American Gov Final Exam

Front

What is the supreme law of the land?

Back

The Constitution

Front

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

Back

The Senate and House of Representatives

Front

Which of the following is NOT a right of an accused person under the Constitution?
- right to a pardon
- right to be considered innocent until proven guilty
- right to have a public trial
- right to a trial by jury

Back

right to a pardon

Front

Whose ideas were the basis for MOST of the ideas in the Declaration of Independence?

Back

John Locke

Front

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

Back

The United States of America

Front

If a case involves the U.S. Constitution, who hears the case?

Back

federal courts

Front

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

Back

The Bill of Rights

Front

What is the highest court in the United States?

Back

the United States Supreme Court

Front

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Back

Announced America's separation from Great Britain

Front

What is the "rule of law"?

Back

The idea that everyone, including members of the government, must obey the law.