U.S. Constitution and Articles of Confederation
What did colonies become after declaring independence?
The States
This court case caused police to be required to read a suspect his or her rights.
Miranda vs. Arizona
What are the three branches called?
Legislative, Executive, and Judical
What's a rule that is enforced and has some penalty?
A law
What's the division between state and federal power called?
Federalism
Describe the Articles of Confederation in one word.
Weak
What Court case did the President resign from the office?
US vs. Nixon
What can the President do to make a law without Congress?
An Executive order
What amendment allows women to vote?
The 19th amendment
What are the powers for the state government called?
The reserved powers
When and where was the US Constitution written?
1787, in Philadelphia
Which Supreme Court case involved a person who robbed a liquor store, which couldn't afford a lawyer?
What's the least amount of Electoral votes you need to win the White House?
270 votes
Judgement or Verdict
Which Constitution is easier to amend?
What event showed weakness in the Articles of Confederation?
Daily Double: What court case gave a juvenile a harsh sentence for a prank phone call?
In Re Gault
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9 Justices
How many citizens are on a jury?
12 Citizens
Which Constitution deals with foreign affairs?
The US Constitution
What did the Great compromise create?
A bicameral legislature
This court case allowed segregation to continue in 1896
Plessy vs. Ferguson
How many circuit courts are there?
13 courts
Name the 5 Freedoms.
Which Constitution is longer?