The Constitution
Legal procedures that must be followed before a person's freedom or property can be taken away.
Due process
The right to bear arms
Second Amendment
Which amendments are considered Civial War/Civil Rights amendments?
13th, 14th, and 15th
Case that ruled that segregation was unconstitutional based on the 14th Amendment, stating that separate was inherently unequal.
Brown v. Board of Education
Political party that has opposed legislation to provide poor children with free school lunch and safe after school care programs.
Republicans
What are the enumerated powers of in the Constitution that are given only to the federal government (not the states)?
Coin money
Declare War
Establish post offices
Maintain a military
4th Amendment
What does "suffrage" mean?
The right to vote.
Supreme Court case that established that "Separate but equal" was OK and not a violation of the 14th amendment, which led to segregation in school and public facilities based on race.
Plessy v. Ferguson
What does the Constitution say about political parties and how did George Washington feel about them.
It says NOTHING about political parties. George Washington warned against them, saying they would divide America.
What branch of government is established by each of the Articles 1, 2, and 3 and what does each branch do?
I - Legislative Branch (congress makes laws)
II- Executive Branch (president/VP - enforce laws)
III- Judicial Branch (courts - interpret laws)
Hint: "Lazy Elephants Jump"
What 2 things does the 8th amendment prohibit?
What did the 13th amendment do?
Case that established that students do not leave their 1st Amendment rights when they enter the school.
Tinker v. Des Moines
People who represent and are paid by a special interest group to try to influence lawmakers.
Lobbyists.
Necessary and Proper Clause
(Elastic clause)
Name the 5 rights guaranteed by the 1st Amendment.
RAPPS
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech
Which amendment established that no one could be denied the right to vote based on race?
15th
Supreme Court case that held that the 2nd Amendment guarantees an individual's right to own a handgun for self defense.
D.C. v. Heller
What does PAC stand for and what is their primary purpose?
Political Action Committees.
Raise money $$$$$$ to support candidates running for office.
Describe the process for amending the Constitution.
2/3 of Congress must agree to proposed amendment
3/4 of state legislatures need to ratify (38/50 states)
Explain how the Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona interpreted rights set forth in both the 5th and 6th Amendments.
It held that police officers must inform the arrestee of their rights under the 5th amendment (the right to remain silent and not self-incriminate) and the 6th amendment (right to an attorney and if you cannot afford one, one will be provided).
Describe the 2 parts of the 14th Amendment.
1) Establishes the definition of "citizenship" (born or naturalized); and
2) Establishes equal protection under the law - that a state must treat all citizens equally regardless of race, religion, gender, etc.).
What was the holding in the Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright?
The 6th Amendment right to counsel means that if the defendant cannot afford a lawyer, the state must appoint and pay for a lawyer.
Name 3 of the 4 types of Media Messages
propaganda
bias
symbolism
fact/opinion