U.S. Constitution
The Articles of Confederation was
the first constitution
Illinois is settled from
south to north
What did John Locke believe?
natural rights
life, liberty, property
What is the presumption of innocence?
innocent until proven guilty
The Warren Commission
What is the three-fifths compromise?
3 out of 5 slaves that were counted toward a state's population
The name Illinois comes from a Native American phrase meaning
tribe of superior men
Who believed in individual freedoms?
Voltaire
Finish the sentence..."common courts are..."
the most common courts
What is the salary benefits of being the President?
$400,000/year & $50,000 allowance
Explain the three governmental systems: federal, confederal, unitary.
federal: shares power with national gov. and states
confederal: states/people have the power
unitary: national gov. has the power
Who is responsible for keeping the Great Seal of Illinois?
Secretary of State
What did Baron de Montesquieu believe?
Separation of Power
Checks and Balances
a valid reason for police to search or arrest
What is the electoral college?
Why did the British government decide to tax the colonies?
To pay for the French and Indian war
Illinois was ceded to the U.S. and became what?
Northwest Territory
What did Hobbes believe?
social contract
Who is the Chief Justice?
the main justice of the Supreme Court that presides of public sessions
Why is Jackie Kennedy's dress that she wore during the assassination of JFK so significant?
It is held in the National Archives not available for the public to see for about 82 years.
What does amendment 20 do?
changes the date of when the President takes office to Jan. 20th
The election to select the winner of a political office from all different parties and independent candidates is called a
primary election
What did Rousseau believe?
people make a contract with the people
The writ of habeas corpus is
A court order requiring government to release a prisoner unless good cause for imprisonment can be shown
The President being the "Chief of Party" means what?
They are the Chief of the party that they represent. Ex: Joe Biden represents the Democratic party so he is Chief of the Democratic party