Political Ideas
This ideas says people are born with rights that cannot be taken away
Unalienable rights
These organizations help nominate candidates and influence elections.
political parties
This amendment protects freedom of speech.
First Amendment
This case required police to inform suspects of rights.
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
This branch makes laws.
legislative branch
This theory says government gets power from the consent of the governed
Social contract
The U.S. primarily has this type of party system.
two-party system
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches.
Fourth Amendment
This case legally allowed segregation and jim crow laws in the south. This was later overturned.
Plessy v Ferguson
Congress has this structure with two chambers.
bicameral
This belief states king gets authority from god
divine right
These parties challenge major parties but rarely win.
third parties
This amendment guarantees a fair trial.
Sixth Amendment
This responsibility involves serving in court.
jury duty?
This branch interprets laws.
judicial branch
The enlightenment thinker argued people can overthrow unjust governments
John Locke
One function of parties is to do this during elections (hint: messaging).
campaigning
This amendment protects against self-incrimination.
Fifth Amendment
This overturned Plessy v Ferguson and legally ended segregation in schools
Brown V Board of Education
This principle allows courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
judicial review
This philosopher promoted separation of powers
Montesquieu
Parties help organize this branch of government.
legislative branch
This amendment is known as the equal protection clause
14th amendment
This court cases declared that presidential privilege is not absolute after the Watergate scandal
Nixon V United States
This branch influences trade and foreign policy.
executive branch