Entrance Exam Flashcards
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Makes Laws- Congress; house of representatives and senate
What does the Executive Branch Do?
Carries out law - President, Vice President, Cabinet; most federal agencies
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Evaluates Laws- Supreme Court and other courts
Name the 9 Justices
John Roberts, Clarence Thomas, Stephen Breyer, Samuel Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagen, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney
What year did WWII start?
9/1/1939
What year did WWII end?
9/2/1945
What is BC?
British Colombia - Securities Act
What is BCB?
Betting Control Board
What is the bill of rights?
The first 10 amendments to the constitution. It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual.
First Amendment
Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion
Second Amendment
Right of bare arms
Third Amendment
Prevents government from forcing you to house soldiers/ Revolutionary War update
Fourth Amendment
Protects against unreasonable search and seizure against an individual and their property
Fifth Amendment
Prevents the government from forcing you to testify against yourself. Cannot be imprisoned without due process. Criminal charges must be started by a grand jury. Cannot be tried twice for the same offence. Cannot take property away without compensation.
Sixth Amendment
Right to a speedy public trial, Trial by impartial jury, must be informed of charges, witness must face the accused. you have the right to a witness and a attorney.
