionBill of Rights30s
- Q8Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition1st Amendment30s
- Q9Right to bear arms2nd Amendment30s
- Q10The government cannot force people to keep troops in their private homes. No quartering of Soldiers3rd Amendment30s
- Q11Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure4th Amendment30s
- Q12Amendment that sets up due process of law and protects the accused. Includes Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process5th Amendment30s
- Q13The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person6th Amendment30s
- Q14The right to a trial by Jury in civil cases over $20.007th Amendment30s
- Q15Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail/and cruel unusual punishment.8th Amendment30s