These amendments protect the rights of the accused. (Bonus points for explanation)
What are the 4th, 5th, 6th & 8th.
100
2/3 Vote congress, 2/3 vote state legislatures are two methods of this process
What is proposing constitutional amendments?
100
Taxation without representation was one reason that the colonists wrote this document.
What is the Declaration of independence?
100
Natural born or naturalization are two methods of this.
What are becoming a US Citizen?
100
This term means that all citizens are subject to the law
What is rule of law?
200
These rights are guaranteed by the 5th amendment.
What is due process, double jeopardy, eminent domain, don't testify against yourself
200
According to the constitution, signing the declaration of intent, apply for a green card are steps in this process.
What is the naturalization process?
200
Basic rights such as life, liberty, and property are _______ and were written about by this person.
What are natural rights/ John Locke?
200
Conservatives, anti welfare, limited role of government are typically deemed characteristics of this political party.
What are republicans?
200
Powers of government are divided between National and state governments in this system of government
What is a federal system?
300
The 10th amendment provides for these type of powers while the 9th provides for another. Explain
What are expressed & reserved?
300
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities is this.
What is symbolism?
300
The idea of Separation of powers was developed by this man.
Who is the Baron de Montesquieu?
300
liberal, pro choice & pro government involvement are assumed characteristics of this political party.
Who are democrats?
300
Powers of government are on the state level. A loose union of states is defined as this.
What is confederal or confederate?
400
These 5 rights are guaranteed by the 1st amendment
RASPP
400
This is defined as ideas used to influence peoples thinking or behavior. Bonus if example is provided.
What is propaganda?
400
These documents were the start of American government. One established self - government in the colonies, the other guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law.
What are the Magna Carta & the Mayflower compact?
400
Government by a wealthy few is this.
What is an oligarchy?
400
The 'Consent of the governed' is an idea that is expressed in this document.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
500
Quartering of soldiers and the right to bear arms are these # amendments.
What are 2nd & 3rd amendments?
500
In order for an amendment to be added to the constitution it must be______.
What is ratified?
500
This pamphlet was used to persuade congressional members to gain independence from Great Britain?
What is Common Sense?
500
Showing a preference toward a particular viewpoint.