Enlightenment Thinkers
Who was the Enlightenment thinker that advocated for Women's rights in Government?
Wollstonecraft
What branch of government does Congress belong to?
Legislative
This amendment gives the citizen what is called the "5 Freedoms"
First Amendment
In which Branch are bills introduced?
Legislative
What does every state have that defines it's own laws separate from the federal government?
State Constitution
This enlightenment thinker believed that "All men are created with unalienable rights"
John Locke
Can the President declare war?
No
This amendment guards the right to a speedy and fair trial
Sixth Amendment
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
In Washington State we consider there to be a fourth unofficial brach of government. What is it?
The People
The term described by John Locke as an agreement between the people and their government to give up some rights for law and order.
Social Contract
How many total congress people are there?
535
In this amendment it states: "Any powers not enumerated to the federal government are retained by the states and directly to the people"
Tenth Amendment
What are the three decisions the president has when they receive a bill from congress?
Signing it, Vetoing it, and Quiet signing it
What is the first step of the Initiative and Referendum system?
Getting a signed petition
In his book "Leviathan" this enlightenment thinker stated that "Man is born free. But everywhere he is in Chains"
Rousseau
What is an unofficial way that the executive branch can check the legislative?
Not enforcing a law
A warrant can only be gained by having two things. What are they?
Specific Scope of the Search and Probable Cause
How can a law be overturned after it is signed by the president
Judicial Review
What are the two paths of an Initiative in Washington?
Initiative to the Legislature and an Initiative to the People
The theory by John Locke that states that people are born an empty slate that is filled by experience.
Tabula Rasa
What is the process of a court case being petitioned to move up to a higher court called?
Appealing
In the case of Schenck v United States the Majority opinion used this phrase to describe a limitation on which amendment?
"Shouting Fire in a Crowded Theatre" and the First Amendment
What are the three options for a bill when it is going through committee?
Pass it to the full house (Without Amending it), let it die, Amend it then pass to full house
How long does the legislature have to wait to amend or vote on a passed initiative?
2 years