American Jurisprudence Civics

Question 1

What is jurisprudence?

Answer 1

the theory or philosophy of law

Question 2

Common sources of rules for legal profession

Answer 2

1. Constitutions
2. Judicial Decisions (Common law)
3. Statutes/Codes
4. Administrative Regulations
5. Executive Orders and Treaties

Question 3

What does Article 1 of the Constitution do?

Answer 3

Established Legislative Branch to make law, Commerce Clause

Question 4

What does Article 2 of the Constitution do?

Answer 4

Established Executive Branch to Execute/Carry out Law

Question 5

Article 3 of the Constitution does what?

Answer 5

Establishes Judicial Branch to Interpret Law

Question 6

What does Article 4 of the Constitution do?

Answer 6

States- Full Faith and Credit Clause and Privileges and Immunity Clause

Question 7

Article 5 of the Constitution does what?

Answer 7

How to Enact Constitutional Amendments

Question 8

Article Six of the Constitution does What?

Answer 8

Supremacy Clause

Question 9

Article 7 Of the Constitution does what?

Answer 9

Ratification Procedure

Question 10

Bill of Rights, First Amendment?

Answer 10

Establishment Clause, Free Exercise Clause; Freedom of Speech; Freedom of Press; Freedom of Assembly; Right to Petition

Question 11

Second Amendment?

Answer 11

Right to Bare Arms

Question 12

Third Amendment?

Answer 12

Protection form quartering of troops

Question 13

Fourth Amendment?

Answer 13

Protection from unreasonable search and seizure

Question 14

Fifth Amendment?

Answer 14

Due process, double jeopardy, self incrimination, eminent domain

Question 15

Sixth Amendment?

Answer 15

Trial by jury and rights of the accused; Confrontation Clause, speedy trial, public trial, right to counsel

Question 16

Seventh Amendment?

Answer 16

Federal civil trial by jury

Question 17

Eight Amendment ?

Answer 17

Prohibition of excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment

Question 18

Ninth Amendment?

Answer 18

Protection of rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution

Question 19

Tenth Amendment?

Answer 19

Residual authority of state governments made explicit

Question 20

What are the three functions of the United States Constitution?

Answer 20

1. Established a strong national government with power separated into three branches
   - Article I: Legislative Branch
   - Article II: Executive Branch
   - Article III: Judicial Branch
   * This is known as horizontal division of power*
2. Divided power between federal and state governments
   - Known as vertical organization
3. Protected individual rights

Question 21

Describe the Check on Executive Branch

Answer 21

Congress can impeach the president if he or she commits a crime; Congress must confirm some appointments. Supreme Court has the power to review executive actions.

Question 22

Describe the check on Legislative Branch

Answer 22

Congress’ bills must be signed into law by President, who may veto bills. Congress is also checked by the judicial branch. Supreme Court has the power to review any law created by Congress

Question 23

Check on Judicial Branch

Answer 23

President selects Supreme Court Justices. The Senate must approve these choices

Question 24

Hierarchy Sources of Law

Answer 24

United States Constitution
Federal statutes
Federal agency regulations
State constitutions
State statutes
State agency regulations
City/County charters (constitutions)
Local laws and ordinances
Local agency regulations