Foundations of Government
The idea that powers are distributed to three branches of government
Separation of powers
The first document that served as our constitution of the U.S., that ultimately failed and we had to start over
Articles of Confederation
The President is in what branch of government?
the Executive branch
Proved that students have the first amendment right to speak freely in school if it does not upset the learning environment
What is Tinker vs. Des Moines
Regulates and maintains county and jails, roads, and waste management
Local Government
WHO believed that the government should separates the power into three branches - Montesquieu or Locke?
Montesquieu
The articles of confederation were not working because the _________ had too much power.
states
Which branch makes the laws?
the Legislative Branch
Made segregation in public school unconstitutional
What is Brown vs. Board of Education
Makes treaties with foreign countries
Federal Government
What are our three natural rights, according to John Locke and Thomas Jefferson?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (property)
The introduction of the U.S. constitution, lists the six goals our founding father wanted to accomplish when writing the constitution.
the preamble
Which branch Interprets laws?
the Judicial Branch
Determined that your rights have to be read to you, so you know you do not have to be a witness against yourself.
What is Miranda vs. Arizona
Provides public education, health and financial services
State Government
WHO believed all people were born with a clean slate and the government should protect their natural rights - Montesquieu or Locke?
John Locke
The first ten amendments to the constitution are called
The bill of rights
Which branch is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives (congress)
the Legislative Branch
Determined that segregation was constitutional. Upheld the separate but equal doctrine
What is Plessy vs. Ferguson
Provides utilities and parks
Local Government
Makes sure that no branch of government becomes more powerful than another.
Checks and balances
The group that was against creating a new Constitution because it did not include a bill of rights
Anti-Federalists
Which branch has the power of judicial review
the Judicial Branch
Has the power to declare war
Federal government