Bill of Rights
What is the First Amendment right that allows people to gather peacefully and share opinions?
Freedom of assembly
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
What is the term for respectful discussion and disagreement in democracy?
Civil discourse
Which group supported a strong central government and ratification of the Constitution?
Federalists
What does “economic inequality” mean?
Unequal distribution of wealth or income
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th Amendment
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive
What phrase means “government by the people”?
Democracy
Who were the authors of The Federalist Papers?
Hamilton, Madison, Jay
Which amendment protects property rights through due process?
5th Amendment
What amendment guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial
6th Amendment
Which branch interprets laws and decides constitutionality?
Judicial
What form of Democracy does America have?
Representative
What was the main concern of Anti-Federalists?
Government would become too powerful and threaten liberty
What is a system where opportunities and wealth are not evenly distributed called
Systemic inequality, oppression, socio-economic imbalance / gap
What does the 8th Amendment protect citizens from?
Cruel and unusual punishment
The President vetoes a bill. Congress overrides the veto. What principle does this show?
Checks and balances
What is one civic responsibility that helps democracy function?
Voting / Paying taxes / Serving on a jury
Which compromise led to adding the Bill of Rights
Federalist–Anti-Federalist compromise during ratification
Give an example of a modern issue showing tension between public safety and individual rights.
Surveillance laws, protests, gun control, pandemic restrictions, property rights vs. eminent domain
Which amendment was added to satisfy Anti-Federalists who feared loss of individual rights?
Bill of Rights (first ten amendments)
Which branch of government controls the purse strings for the entire country and government?
Legislative
Give one example of a system of injustice that limited democracy in U.S. history.
Jim Crow laws, slavery, segregation, voter suppression, Chinese Exclusion Act, Japanese internment
What argument did Federalists make for a strong national government?
It would ensure stability, defense, and protection of property rights
How can economic inequality threaten democracy?
It concentrates power among the wealthy and reduces political equality