Enlightenment idea for following quote: "Approval rating for President reaches record high!"
What is social contract?
A principle applied when one branch of government denies another branch of government.
What is checks and balances?
A U.S. citizen that was not born a U.S. citizen.
What is naturalized?
A Supreme Court decision that offered juveniles the same protections under due process as adults.
What is In re Gault?
A responsibility of the U.S. Senate in foreign policy is to (blank) treaties.
What is ratify?
Feudal document to limit government.
What is Magna Carta?
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?
You receive a letter stating you must attend county court on such and such date, time, etc. for selection. This civic action is ...
What is jury duty?
Sophia was born in France to the proud mother of a U.S. Diplomat. Sophia is a natural born U.S. citizen. True/False
What is true?
Congress votes to increase income tax. Identify the type of policy.
What is domestic policy?
New tax law imposed by Parliament that was the straw that broke the camel's back.
What is Stamp Act?
An executive order by Obama declared government employees cannot accept gifts. This represents the principle of ...
What is rule of law?
Police must inform suspects of their rights. Identify the constitutional principle.
What is due process?
Type of law makes an act a crime after it has been committed.
What is ex post facto?
Governor Rick Scott tried to make it easier for Floridians to carry guns in public. Identify the amendment.
What is Amendment 2?
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?
Ms. O'Connor stole Dr. Binder's car. GTA, baby! This type of law is ...
What is criminal?
The death penalty is repeatedly scrutinized, resulting in many changes in the legal system. Identify the constitutional protection and the corresponding amendment.
What is cruel and unusual punishment and 8th?
Political party wants to cut government spending.
What is republican?
Lobbyists speak on behalf of ...
What is interests groups?
Major flaws with the Articles of Confederation.
What is inability to collect taxes and enforce laws?
"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?
Freedoms that are clearly stated in the Constitution are known as enumerated powers, which means the same as(blankety blank).
What is expressed powers?
"Old enough to fight, old enough to vote." This reflects ...
What is youth suffrage?
Constitutional provision that forbids conflict between state and federal laws.
What is supremacy clause?