freedom of speech, the press, and freedom of religion.
What is the 1st amendment?
100
A federalist is a supporter of the constitution.
What is a federalist?
100
It outlines the lawmaking powers of the legislative branch. It is also known as Congress.
What does the article l say?
100
The highest court that reviews whether peoples rights have been violated.
What is the supreme court?
100
On July 4, 1776.
What is the date at which the declaration of independence was adopted by the Continental Congress?
200
The year 1791
When was the Bill of Rights passed?
200
A group of people named by each state legistator to select the president and vice president. It still exist today.
What is an electoral college?
200
It shows the law enforcement power of the executive branch. It is headed by the president and vice president. It also shows how the leaders are elected and ways that they can be removed from office.
What does article ll state?
200
The supreme court will only take cases that involve peoples rights being taken away from them.
Why aren't court cases that involve murder and are well noticed are taken on by supreme court.
200
Thomas Jefferson wrote it.
Who is the person who wrote the declaration of independence?
300
Abolishes poll taxes
What does the 24th amendment say?
300
The principle that the law applies to all people, even people who govern.
What is the rule of law?
300
It sets up the judicial branch of the government. The branch interprets laws and sees that they are applied fairly. The article states that there should be one supreme court and other lower courts.
What does article lll state?
300
Students had worn a black armband to protest the Vietnam war. The students were suspended for their actions. The supreme court ruled that you do have freedom of speak and expression in school as long as it doesn't affect class.
What was the case called "Tinker v. Des Moines" about?
300
It was a justification to an American revolution. It was a combination of general principles and a theory of government with a list of injustices from the British.
What is the reason why the declaration of independence is important?
400
Gives women the right to vote.
What is the 19 amendment?
400
A split of authority among the legistative, the executive, and the judicial branches. They each have an equal amount of power.
What is seperation of power?
400
Article lV shows the relations between the states and the national government.
What does article lV show?
400
A justice can for their entire life. The justice may retire or they can also be impeached and removed.
What is the length of time a supreme court justice can serve?
400
John Hancock, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Stephen Hopkins, and Samuel Huntington.
Who are five people that signed the declaration of independence?
500
It is found in the third part of the constitution.
What part of the constitution are the amendments found in?
500
A clause that states that the constitution and other laws and treaties made by the nation government are "the supreme law of the land."
What is Supremacy Clause?
500
It declares that the constitution has the "supreme Law of the Land."
What does article Vl state?
500
Bridget Mergens wanted to have a religous club, but here principal denied her and said it may be illegel. This case was about the 1st amenment.
What was the case "West Side Community School v. Mergens" about and what amendment was thought to be violated?
500
It gave birth to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. It had major effects on the constitution and the Bill of Rights. It also shows how all men are created equal.
How has the Declaration of Independence effected America?