Unit 1
"...The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, which obliges everyone; and reason, which is that law, teaches all mankind, who will but consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions." The main idea from this excerpt were used as a basis for this political document.
What is the Declaration of Indpendence?
"US Senate Fails to ratify (reject) Treaty of Versailles"
"President Truman vetoes (kills) the Taft-Hartley Act"
"Supreme Court strikes down (reverses) Plessy v. Ferguson"
The 3 headlines together illustrate this constitutional principle.
What is Checks and Balances?
In the United States, the use of implied powers, the amending process, and Supreme Court interpretations have resulted in this.
What is Constitution adapting to fit the changing times?
The factor that is most influential in determining an individual's political party affiliation.
What is family?
In Roe v. Wade (1973), the US Supreme Court ruled women could terminate their pregnancies in the first trimester, and states can write laws regarding abortion during the second trimester. This is an example of what constitutional principle?
What is federalism?
"Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government" --Declaration of Independence, 1776.
This excerpt best illustrates this Enlightenment concept.
What is social contract?
2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of states are needed to do this.
What is ratify an amendment?
This purpose of this process is to choose a party's candidate.
What is a presidential primary election?
This is considered the "fourth branch of government" because it provides checks and balances on the other 3 branches.
What is the media?
What is limited government?
What is the House of Representatives?
The Framers feared the potential for abuses of power in strong, central government causing this Framers to add this to the Consitution.
What is the Bill of Rights?
Most young adults (18-24 years old) receive this majority of their news regarding government from this source.
What is the internet?
This is the primary issue in Roe v. Wade.
What is a right to privacy?
"...They (people) are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights..."
"...That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it..." --Declaration of Independence
These two Enlightenment thinkers would support this excerpt.
Who are Rousseau and Locke?
Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution gives powers specifically listed in the Constitution and names these powers this.
This government body has the power to introduce all federal tax bills.
This Supreme Court case ruling states that political spending by corporations, associations, and labor unions is a form of protected speech under the 1st amendment.
Personal rights as spelled out in the Constitution and other founding documents, such as the right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, free speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, etc.
What are civil liberties?
The believe that God selected a person to rule over the people.
What is the divine right of kings?
Any powers not given to the federal government this amendment allows states to retain those powers.
What is the 10th Amendment?
What are political parties?
Having a free press and being able to publish an article criticizing the president is ensure by this amendment.
This case decided that school officials cannot force students to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.
What is West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette?