Sources & Evidence
What is the definition of information that can be objectively determined to be true?
Facts
What word has the definition of “subjective judgment, viewpoint, belief, or that is NOT necessarily based on evidence or truth”?
Opinion (or subjective judgment)
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up/Defines the government and Protects basic rights of Americans. Is the rulebook for a country
What amendment applies if, before entering a suspect’s home, a police officer shows a search warrant?
4th Amendment
What are the names of the two major political parties in the US?
The Democrat and Republican Party
What is the definition of information that was created at the time of an event or by a person directly involved in the event?
Primary Source
What is this the definition of "stories about the past based on evidence"
History
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes, or decides if a law goes against the constitution
What amendment applies when a group assembles on the National Mall to protest and demand policy change?
1st Amendment
What does the Republican Party believe the role of government should be?
Focus on national security and protecting individual rights
What is the definition of information created by someone who did not experience the event, after the event happened?
Secondary Source
What is the definition of “Who is telling the story” / type of narration?
Point of View
What does the executive branch do?
Enforces and puts laws into action, controls the military, negotiates with other countries
What amendment applies when a person refuses to answer certain questions and chooses to remain silent during police interrogation?
5th Amendment
What does the Democratic Party believe the role of government should be?
Government should use power to solve people’s problems.
What is the definition of subjective claims based on factual EVIDENCE?
Analysis
What is the definition of how a person describes or interprets a set of facts (Having a bias is not synonymous with lying.) — synonym: perspective?
Bias
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances and/or separation of powers
What amendment applies if a person accused of a crime cannot afford a lawyer and is assigned a public defender?
6th Amendment
What is the goal of political parties?
To win elections to get people into office to pass law and shape government
What is the definition of the study of historical writing?
Historiography
What is the term for inspiring stories about a country’s past that glorify the country and emphasize its values/beliefs?
National Mythology
What principles/ideals is the U.S. Government based on?
Limited government, checks and balances, equality, freedom, democracy
Which amendment protects individuals from cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
Why have there always been 2 main parties and not more?
Due to how presidential elections are held (Electoral College, Winner take all)