Enlightenment idea for following quote: "Approval rating for President reaches record high!"
What is social contract?
100
A principle applied when one branch of government denies another branch of government.
What is checks and balances?
100
A U.S. citizen that was not born a U.S. citizen.
What is naturalized?
100
A Supreme Court decision that offered juveniles the same protections under due process as adults.
What is In re Gault?
100
A responsibility of the U.S. Senate in foreign policy is to (blank) treaties.
What is ratify?
200
Feudal document to limit government.
What is Magna Carta?
200
According to James Madison, the majority of folks are less likely to invade the rights of others when they are empowered to participate in ...
What is government? Give me examples of how folks participate in government for bonus candy.
200
You receive a letter stating you must attend county court on such and such date, time, etc. for selection. This civic responsibility is ...
What is jury duty?
200
Kennedy was born in France to the proud mother of a U.S. Diplomat. Kennedy is a natural born U.S. citizen. True/False
What is true?
200
Congress votes to increase income tax.
What is domestic policy?
300
New tax law imposed by Parliament that was the straw that broke the camel's back.
What is Stamp Act?
300
An executive order by Obama declared government employees cannot accept gifts. This represents the principle of ...
What is rule of law?
300
Police must inform suspects of their rights. Identify the constitutional principle.
What is due process?
300
Type of law makes an act a crime after it has been committed.
What is ex post facto?
300
Governor Rick Scott is making it easier for Floridians to carry guns in public. Identify the amendment this is linked with
What is Amendment 2?
400
Based on the quote that follows, identify where government gets its power: "Governments are instituted among men ... whenever any form of government becomes destructive ... it is the right of the people to abolish ..."
What is public/citizens/voters/constituents?
400
Ms. O'Connor stole 100 pounds of beef from Publix. This type of law is ...
What is criminal?
400
The death penalty is repeatedly scrutinized, resulting in many changes in the legal system. Identify the constitutional protection.
What is cruel and unusual punishment?
400
Political party wants to cut government spending.
What is republican?
400
Lobbyists speak on behalf of ...
What is interests groups?
500
Major flaw with the Articles of Confederation.
What is inability to collect taxes?
500
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed ... with certain unalienable rights ... life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
What is the Declaration of Independence?
500
Freedoms that are clearly stated in the Constitution are known as enumerated powers, which means the same as(blankety blank).
What is expressed powers?
500
"Old enough to fight, old enough to vote." This reflects ...
What is youth suffrage?
500
Constitutional provision that forbids conflict between state and federal laws.