St Petersburg College Civic Literacy Flashcards Exam Questions (128 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

Amendment 6 {Ans: Amendment that protects the right to a fair and speedy trial. Gives you the right to be notified of accusations, confront the accuser, obtain a witness for or against you and the right to counsel. Gideon v. Wainwright (1963);}Federalism {Ans: A political system in which power is divided between a central government and multiple constituent, provincial, or state governments.}Judiciary Act of 1789 {Ans: Establishes three tier court system (District, Appeals, Supreme).}Natural rights {Ans: Rights people have by virtue of being human beings; both the Declaration of Independence and Constitution address the government's role in protecting these rights.}Schenck v. U.S. (1919) {Ans: The Supreme Court created the "clear and present danger" standard, which explains when speech may be limited due to the consequences of that speech.}President {Ans: Powers: head of the executive branch; enforces laws, signs/vetoes bills; negotiates treaties; nominates Supreme Court justices; Commander in Chief of the armed forces.}