Freedom of the press, religion, petition, assembly and speech
What is the 1st Amendment?
100
Students sued when they were suspended from school after wearing black armbands in protest of the Vietnam War. The Supreme Court ruled that the students were correct, as it was individual expression and is allowed as long as it doesn't disturb class.
What is Tinker v. Des Moines?
100
The president is in charge of this branch of government
What is the executive branch?
100
Executive power, choosing justices, and vetoing bills are examples of these
What are the checks and balances of the Executive branch?
100
a mechanism of mass communication, including television, radio, the Internet, newspapers, magazines, books, recordings and movies.
What is mass media?
200
No cruel or unusual punishment
What is the 8th Amendment?
200
Florida's vote count was so close in the 2000 election that a recount was declared. Some of Florida's Ballots were incorrectly marked. The Supreme court ruled only to count votes that were clearly marked. The winner of this election appealed, and the Supreme court sided with him, and saying to stop the recount.
What is Bush v. Gore?
200
This person chooses the 15 leaders of the cabinet.
Who is the President?
200
He or she takes over if something happens to the president and he is unable to do his duties
Who is the Vice President?
200
Having the most votes, but not necessarily half.
What is plurality?
300
Women's Suffrage
What is the 19th Amendment?
300
This Supreme Court Case gave the power of judicial review
What is Marbury v. Madison?
300
This branch was set up to guarantee that people received equal justice across America.
What is the judicial branch?
300
The percentage you need in order to pass a citizenship test
What is 60%?
300
Talking and talking to prevent a bill from being passed. Must be done nonstop.
What is filibuster?
400
Established terms of office
What is the 20th Amendment?
400
A father wanted his African American daughter to go to the nearby elementary school. Because of her race she couldn't go. This case went to the supreme court and challenged the idea of segregation in schools.
What is Brown v. Board of Edu.?
400
To decide whether the president is guilty or not guilty of a federal crime, makes the final decision.
What is the senate's role in impeachment?
400
Direction, intensity, stability
What are the ways public opinion is measured?
400
The power to review any federal, state, or local law or action to see if it is constitutional.
What is judicial review?
500
Reserved powers for the states
What is the 9th Amendment?
500
Two Articles weren't approved for the school newspaper, and the authors (students) sued, saying their first amendment rights were violated, the Supreme court said that the school could have a higher standard of speech as it affected the entire student body.
What is Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier?
500
This position takes over heading up the senate when the Vice President is not there.
What is president pro tempore?
500
The only federal court with both original and apellate jurisdiction
What is the US Supreme Court?
500
Drawing the lines for districts to increase the strength of a particular political party.