Judicial Branch
Which case protected the right to freedom of the press from the executive branch in 1971 over the pentagon papers?
New York Times Co. v. United States
Which Supreme Court case supported the idea that races can be "separate but equal"?
Plessy vs Ferguson
Whites only train car in LA
This Amendment protects us from unreasonable search and seizure?
4th
"no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized".
This 1973 case legalized abortion nationwide before viability?
Roe v. Wade?
This has the powers to create laws and control the nations finances (Power of the Purse)
The Legislative Branch
Bicameral Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
This is when citizens directly participate in the democratic decision making process, like in a referendum?
Direct Democracy
Originated in Ancient Greece
The Amendment that abolished slavery.
13th
Which case's precedent established the practice of "Police informing suspects of their rights before questioning"?
Miranda v. Arizona
Miranda rights established as due process
Which Constitutional Amendment grants citizenship rights and due process of the law to ALL citizens
14th
This case ruled that Japanese-American internment during WWII was constitutional.
Korematsu v. United States?
This has the power to veto legislation passed by both chambers of Congress?
The Executive Branch
The President
- Congress van veto the Pres. veto with 2/3 vote in both houses
These rights are those that are not dependent on the laws or customs of any particular culture or government and therefore universal?
Natural or inalienable Rights
Found in the Declaration of Independence (1776)
Document containing the basic structure of law in the country as well as organizing the government and making changes possible in the future
The Constitution of the United States 1787
This amendment protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
5th
This case ruled that students do not lose their First Amendment rights at school.
Tinker v. Des Moines
List the 5 protection of the 1st amendment
Speech, Religion, Press, Peaceful Assembly, Petition the government for redress of grievances
What precedent was established by Brown vs. Board of education?
The ending of segregation in public schools.
This has the power to declare war?
The Legislative Branch
Bicameral Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
All wars since WWII have not ben declared by Congress
This is when the government follows procedures within the boundaries of the law in order to take citizens life, liberty, and property?
Due Process found in the 5th and 14th Amendments
Miranda v. Arizona
This amendment gave women's suffrage or the right to vote.
19th
Which case decided that the 'Right to Counsel' and due process were entitled to all American citizens?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Which Amendment declares "powers not specifically delegated to the federal government by the Constitution, nor prohibited to the states, are reserved to the respective states, or to the people"
10th
Which case established that students cannot be forced to attend school past the 8th grade when exercising their religion ?
Yoder v. Wisconsin
You must be at least 35 years old and born a US citizen to be this?
President
This limits the power of the government by not allowing too much power to reside with any individual branch?
Separation of Powers/Checks and balances
Montesquieu and Limited Government
This case established judicial review in 1803.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
This amendment protects us from cruel or unusual punishment or excessive fines or bail?
8th
Which case held that the recounting of ballots in Florida's 2000 Election violated the Equal Protection clause of the 14th Amendment?
Bush v. Gore
Which 3 Amendments are referred to as the "Reconstruction Amendments"
13th, 14th, 15th
Established that freedom of expression extends to corporate spending to Political Action Committees (Super PACS)
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (FEC)
What 2 things are required in order to Amend the Constitution?
2/3 vote in both houses of Congress and ratification of 3/4 of the States.
This theory is when people agree to give loyalty and follow rules provided the leader(s) give security and safety
Social Contract
Locke and Consent of the Governed
This group believed that the Constitution was not necessary and should not be ratified and were in favor of keeping the Articles of Confederation, state supremacy
Anti-Federalists