Causes of the American Revolution
The Stamp Act angered colonists because it was passed without—
What is representation?
The Articles of Confederation created a—
What is weak national government?
Powers shared by federal and state governments.
What are concurrent powers?
The President can reject a law using a—
What is a veto?
This case established judicial review
What is Marbury v. Madison?
Quartering troops was listed as a colonial—
What is a grievance?
A major weakness of the Articles was lack of power to—
What is tax?
Powers kept by states are called—
What are reserved powers?
Congress can override a veto with a—
What is a two‑thirds vote?
This case ended school segregation.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This pamphlet argued independence was common sense.
What is Common Sense?
The Constitution corrected this by giving Congress power to—
What is collect taxes?
Coining money is an example of a—
What is a delegated power?
The Senate checks the President by—
What is confirming appointments?
Police must inform suspects of rights because of -
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
Colonists believed this right was violated by British rule.
What are natural rights?
The absence of this under the Articles caused problems.
What is a national executive?
This amendment protects state power.
What is the Tenth Amendment?
Courts can declare laws—
What is unconstitutional?
A Supreme Court agreement to hear a case is a—
What is writ of certiorari?
This idea justified breaking away from Britain.
What is the social contract?
The Constitutional Convention met because the Articles—
What were too weak?
Driver’s licenses are issued by—
What is state government?
This system prevents tyranny.
What are checks and balances?
The judicial branch’s main role is to—
What is interpret laws?