Policy
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude
What is the 13th Amendment?
Todd, a 13-year-old, is caught shoplifting
A. He will receive a warning from the store owner. B. His parents will be fined. C. He will be referred to the juvenile justice system. D. He will be charged as an adult and face jail time.
What is C? He will be referred to the juvenile justice system.
Provided primarily by the Florida government
What is public education?
Supreme Court Case that affirmed the right to legal counsel for criminal defendants
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
Federal document that has amendments added to address issues which impact citizens
What is the US Constitution?
Government that operates within defined powers
What is limited government?
The fair treatment of individuals in legal proceedings
What is due process?
This phrase means to ensure the safety and security of the nation
What is provide for the common defense?
Event that led to the addition of the 26th Amendment
What is the Vietnam War?
Fees required to register to vote
What is poll taxes?
Prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, religion, or national origin
What is Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act)
Religious beliefs and moral values shared by Judaism and Christianity
What is Judeo-Christian ideas
Maintain peace and order within a country
What is ensure domestic tranquility?
Event that led to the addition of the 14th Amendment
What is the end of the American Civil War?
James, an African American male, in 1965
A. paid a fee to vote B. was required to show ID to vote C. quoted the Bill of Rights in order to vote
D. was denied the right to vote
What is D [was denied the right to vote]?
Ideas and attitudes that people hold about an issue or person that helps shape decisions officials make...
What is PUBLIC OPINION?
A law enacted by state government
What is a statute?
What is the US Constitution amendment process
Historical development that prompted the addition of the 15th Amendment
What is the end of the Reconstruction Era?
Forbade discriminatory voting practices such as literacy tests and poll taxes
What is Civil Rights Act of 1965?
Initiate diplomatic talks (diplomacy)
What is the FIRST appropriate response to conflict?
Name the CHIEF EXECUTIVE for all three levels of government and name the level of government.
What is: Local Level - Mayor State Level - Governor Federal Level - President
An organization that tries to influence the government to do things that will help their members in forms of laws and policies. Examples: NRA; AARP
What is INTEREST GROUPS?
Prevents the government from establishing religion and protects religious exercise
What is the First Amendment?
This document has more than 100 amendments; has 12 articles, and a Declaration of Rights.
What is the Florida Constitution?