Unit 1`
Which philosopher argued that people have the right to life, liberty, and property?
Who is John Locke?
This word means "the two-house structure of Congress".
What is bicameralism?
This individual serves as both head of state and head of government in the United States.
Who is the President?
This is the highest court in the United States.
What is the Supreme Court?
These first ten amendments to the Constitution protect individual freedoms.
What is the Bill of Rights?
This document formally announced the American colonies’ separation from Great Britain in 1776.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This chamber of Congress is based on population and has 435 members.
What is the House of Representatives?
This group of advisors includes the heads of executive departments and advises the president
What is the Cabinet?
These nine individuals serve on the Supreme Court.
Who are the justices?
This amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
What is the First Amendment?
This principle divides power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to prevent abuse of power.
What is separation of powers?
This constitutional power allows Congress to formally accuse a federal official of wrongdoing.
What is impeachment?
This presidential power allows laws passed by Congress to be rejected.
What is the veto?
This power allows courts to determine whether a law is constitutional.
What is judicial review?
This civic responsibility requires citizens to serve when called for legal proceedings.
What is jury duty?
This Federalist concept allows each branch of government to limit the power of the others.
What are checks and balances?
This powerful congressional position schedules legislation and controls debate in the House, keeps the House following rules/decorum.
Who is the Speaker of the House?
This type of presidential order manages operations of the federal government without congressional approval
What is an executive order?
This landmark case established judicial review in the United States.
What is Marbury v. Madison (1803)?
This amendment extended voting rights to women in 1920.
What is the Nineteenth Amendment?
This constitutional principle (key term) states that government authority comes from the consent of the governed.
What is popular sovereignty?
This clause allows Congress to pass laws not explicitly listed but necessary to carry out its powers.
What is the elastic (necessary and proper) clause?
This constitutional role allows the president to act as chief diplomat and negotiate treaties, subject to Senate approval.
This principle requires courts to follow previous judicial decisions when ruling on similar cases.
What is stare decisis? (i.e., precedent)
This Fourteenth Amendment clause is most often used by courts to protect citizens from state governments violating individual rights, ensuring fairness to all citizens.
What is Due Process?