6 Citizenship & the Constitution

Question 0

impeach

Answer 0

vote to bring charges of serious crimes against

Question 1

federal system

Answer 1

a system that divides power between the states and the federal government

Question 2

veto

Answer 2

cancel

Question 3

executive orders

Answer 3

presidential commands that have the power of law

Question 4

pardon

Answer 4

freedom from punishment

Question 5

Thurgood Marshall

Answer 5

1967- the first African American justice

Question 6

Sandra Day O’Connor

Answer 6

1981 - First female Supreme Court Justice

Question 7

James Madison

Answer 7

Known as the “Father of the Constitution”; Provided many of the basic ideas for the Constitution

Question 8

majority rule

Answer 8

the idea that the greatest number of people in society can make policies for everyone

Question 9

petition

Answer 9

make a request of the government

Question 10

search warrant

Answer 10

an order that gives authorities permission to search someone’s property

Question 11

due process

Answer 11

the idea that the law must be fairly applied

Question 12

indict

Answer 12

formally accuse

Question 13

double jeopardy

Answer 13

a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice

Question 14

eminent domain

Answer 14

the power to take personal property to benefit the public

Question 15

naturalized citizens

Answer 15

a person born in another country who has been granted U.S. citizenship

Question 16

deport

Answer 16

to send an immigrant back to his or her country of origin

Question 17

draft

Answer 17

required military service

Question 18

political action committee

Answer 18

PAC - groups that collect money for candidates who support certain issues

Question 19

interest groups

Answer 19

groups of people who share a common interest that motivates them to take political action

Question 20

distinct

Answer 20

separate

Question 21

influence

Answer 21

to have an effect on