Bill of Rights
Name one of the five freedoms from Amendment 1.
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
This case declared that segregation in schools was unconstitutional, or illegal.
Brown v. Board of Education
A person's citizenship at birth is the same as that of his or her mother or father.
Law of Blood
In a federal system of government, power is shared between the central government and the _____________.
States
In this form of government, power belongs to a small group of a few people.
Oligarchy
This amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms, the right to own a gun
Amendment 2
In the case of Tinker v. Des Moines, students were fighting for their right to speak their minds and show their opinions about the Vietnam War. Which amendment were they fighting for?
Amendment 1 - Freedom of Speech
Is registering for Selective Service a responsibility or an obgliation?
Obligation (must do)
Who do the delegated, expressed, or enumerated powers belong to?
Federal government
Who has the most power in a unitary system?
The central government
This amendment gives you "the right to remain silent" and it also says you can't be tried twice for the same crime.
Amendment 5
The importance of this case is that all defendants in criminal cases must be given a lawyer, even if they cannot afford one.
Gideon v. Wainwright
According to the 14th Amendment, what are the two ways that a person can become a citizen?
Born or naturalized
Which part of the U.S. Constitution declares that federal laws are superior to state laws?
The Supremacy Clause
Democratic Party
You are driving with your friends in your car and are stopped by the police. Which amendment protects you from an unreasonable search?
The importance of this case was that the police are now required to inform you of your rights before placing you under arrest.
Miranda v. Arizona
When citizens fulfill their responsibilities and obligations, what are they contributing to?
The common good
What is an example of a concurrent power?
Makes laws, collect taxes, enforce laws
Interest groups hire these people to influence lawmakers.
Lobbyists
This amendment grants the states their reserved powers, such as power to make decisions over education.
Amendment 10
This Supreme Court case centered on the constitutional principles of executive privilege and rule of law.
United States v. Nixon
After completing the interview and taking the citizenship test, what is the next step in the naturalization process?
Taking the Oath of Allegiance
Which constitution is longer and more detailed, and addresses specific issues like education?
The Florida Constitution
Is the following an example of foreign policy or domestic policy?
"Congress bans trade with communist country"
Foreign policy (outside of the United States).