Vocab
Bill of Rights
Branches and Documents
Precedent
Misc. 2
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Veto
What is the executive power to formally reject or refuse a bill from Congress?
100
The police are driving past your home and become suspicious when you close the curtains. They enter and search your home.
What is the needing a warrant/reasonable cause - amendment 4?
100
July 4, 1776.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
100
Tinker vs. Des Moines
Freedom of expression in school as long as not disruptive
100
What was the 3/5 compromise?
3 slaves = 5 ppl in the eyes of taxation and seats in Congress. Taxation/Representation for North and South
200
Tax
A fee levied on a population to meet government expenses
200
You are applying for a job with the state government. The application forms states that the job is only open to Christians.
What is freedom of religion - amendment 1?
200
Which branch has the ability to veto and what can be done in response?
The executive branch (President) can veto and the Legislative branch can override the veto.
200
Loving vs. Virginia
Interracial marriage is legal
200
How was the Connecticut Compromise a compromise for the North and South?
Mix between NJ Plan and Virginia Plan. House of Reps = seats by population. Senate = equal seats per state. Bicameral Legislative branch.
300
Judicial Review
What is the power given to the Supreme Court to interpret the constitutionality of a law?
300
Joseph has been arrested for shoplifting a $25 sweatshirt. The judge sets his bail at $50,000.
What is unreasonable bail - amendment 8?
300
What are three weaknesses of the Article of Confederation?
No national tax, national army, or national currency
300
Kelo vs. New London and Gideon vs. Wainwright
Kelo = eminent domain can be used for private companies as long as benefits common good; Gideon = right to a lawyer in all cases
300
What were the main differences between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?
Strong federal gov't vs. Strong State gov't. Pro US Constitution vs. Pro Articles of Confederation. Anti-federalists demanded the Bill of Rights, Federalists thought it could wait until after the passing of the Constitution.
400
A counting of the population to determine representation in congress
What is census?
400
Five people stand quietly in the public library, holding signs protesting the fact that the library has hired to male librarians. They do not get in anyone's way. The police arrest them.
What is freedom of assembly - amendment 1?
400
What is the reason for having life terms for Supreme Court justices?
Since they do not have to worry about being elected/re-elected, they are able to make the right decision, no matter how unpopular.
400
Roe vs. Wade, TLO vs. New Jersey, and Mapp vs. Ohio
Roe = abortion is a right b/c its a private matter; TLO = only reasonableness needed to search/seize in school; Mapp = anything found in an illegal search cannot be used as evidence
400
What were the three amendments that granted suffrage to the larger population and who did they grant suffrage to?
15th- African Americans 19th- Women 26th- 18 years and older
500
Reserved powers, concurrent powers, delegated powers.
What is federal, shared, state?
500
Your grandparents have to move because the city needs their property to build an airport. In return, the city has agreed only to pay your grandparents' moving expenses.
What is eminent domain - amendment 5?
500
Give a check and a balance for each branch.
Legislative to Executive: override veto, approve treaties, impeach Pres. Executive to Legislative: Veto Legislative to Judicial: impeach judges Judicial to Legislative: interpret laws, declare laws unconstitutional Judicial to Executive: interpret treaties, declare executive acts unconstitutional. Executive to Judicial: appoint federal judges
500
Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeiher, Marbury vs. Madison, Plessey vs. Ferguson, and Brown vs. Board of Ed
Hazelwood= freedom of expression can be limited at school sponsored events/media for good cause; Marbury = judicial review; Plessey = separate, but equal, is legal; Brown = separate is inherently unequal and thus is illegal.
500
Explain how three documents and or civilizations contributed to the establishment of the “Roots” of our American system of government.
1) Magna Carta: due process, checks and balances 2) English Bill of Rights: no cruel/unusual punishment or excessive bail/fines, freedom of speech 3) Greek Democracy: voting 4) Roman Republic: representation
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