Principles of Democracy
Founding Documents
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The First Amendment
The Bill of Rights
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The President vetoing a bill is an example of what principle of democracy?
Checks and Balances
100
Which document established the United States as an independent government from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
100
Mr. Shaw coaches what sport at High Point?
Softball
100
List the 5 freedoms found in the first amendment.
Speech, religion, press, petition, assembly
100
If a person steals a pair of shoes, and the police chop of their hands as a punishment, which 8th amendment right is being violated?
Cruel and unusual punishment
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This is the relationship between the states and federal government.
Federalism
200
Which document outlines the structure and powers of the United States government?
The Constitution
200
What is the title of the national anthem of the United States?
The Star Spangled Banner
200
Which first amendment freedom assures people of their freedom to protest?
Assembly
200
The 3rd amendment protects Americans from "quartering troops." What does it mean to quarter troops?
The government forces you to house and support military members.
300
Which principle of democracy is show in this quote "the purse and the sword must not be in the same hands."
Separation of Powers
300
What document set up the first US government, but ultimately failed and was replaced by the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
300
Who is the Governor of Maryland?
Larry Hogan
300
What is an example of a time where the freedom of religion can be restricted?
Human sacrifice or when any other harm is brought upon others.
300
The 4th Amendment protects people from unreasonable search and seizure. What must a police officer must have to search someone or seize property? (Hint: There are three possible answers, but you only need to have one).
1. Warrant
2. Permission
3. Reasonable suspicion
400
How does an amendment to the Constitution represent the principle of federalism?
It requires the approval of Congress and the state government.
400
What was the first political document to create a limited government? (It's from the 13th century!)
Magna Carta
400
What part of a cell is known as the "powerhouse of the cell?"
Mitochondria
400
What Supreme Court case said that students have freedom of speech in schools, as long as they aren't creating a disruption?
Tinker v. Des Moines
400
What 6th amendment was upheld in the Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright?
The right to counsel (lawyer)
500
Bill Clinton being impeached for obstruction of justice is an example of what principle of democracy?
Rule of Law
500
What was the 3/5ths compromise?
It counted slaves as 3/5 of a person in the count of the population.
500
Solve for x.
10 (square root of 100)
500
When can the freedom of the press be restricted?
They cannot publish classified information or lies.
500
The 5th amendment allows for eminent domain. What is eminent domain?
The government can take your property, as long as they prove it is for public use and compensate you.