King John was forced to sign this in 1215. He was then bound to observe all feudal rights and privileges.
What is the Magna Carta?
100
Supreme authority rests with the people; the people are sovereign.
What is a democracy?
100
This was held at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from May 25 through September 17, 1787.
What is the convention?
100
Established in Article I of the U.S. Constitution.
What is the legislative branch?
100
Determines what the Bill of Rights means.
What is the Supreme Court?
200
To none will we sell, to none will we deny, to none will we delay right or justice.
What is due process?
200
A single person holds all the power over the people.
What is an autocracy?
200
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Patrick Henry.
Who were not present at the convention?
200
Requirements are being at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 9 years, and a resident of the state they represent.
Who is a senator?
200
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
What are preferred freedoms?
300
Charles I signed this in 1628; it questioned divine right, and the king could no longer imprison citizens without a reason.
What is the Petition of Right?
300
The people choose representative to act on their behalf.
What is a representative democracy?
300
The Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan held issues of representation in which this compromise solved.
What is the Great Compromise?
300
This person may grant pardons and reprieves except in cases of impeachment.
Who is the President?
300
Amendment Four, the Privacy Amendment, protects against _________ _______ ___ ________?
What is unreasonable search and seizure?
400
This was signed in 1688, and parliamentary power no longer came from the king but from the people.
What is the English Bill of Rights?
400
The people have power, but it's not easily implemented in larger states.
What is a direct democracy?
400
Regulation of trade was an issue, but the compromise was that congress could not tax exports and could not act on the slave trade until 1808.
What is the Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise?
400
The Supreme Court decides if presidential actions are __________.
What is unconstitutional?
400
The case in which this was concluded as mandatory: "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in court. You have the right to an attorney and to have the attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you."
What is Miranda v Arizona?
500
British government has three major documents, the Magna Carta, Petition of Rights, and English Bill of Rights, that serve as its framework.
What is an unwritten constitution?
500
China and Greek city-states practice this form of government.
What is an oligarchy?
500
Solution to the controversy surrounding how the President is chosen.
What is the Electoral College?
500
Federal judges hold their offices for life with ____ _______.
What is good behavior?
500
Just because certain rights are enumerated, or listed, in the Constitution does not mean that those are the only rights the people have.