Constitution and Foundations
What is the section that introduces the Constitution and explains its purpose?
Preamble
What is fair treatment under the law for accused people?
Due process
Which branch collects taxes?
Legislative
What is the process of voting for a candidate?
Election
What government is ruled by a small elite group?
Oligarchy
What clause says national law is the highest law of the land?
Supremacy clause
Which amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizure
4th Amendment
What does bicameral mean?
Two houses
What is counted every 10 years to determine representation?
Census
What government has one ruler with unlimited power?
Autocracy
What document was the first attempt at U.S. government?
Articles of Confederation
What type of law deals with crimes involving minors?
Juvenile Law
Which courts hear the most cases
District courts
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
270
What government is ruled by the people?
Democracy
What document limited the power of the king in 1215?
Magna Carta
What is the method of spreading ideas to influence people?
Propaganda
What powers are given to the states?
Reserved powers
What is policy about relationships with other countries?
Foreign policy
What international organization promotes peace and cooperation?
United Nations
How many articles are in the U.S. Constitution?
How many articles are in the US Constitution
What Supreme Court case guaranteed the right to a lawyer?
Gideon v Wainwright
What is the system dividing government into three branches?
Separation of Powers
What do you call a person running for office?
Candidate
What military alliance includes North America and Europe?
NATO