The idea that the governments authority comes from the people
What is Popular Sovereignty
100
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
100
First three words of the constitution
We the people
100
Who is the author of the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
100
Who was arrested for sitting in a "whites only" train car?
Homer Plessy
200
Although the framers of the constitution wanted to protect states' rights, they also wanted a national government that had sufficient power to maintain order and keep the country united.
What is Federalism
200
The Declaration of Independence includes a long list of grievances (complaints) against who?
King George III (the King of England)
200
Which branch of government is described in Article I of the US Constitution?
Legislative
200
Name that amendment:
The right to bear arms
What is the 2nd Amendment
200
Which Supreme Court justice delivered the opinion for Brown v. Board of education?
Earl Warren
300
One form of this is a representative democracy, in which the people elect leaders to represent their interests in the government.
What is Republican Government
300
What is the most famous line from the Declaration of Independence?
"All men are created equal" OR
"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness"
300
Which branch of government is described in Article II of the constitution
Executive
300
Name that amendment:
The right against self-incrimination
What is the 5th Amendment?
300
What year was the Brown v. Board of Education decision made?
1954
400
One example of this principle is the fact that the President can veto bills passed by Congress which encourages the Executive and Legislative branches to negotiate and compromise.
What is Checks and Balances
400
Jefferson feels grief over the deaths of fellow colonists at the hands of the British empire.
What prompt does this answer?
"FEEL"
What is this person's emotional response to the system and to their position within it?
400
Which branch of government is described in Article III of the constitution?
Judicial
400
Name that amendment:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion"
What is the First Amendment
400
How did Plessy v. Ferguson interpret the "equal protection" clause of the 14th amendment in regards to segregation?
Separate but equal
500
When the Supreme Court reviews laws to determine whether they are constitutional
What is Judicial Review
500
What does this mean:
"hath shewn"
"has shown"
500
Formal changes to the constitution are known as ________________. After the first ten in the Bill of Rights, there have been ___ more of these added.
Amendments.....17
500
Name that amendment:
The listing out of rights in the constitution shall not be interpreted to deny any other rights retained by the people.
What is the 9th Amendment
500
How did Brown v. Board of Education interpret the "equal protection" clause of the 14th Amendment in regards to segregation?