basics
government power come from the people
Marbury v. Madison
What amendment protects our freedom?
1st amendment
What was the U.S policy of containment trying to stop?
The spread of communism
What role makes the president head of the military?
Commander-in-chief
What is federal system?
power that is shared between national and state government
Which cases banned school sponsored prayer?
Engel v. Vitale
What amendment protects self-incrimination?
5th amendment
Why was NATO made?
Protection from Soviet Union
What role enforces laws and runs the government?
Chief Executive
What are John Locke's natural rights?
Life, liberty and property
What case makes police read you the rights before questioning?
Miranda v. Arizona
What amendment gives right to a fair trail?
6th amendment
What is the main job of the Secretary of State?
Handles foreign affairs
What is the vote to override a presidential veto?
2/3 vote both houses
What does the 10th amendment do?
reserve powers to the state
Which case promised a lawyer for those can't afford it?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Which amendment gives women the right to vote?
19th amendment
What does a citizen have that a non-citizen does not?
The right to vote
Which impeaches the president?
House of Representatives
What is the Social Contract Theory?
people give up freedom for protection
What case says states can't taxes the government?
McCulloch v. Maryland
Which amendment lowered the voting age?
26th amendment
Name one Amendment that expanded voting rights?
15th, 19th or the 26th Amendment
Who approves of the judge after they have been nominated?
The Senate