Students wore black armbands to their public school as a symbol to protest American involvement in Viet Nam
Tinker v. Des Moines
100
The first example of democracy in England. It limited the power of the King
Magna Carta
100
Rights that cannot be taken away and are guaranteed to a person
Natural Rights or Individual Rights
100
Who said " The Legislative, Executive and Judiciary Department shall be separate and distinct..."
Montesquieu
100
What is cruel or unjust treatment called?
Oppression
200
This case established Judicial Review. It also allows the Supreme Court to determine if a law is Constitutional.
Marbury v. Madison
200
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To tell the King what he had done wrong to the colonists and that the colonists wanted to be free
200
What "natural rights" are listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
200
Who said "The King shouldn't rule a vast country... Its common sense that we need to have a Republic!"
Thomas Paine
200
The amount of money that is charged on certain goods to pay for the government
Taxation
300
This court case decided that a sitting President can be tried for a crime
U.S. v. Nixon
300
What do you call a government whose authority comes from a Constitution?
Constitutional Government
300
What document was influenced by the Magna Carta and limited the power of the King? It was written by an Act of Parliament
English Bill of Rights
300
"I believe that all men have the right to Life, Liberty and Property."
John Locke
300
A form of Autocracy where a military leader takes over a country through violent means
Dictator
400
The Supreme Court stated that people who cannot afford an attorney will have one paid for by the government
Gideon v. Wainright
400
What was the first written framework of government by the English Colonists?
The Mayflower Compact
400
What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
400
I wrote an article making fun of the Governor of New York and he arrested me for it! He even accused me of Criminal Libel or printing a false statement that hurt his reputation
John Peter Zenger
400
When there is a total lack of government
Anarchy
500
The Supreme Court stated that all police are required to read someone their rights before they are questioned or arrested.
Miranda v. Arizona
500
A form of government where a person becomes the sole leader of a country by being born into a family of rulers
Monarchy
500
What are the rights listed in the 1st Amendment to the Constitution?
Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Press, Right to Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Right to Petition
500
I helped to negotiate the Treaty of Paris that ended the American Revolution. I didn't do such a bad job as an ambassador and inventor either if I may say so myself!
Benjamin Franklin
500
When a small group of people has total control and power over a government