 What is direct examination?  Asking questions of your witness

 Which amendment protects against self-incrimination?  5th

 Which branch of government interprets the law?  Judicial

 What is one of the only positions in the U.S. federal government that works in two branches of government?  Vice President (also the President of the Senate)

 Which branch of government has the power to make treaties?  E xecutive

 Which amendment provides the right to speedy trial?  6th

 Which branch of government can hold a law or policy unconstitutional?  Judicial

 Which side in a legal proceeding brings the action or charge?  plaintiff

 What extra step occurs in a criminal trial as opposed to a civil trial?  The plaintiff (prosecutor) has an additional closing statement.

 What vocabulary term means a political system in which power to govern comes from the people through their elected representatives?  Democratic republic

 Which vocabulary term gives the U.S. Supreme Court the power to review laws to determine if they are constitutional?  Judicial review

 This branch of government can amend the state or U.S. Constitution.  Legislative

 Which amendment declares powers not given to the federal government in the Constitution belong to the states or the people?  10th

 Which branch of government has the power to appoint federal officials?  Executive

 Which branch of government begins its work year in October and ends in June?  Judicial (U.S. Supreme Court)

 Which branch of government has the power to declare war?  Legislative

 Which branch of government is the head of the military?  Executive

 Which branch of government has the power to tax?  Legislative

 Which branch of government has the power to impeach federal officials?  Legislative

 Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?  4th

 Which amendment protects against excessive fines & bail?  8th

 Which branch of government holds their position for life or until they retire?  Judicial

 Which branch of government carries out the law?  Executive

 Which branch of government is bicameral?  Legislative

 What is the name of the place where the judge sits?  The bench

 Who in the courtroom assists the judge with scheduling, paperwork, the jury and other administrative duties?  Judicial Assistant

 What is the name of the room where the judge has their office?  Chambers

 Which branch of government makes the law?  Legislative

 Which amendment guarantees the freedom to petition the government?  1st

 Which amendment guarantees the right to legal counsel?  6th

 Which branch of government has many departments to help it fulfill its duties?  Executive

 Which amendment protects against being tried twice for the same crime?  5th

 Which amendment protects against property seizure by the government without just compensation?  5th

 State one check & balance between the branches of government?  Presidential veto, 2/3 vote of Congress to override of a Presidential veto, judicial review, confirming appointments by President, President appointing federal judges, etc.

 What are the 3 levels of government?  Federal, state, and local

 Which amendment guarantees the right to call witness?  6th

 Which amendment protects against cruel & unusual punishment?  8th

 Which branch of government has the power to approve treaties?  Legislative

 What was the name of the 1 st woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?  Sandra Day O’Connor