Chapter 5

Question 1

a two house legislative system

Answer 1

bicameral

Question 2

amendments that guarantee the rights of the accused

Answer 2

fifth-eighth amendments

Question 3

a count of the population

Answer 3

census

Question 4

the minimum number needed to transact business

Answer 4

quorum

Question 5

amendments that guarantees no involuntary quartering

Answer 5

third amendments

Question 6

the process by which a foreign-born person gains citizenship

Answer 6

naturalization

Question 7

the right to be charged with a crime or released

Answer 7

writ of habeas corpus

Question 8

amendment that guarantees freedom of expression

Answer 8

first amendment

Question 9

permits punishment without trial

Answer 9

bill of attainder

Question 10

amendment that guarantees the right to bear arms

Answer 10

second amendment

Question 11

a retroactive law

Answer 11

ex post facto

Question 12

money set aside for a specific purpose

Answer 12

appropriation

Question 13

amendment that guarantees no unreasonable searches and seizures

Answer 13

fourth amendment

Question 14

the right send official mail free of charge

Answer 14

franking privilege

Question 15

amendments that guarantee the rights of the people and the states

Answer 15

ninth and tenth amendments

Question 16

the united states _____ is the oldest continuously used governing document in the world

Answer 16

constitution

Question 17

the entity may override a president’s veto with a two-thirds vote in both houses

Answer 17

congress

Question 18

a census must be taken every____according to the constitution

Answer 18

ten years

Question 19

the government may take away private land for public purpose as long as the owner is compensated

Answer 19

eminent domain

Question 20

there are currently how many amendments to the constution

Answer 20

twenty seven amendement

Question 21

this amendment limits the president to two terms in office

Answer 21

twenty second amendment

Question 22

the formal approval process for an amendment is called

Answer 22

ratification

Question 23

the first ten amendments are known as the

Answer 23

bill of rights

Question 24

the division of government authority into three branches

Answer 24

separation of powers

Question 25

the presidents power to oppose a bill passed by the congress by refusing to sign it into law is called

Answer 25

veto power

Question 26

the formal introduction to the constitution

Answer 26

preamble

Question 27

they are the leader of the senate when the president of the senate is absent

Answer 27

president pro tempore

Question 28

a temporary postponement of punishment is called a(n)

Answer 28

reprieved

Question 29

the process of returning a criminal to the state where a crime was committed

Answer 29

extradition

Question 30

this document requires a person to appear in court as a witness

Answer 30

subpoena

Question 31

the nationwide ban on the manufacture,sale, or transportation of liquor was called

Answer 31

prohibition

Question 32

going to war against the united states and giving aid and comfort to enemies of the country are the definition of

Answer 32

treason

Question 33

the landmark supreme court case establishing judicial review was

Answer 33

marbury v madison

Question 34

what system of government establishes a division between the national and state levels of government

Answer 34

federalism

Question 35

the idea that the people are the ultimate source of their government's authority

Answer 35

popular sovereignty

Question 36

each house keeps a journal of what it does each day

Answer 36

congressional record

Question 37

the original thirteen states did not all send delegates to the constitutional convention and this state didn't attend and was last to sign the constitution

Answer 37

rhode island

Question 38

money paid to guarantee a court appearance, allowing the accused to be free while awaiting trial

Answer 38

bail

Question 39

fraction of both houses of congress required to propose an amendment to the constitution

Answer 39

two thirds

Question 40

fraction of the states required to ratify an amendment to the constitution

Answer 40

three fourths

Question 41

in general, the time limit given for most amendments to be ratified

Answer 41

seven years

Question 42

a political stalemate that may occur between branches of government

Answer 42

gridlock

Question 43

this branch makes the laws

Answer 43

legislative

Question 44

state militias may be called into service by the us government . the modern militia is known as the

Answer 44

national guard

Question 45

this branch enforces the laws

Answer 45

executive

Question 46

the idea that a citizen cannot be imprisoned , have property taken away, or be sentenced to death without a fair and proper trial

Answer 46

dual process

Question 47

the branch interprets the laws

Answer 47

judicial

Question 48

complete forgiveness of a crime and its consequence

Answer 48

pardon

Question 49

being a natural born citizen, being least thirty five years old, and being a resident of the us for at least fourteen years are requirements for this position

Answer 49

president

Question 50

what is the difference between strict-constructionist and broad-constructionist views of interpreting the constitution

Answer 50

strict believe that decision makers should closely follow the text of the constitution and keep interpretation to a minimum. broad use a more flexible approach to constitutional interpretation and are also called "loose constructionist"

Question 51

list the six purposes of government according to the preamble to the constitution

Answer 51

1. form a more perfect union 2. establish justice 3. ensure domestic tranquility 4. provide for the common defense 5. promote the general welfare 6. secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

Question 52

what is the topic of each of the seven articles of the constitution

Answer 52

article I : the legislative article II : the executive branch article III : the judicial branch article IV : interstate relations article V : amending the constitution article VI : constitutional and national supremacy article VII : ratifying the constitution