Foundations of Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
Marbury v. Madison established what principle?
Judicial Review
How long is a President's term?
Four years
What freedom does the First Amendment protect?
Speech, religion, press, assembly, petition.
What document declared independence from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
What is the main job of the legislative branch?
Makes laws.
Brown v. Board of Education ended what practice?
Racial segregation in public schools.
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?
Second Amendment
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution.
What is the main job of the executive branch?
Gideon v. Wainwright guaranteed what right?
The right to an attorney.
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
What rights does the Fifth Amendment protect?
Due process and protection against self‑incrimination.
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government and protects rights.
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
Interpret Laws
Tinker v. Des Moines protected what type of student expression?
Symbolic Expression
What is the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What does the 14th Amendment guarantee?
Equal protection under the law.
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual rights and freedoms.
What does the Supreme Court do?
Decides if laws are constitutional.
Miranda v. Arizona established what requirement?
Police must inform suspects of their rights (Miranda rights).
What is the difference between a democracy and a dictatorship?
Democracy gives power to the people; dictatorship gives power to one ruler.
How many amendments are in the constitution?
27 total Amendments