REVIEW 1
Name this Amendment:
Right and an obligation to have a Trial by Jury in a civil case over $20.
What is the 7th Amendment?
What term means: No one is above the law?
Rule of Law
This English document was drawn up by nobles under King John in 1215 AD, limiting the power of the king. It has influenced later constitutional documents in Britain and America.
What is the Magna Carta
FILL IN THE BLANK
The first agreement for self-government in America was called the ________ _________ , which was signed by 41 men on a ship and set up a government for the Plymouth colony.
What is The Mayflower Compact
What is the fraction for
1) Proposing an amendment?
2) Ratifying an amendment?
1) 2/3
2) 3/4
In which part of the US Constitution will you find “Establish justice”?
What is the Preamble
Identify the Amendment that eliminated poll taxes.
What is the 24th Amendment
Name this TYPE OF ELECTIONS:
1. members from the same party select candidates to run in general elections
PRIMARY
Identify the correct terms for the
TWO (2) blank spaces in the statement below:
The _______________ was signed by the Second Continental Congress on ____________.
This document dissolved the colonies' ties with Britain, listed grievances against King George III, and stated that the colonies are an independent nation.
What is the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776
The first ten amendments to the Constitution, which guarantee basic individual rights.
What is THE BILL OF RIGHTS
Place each descriptor with its appropriate description:
A) Opposed the Constitution, Wanted strong state governments and a Bill of Rights
B) Supported the Constitution, Wanted a strong central government
A) What is antifederalist?
B) What is federalist?
Who must sign a bill into law and can also veto laws?
The President
Which amendment bans cruel and unusual punishment?
The 8th
Identify the 3 branches and what they do
Legislative: Creates Laws
Executive: Execute (enforce) laws
Judicial: Interpret Laws
51. Identify each source of law
1. the group of laws that tell which acts are crimes, how accused persons should be tried in court, and how crimes should be punished
2. the group of laws that help settle disagreements between people
1. Criminal
2. Civil
28. What does this phrase mean, “Insure domestic tranquility”?
What is to promise peace in our country
34. What does this phrase mean, “Promote the general welfare”?
What is caring for those in need
39. Fill in the blanks:
A. All _______ judges are appointed by the _______ and confirmed by the ____________
B. They serve __________ terms and can be removed from office only by the impeachment process.
1.All "FEDERAL" judges are appointed by the "PRESIDENT" and confirmed by the "SENATE".
2. They serve "LIFE" terms and can be removed from office only by the impeachment process.
46. What enlightenment philosophers view is presented below?
A ) Separation of powers, dividing government power among legislative, executive, & judicial branches.
B) Social Contract, Natural Rights
What is Montesquieu
52. Name the agreement
An agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico to establish free trade. It took effect in 1994 and is designed to eliminate trade barriers between the three nations by 2009.
What is the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
29. A majority of the members of the House of Representatives accuse the President, or other high government official(s), of serious wrongdoing.
What is the term for the action taken by the House of Representatives?
What is Impeachment of the President
35. What ”Patriot” is responsible for the important document entitled "Common Sense"?
What is Thomas Paine
38. Name each suffrage amendment:
A. gave African Americans the right to vote.
B. gave women the right to vote.
C. abolished poll taxes.
D. gave citizens 18 years and older the right to vote.
A. 15th amendment
B. 19th amendment
C. 24th amendment
D. 26th amendment
41. Name what each of these
Landmark Supreme Court Cases established.
1. judicial review
2. “separate but equal”
3. OVERRULED PLESSY BY ESTABLISHING THAT “separate is NOT equal”
4. right to court-appointed attorney
5. ESTABLISHED rights of the accused
WHAT IS
1. MADISON V. MARBURY
2. PLESSY V. FERGUSON
3. BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION
4. GIDEON V. WAINWRIGHT
5. MIRANDA V. ARIZONA
Which amendment prevents your home from being searched without a warrant?
4th Amendment