Declaration of independence
What happened to British economy after the War.
Tremendous Debt
What Is the supreme Law of the Land?
The US Constitution
What is a rule that is enforced and has some penalty?
a Law
describe the Amendment process.
step-1-proposal-requires a 2/3 vote both houses
step-2-Ratification-requires 3/4ths of the state legislature
What is sometimes referred to as fourth branch of government use to their role of reporting to the public about government corruption.
The press
protest of the stamp caused by the British to do what?
Repeal it
Name 5 enumerated powers
declare war, coin and print money, regulate trade, make rules for citizens, regulate commerce, patents, post offices, weights and measures, establish courts.
in some countries the ruler's will is Law, in America we lived under the...?
What are the first ten amendments called?
Bill of Rights
What do you call a group of people with common interests who seek to influence political decision making?
interest group.
Unite and declare independence
What is another name for elastic clause?
necessary and proper clause.
How many citizens are on a jury?
12
Who demanded that they were added to the constitution?
Anti-federalist
Interests groups hire these people to get laws written that favor their cause.
Lobbyists
What are 3 types that Thomas Jefferson listed in the Declaration?
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
constitutional principles, Name 5?
Anti-federalist
What is the Juries decision called?
Verdict or Justice
Name the Five Freedoms?
Speech,press,religion,assembly,petition.
What do lobbyists do?
convince the lawmakers to support laws
What reforms movements in the US were influenced by Jefferson's words?
Women's suffrage, abolitionism and the Civil rights movement.
popular sovereignty
Name four sources of American Law.
Roman Law, the Church, The King, Parliament, English and common law, popular traditions
four parts of the fifth amendment.
Due process, eminent domain, double Jeopardy, and no self-incrimination
interests groups use TV commercials, radio appearances, and publish articles?
Grassroots lobbying