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Branches of Government

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  • What is judicial review?
    The process by which laws are interpreted by the supreme court
  • What branch makes sure the laws are carried out?
    Executive Branch
  • What is the 8th Amendment?
    Protection from excessive bail & cruel / unusual punishment
  • Which branch has the Vice President?
    Executive Branch
  • What branch is split into two parts?
    Legislative Branch
  • Which branch has the House of Representatives?
    Legislative Branch
  • What branch is also called "Congress"
    Legislative Branch
  • What is the name of the highest Court of Law in all the land?
    Supreme Court
  • What branch is the President apart of?
    Executive Branch
  • What is the 7th Amendment?
    Right to a Speedy Trial
  • What is the 6th Amendment?
    Right to Speedy trial, informed of charges, confront & call witnesses, Attorney
  • What is the 3rd Amendment?
    Protection against housing soldiers?
  • Who appoints Supreme Court Judges?
    The President
  • What branch has the Senate?
    Legislative Branch
  • What is the 9th Amendment?
    Rights given to citizens cannot be taken away
  • What is the 4th Amendment
    Protection from unreasonable search & seizures
  • What is the 2nd Amendment?
    The right to keep and bear arms
  • What is the 5th Amendment?
    Protection from self-incrimination, double Jeopardy, property seizure
  • What branch has the Supreme Court?
    Judicial Branch
  • What branch is made up of Courts and Judges?
    Judicial Branch
  • Who approves Supreme Court Judges to their seat?
    Congress
  • Which branch makes laws?
    Legislative Branch
  • Name all three branches of government
    Legislative, Executive, Judicial
  • What is the 10th Amendment?
    Powers not in the federal government are given to the states
  • What branch tells what the law means or defines the laws?
    Judicial branch
  • What is the 1st amendment?
    freedom of religion, press, assembly and petition