Origins and Purposes of Law
This document limited the monarchy and influenced our own decisions on limited government
Obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation, serving on a jury, and attending school are all examples of...
The two major political parties in the United States are...
The United States has (1) this form of government and (2) this system of government, according to our U.S. Constitution.
(1) Representative Democracy
(2) Federalism
This is a system of government, created by the Articles of Confederation, with no central power to enforce or interpret the law
Confederalism
This idea - supported by John Locke - influenced our decision to have a self-government, where the people give power to the government.
Social Contract
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Amendment 4 - Protection from Search and Seizure
Amendment 5 - Due Process, Double Jeopardy, Self-Incrimination
Amendment 6 - Right to an Attorney and a fair trial
Amendment 8 - Protection from cruel/unusual punishment
The qualifications for this job include being 35 years old, living in the U.S. for 14 years, and being a natural-born citizen
This branch of government can make laws, declare war, regulate commerce, and coin money
This key principal from the Constitution ensures that everyone follows the law
Baron de Montesquieu influenced our Founding Father's decision to create three branches in the Constitution. This concept is known as...
This landmark Supreme Court case established the power of judicial review, where the courts can declare presidential and congressional acts unconstitutional.
Marbury v. Madison
One of the most direct ways for an individual to influence public policy is by...
petitioning the government
This branch of government can enforce laws, send troops, make treaties, and appoint government officials
According to the 14th amendments, citizens include anyone who is...
born or naturalized in the United States
This original government was replaced by the U.S. Constitution, after it was proven to have too many weaknesses
The Articles of Confederation
An organization that tries to influence public policy in favor of their beliefs/ideas is called an...
Interest Group
The U.S. Constitution established this system, in which the three branches of government can limit each other's powers
Checks and Balances
This key phrase in the Preamble establishes our popular sovereignty, or self-government
"We the People"
The Stamp Act, Tea Act, Quartering Act, and Thomas Paine's Common Sense all led to the writing of the...
(1) This case upheld "separate but equal" and (2) this case overturned "separate but equal"
(2) Brown v. Board of Education
Social services, education, taxation, and interstate commerce are all examples of this kind of policy
Domestic Policy
Our federal system gives the (1) federal government this type of power, (2) state governments this type of power, and (3) both levels this type of power
(1) Delegated Powers
(2) Reserved Powers
(3) Concurrent Powers
This clause in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress the implied power to create all laws "necessary and proper"
Elastic Clause