Federal government shares powers with the state governments.
What is concurrent powers?
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?
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?
In TLO v. New Jersey, TLO was arguing that this right was being violated by the school.
What is right to privacy (4th Amendment Search and Seizure)
The Constitutional Convention was held to replace this document.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
This amendment provided women suffrage.
What is the 19th amendment?
President is dismissed from office for wrongdoing.
What is impeached?
This group objected to the U.S. Constitution because it did not include a Bill of Rights.
Who are the Anti-Federalist?
______ is deep dive into single information source. While _______ is opening more tabs and cross checking information using multiple information sources.
Vertical Reading
Lateral Reading
Responsibilities of government, hence the amount of taxes owed, represent a major disagreement between (blank) and (blank).
Who are democrats and republicans?
The first 10 changes to the U.S. Constitution are known as this.
What is the Bill of Rights?
A founding document that reflects a clear step toward self-government.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
Grand jury or judge hears evidence and formally charges the suspect with the crime.
What is indictment?
Redrawing voting districts to gain an unfair advantage for a political party and / or socio-economic, racial or ethnic group.
Gerrymandering
Job requirements:
-At least 35 years old
-Natural-born citizen of the US
-Resident of the US for at least 14 years
What is president?
The compromise to how the Legislative Branch would be a Bicameral (2-chamber) Congress. Where the House of Representatives would be based on population of each state and the Senate would have an equal amount of reps from each state.
What is the Great Compromise?
Founding document that provided justification for revolting against unjust government.
What is Declaration of Independence?
Democracy is to Greece as Republic is to ...
What is Rome?
Sam Dogooder wants to pass an ordinance to require 50 community service hours to people who litter in town. Identify the legislative body she needs to address.
What is city council?
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?
Responsible for public education.
What is state government?
Test to determine whether or not student speech is protected by the First Amendment.
What is the Tinker Test.
Parliament created a law requiring a tax on paper products.
What is the Stamp Act?
President Tami O'Connor was pulled over for speeding and given a ticket. Identify the principle of American democracy.
What is rule of law?
The 15 executive departments are also known as ...
What is the President's Cabinet?