Foundations of Government
Which document outlines natural rights and the idea that governments derive power from the consent of the governed?
Declaration of Independence
How many total members are in the U.S. Senate?
100
How many terms can a U.S. president serve?
Two
Which case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What amendment guarantees equal protection under the law?
14th Amendment
What was the first form of national government in the United States?
Articles of Confederation
How long is a representative’s term in the House?
2 years
Which amendment limits the president to two terms?
22nd Amendment
The 14th Amendment’s Due Process Clause led to what concept applying the Bill of Rights to the states?
Selective Incorporation
Which law outlawed segregation in public facilities?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
What compromise created a bicameral legislature combining the Virginia and New Jersey Plans?
The Great Compromise
What committee resolves differences between House and Senate versions of a bill?
Conference Committee
The president’s refusal to sign a bill passed by Congress is called what?
Veto
Which case ruled that students could wear black armbands to protest the Vietnam War?
Tinker v. Des Moines
Which law protected minority voting rights in areas with a history of discrimination?
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Which Supreme Court case established the supremacy of federal law over state law?
McCulloch v. Maryland
Redrawing congressional district lines to favor one party is called what?
Gerrymandering
The president’s power to keep communications confidential is known as what?
Executive Privilege
What rule prevents illegally obtained evidence from being used in court?
Exclusionary Rule
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
What group opposed the Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights?
Anti-Federalists
What is it called when senators talk indefinitely to delay a vote on a bill?
Filibuster
What law allows citizens to request access to government records and information?
Freedom of Information Act
In which case did the Court rule that suspects must be informed of their rights before questioning?
Miranda v. Arizona
Which Supreme Court case outlawed racial segregation in public schools?
Brown v. Board of Education