Foundations of Government
What is popular sovereignty?
People are the source of government power
or voting
What are concurrent powers?
Powers shared by state and federal governments
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative branch
What is judicial review?
Courts can declare laws unconstitutional
Which amendment protects free speech?
1st Amendment
What is the social contract?
Government protects natural rights in exchange for authority
What is the Supremacy Clause?
The Constitution is the highest law of the land
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial branch
What is judicial restraint?
Courts should follow precedent and avoid change
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
Magna Carta
What document established limited government?
What determines state electoral votes?
Number of representatives + 2 senators
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive branch
What case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
What rebellion exposed weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation?
Shays’ Rebellion
What amendment contains reserved powers?
10th Amendment
Who appoints Supreme Court justices?
The president
What case ended school segregation?
Brown v. Board
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
26th Amendment
Why did the Founders include checks and balances?
To prevent tyranny and abuse of power
What is eminent domain?
Government taking private property for public use
What happens after a presidential veto?
Congress can override with a 2/3 vote
What case established “one person, one vote”?
Baker v. Carr
What is the only crime listed in the Constitution?
Treason