Constitutional Principals
What constitutional principal says that the power to rule comes from the people?
What is popular sovereignty.
What is the introduction to the constitution called
The Preamble
This states that we do not have to quarter soldiers in times of peace.
What is the 3rd Amendment
Gave women the right to vote
What is the 19th Amendment
What court case established Judicial Review
What is Marbury v. Madison
Montesquieu's idea that governments power should be divided into three branches
What is separation of powers
How is the constitution a "living document"?
It can be changed by adding amendments
You have the right to a trial by jury in civil cases more than $20.
What is the 7th Amendment
Sets up presidential secession
What is the 25th amendment
What Supreme Court case overturned the 1896 ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson and ruled segregation unconstitutional?
What is Brown V. Board of Education
Different levels of government. Federal, State and Local
What is federalism
Article 6 of the constitution. States that the constitution is the highest law of the land.
What is the supremacy clause.
Protects from unwarranted searches and seizures
What is the 4th Amendment
What are the post civil war amendments?
What are the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments.
U.S Supreme Court case that ruled students still have their 1st amendment right to free speech on school grounds as long as it does not disrupt the learning environment.
What is Tinker v. Des Moines
States that each branch of government is checked, or stopped, by the other two branches
What is Checks and Balances
The state of NC issues a warrant for Jackson for committing arson. Before he is caught in NC, Jackson flees to Idaho. What clause of the Constitution would guarantee that Idaho would recognize that arrest warrant and would execute it on NC’s behalf?
What is Full Faith and Credit Clause
No double jeopardy, No self incrimination, eminent domain
What is the 5th amendment
Gave the District of Columbia 3 electoral votes
What is the 23rd amendment
Stated that burning the flag is protected under the 1st amendment right to freedom of speech/ expression.
What is Texas V. Johnson
The courts have the power to look over laws and decide whether they are Constitutional (fair) or Unconstitutional (unfair)
What is Judicial Review
How is a constitutional amendment passed?
They are approved by 2/3rds of Congress and ratified by 3/4ths of states
Citizens have rights beyond what is listed in the constitution
What is the 9th Amendment
The Supreme Court is hearing a case that deals with racial discrimination in police processes. What amendment to the Constitution, which contains the Equal Protection Clause, will this decision be based upon?
What is the 14th Amendment
What court case ruled that teachers need reasonable suspicion to search a students belongings without a warrant
What is New Jersey V. T.L.O