Federal government shares powers with the state governments.
What is concurrent powers?
100
G.W. Bush claimed, "On my orders, coalition forces have begun striking selected targets of military importantance to undermine Saddam Hussein's ability to wage war." Identify the constitutional power.
What is commander-in-chief?
100
A founding document that failed because the states were loosely aligned and also because there was a weak central government.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
100
Nick I. Tripp is on trial for robbing the National Bank of Tampa. He pled not guilty. Identify the verdict Nick will want.
What is acquittal?
100
Supreme Court decision which upheld the 5th amendment right against self-incrimination when being arrested.
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
200
This amendment established direct votes for the Senate.
What is the 17th amendment?
200
President is dismissed from office for wrongdoing.
What is impeached?
200
"Candidate C has the best record on the environment."
What is stacked cards?
200
"Crist's. When you are serious about flip-flops. He'll change your mind. Over and Over again." Identify the propaganda technique.
What is name-calling?
200
Responsibilities of government, hence the amount of taxes owed, represent a major disagreement between (blank) and (blank).
What is democrats and republicans?
300
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony claimed the rights and interests of women were greatly neglected by government. Stanton and Anthony argued for ...
What is women's suffrage?
300
A founding document that reflects a clear step toward self-government.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
300
Grand jury or judge hears evidence and formally charges the suspect with the crime.
What is indictment?
300
Lexi Dogooder wants to pass an ordinance to require 50 community service hours to people who litter. Identify the legislative body she needs to address.
What is city council?
300
"Mr. Cool Dude is pro-immigration! Mr. Cool Dude is pro-military! Vote for Dude!" Identify office Dude is running for.
What is president?
400
Florida voters decided pigs should have bigger cages. Oink, oink. Identify the political term for this issue when placed on ballot.
What is referendum?
400
Founding document that provided justification for revolting against unjust government.
What is Declaration of Independence?
400
Democracy is to Greece as Republic is to ...
What is Rome?
400
President Tami O'Connor was pulled over for speeding and given a ticket. Identify the principle of American democracy.
What is rule of law?
400
Sponge-Bob has agreed to stop stealing Krabby Patties so long as he receives welfare services and protection. Identify the principle.
What is social contract?
500
Responsible for fire protection, public education, clean drinking water, and mass transit.
What is state government?
500
Authority over whether or not Westboro Baptist Church is protected by the First Amendment.
What is the Supreme Court?
500
Parliament created a law requiring a tax on paper products.
What is the Stamp Act?
500
In Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a previous decision made by the same court. Identify the decision reversed by Brown v. Board of Education.
What is Plessy v. Ferguson?
500
The 15 executive departments are also known as ...