Basics Flashcards
How many members are in Congress?
435
representatives based on each state’s population
How many members are in the U.S. Senate?
100
2 senators per state
What are the 3 parts to the Legislative Branch (make laws)?
Congress, Senate, House of Representatives
What are the parts of the Executive Branch (carries out laws)?
President
Vice President
Cabinet
What are the parts of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court
other Federal Courts
How many members are in the Supreme Court?
9 Justices nominated by the president and must be approved by the Senate (with at least 51 votes)
How is the Cabinet chosen?
nominated by the president and must be approved by the Senate (with at least 51 votes)
What are the parts of the constitution?
The Preamble The Articles (7) The Amendments (27)
How does a bill become a law?
The bill goes from one House to another (House of Representatives or House of Senate). Then it goes to the President to be approved.
Civil Liberties
Your rights found in the first 10 amendments. Those rights prevent the government from doing things to you. They cannot impose or interfere with your liberties.
Civil Rights
Your rights to be treated equally regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation.
Who interprets implied powers?
The Supreme Court interprets implied powers.
What leads to a warrant?
Probable cause: a reasonable belief that a crime is being committed. An uninvolved 3rd-party (ie. Judge) issues a warrant.
When are searches and seizures legally allowed to occur without a warrant?
During exigent circumstances.
Is the FDA part of the government?
Yes
