Constitution
What is the primary purpose of a constitution?
to define and limit government
What were the Founding Fathers trying to create when they divided powers between the judicial, legislative, & executive branches?
check & balances
Which type of government do we have here in the U.S.?
democracy (or Republic)
Which amendment deals with one's civil liberties?
Which Supreme Court case ruled that police must inform criminal suspects of their legal rights?
Miranda v. Arizona
Which type of government did the Constitution create for the United States, confederal or federal?
federal
Which type of democracy does the United States have, direct or indirect/representative?
indirect/representative
Which type of authoritarian government does North Korea have?
dictatorship
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment
Which Supreme Court case ruled that school prayers are unconstitutional due to a violation of the First Amendment.
Engel v. Vitale
What does "enumerated power mean?
a power specifically named in the Constitution
Which concept is demonstrated by the fact that Congress has the power to introduce and pass laws, and the president has the responsibility to enforce all federal laws?
separation of powers
In which type of government would state governments have the most sovereignty, federal or confederal?
confederal
Which amendment deals with reserved powers?
10th amendment
Which court case held that it was constitutional to require state courts to appoint attorneys for defendants who could not afford their own attorney?
Who can propose an amendment to the Constitution?
2/3 majority of Congress
legislative branch
Which type of government is run by a small group of people?
oligarchy
Which amendment deals with search & seizures?
4th amendment
Which court case allowed the Supreme Court to claim the power of judicial review, the authority to declare a law unconstitutional?
Marbury v. Madison
Why did the Founding Fathers include the Bill of Rights with the Constitution?
to protect the rights of citizens from the federal government
Which branch of government can override a veto?
legislative branch
What is considered the most important Roman contribution to American government?
the idea of representative government in which people elect officials to represent them in government
What are the five freedoms listed in the 1st amendment?
freedom of speech
freedom of press
freedom of religion
right to petition
right to peacefully assemble
Which Supreme Court case ruled that it is constitutional to burn the flag because it is a protected freedom under the 1st amendment.
Texas v. Johnson