Unit 1-Revolution
Principles of the Constitution
Bill of Rights
Branches of Government
Random
100
What kind of government was the House of Burgesses?
What is representative democracy?
100
A senator is arrested for drunk driving.
What is Rule of Law?
100
This Supreme Court case ruled that prayer in public schools violated the First Amendment and which clause?
What is Engle v. Vitale? What is the establishment clause?
100
Not stated directly in the Constitution. They derive from the right of Congress to make all laws "necessary and proper" to carry out its enumerated powers
What are implied powers?
100
President Obama's gives him advice about issues related to their departments. Ex. Department of Homeland Security gives advice about strengthening the nation's defense.
What is the cabinet?
200
The theory that a country should sell more goods to other countries than it buys. All materials grown in the American colonies had to be sold to Great Britain
What is mercantilism
200
This principles ensures that one branch of government does not become too powerful. Each of the three branches can limit the power of the other.
What is Checks and Balances
200
“The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.”
What is the ninth amendment?
200
President Obama does not sign a bill into law.
What is a veto?
200
NC Constitution Section 1. The equality and rights of persons. We hold it to be self-evident that all persons are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, the enjoyment of the fruits of their own labor, and the pursuit of happiness. What other document would we find this statement in?
What is the U.S. Constitution?
300
This philosopher created the idea of natural rights and the social contract
What is John Locke
300
The National government has certain powers. Ex. To coin and print money
What are enumerated powers?
300
This court case overturned idea of "Separate, but Equal" in Plessy v. Ferguson
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
300
has the power to appoint federal judges, while the approves these appointments.
Who is the President? Who is Senate?
300
The case that involved a principle not printing a page in the newspaper because he felt it was inappropriate for the school...
What is Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
400
This document was ineffective b/c the national government could make laws, but not enforce them, could not tax, could not control trade, and could not print money.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
400
The states have certain powers. Ex. Creating public schools
What are reserved powers?
400
I would not be sent to jail for forgetting to pay a parking ticket. (Which amendment)
What is the 8th Amendment?
400
Which court case put forth these ideas -The Constitution is the supreme law of the land -Judicial Review- Gives the judicial branch the power to say whether any federal, state, or local law of government action goes against the Constitution. -Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional
What is Marbury vs. Madison?
400
This group did not want the Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution
What are Federalists
500
This document was created to convince states to ratify the Constitution
What is the Federalists Papers
500
The U.S. Constitution establishes a government based on the sharing of power between the national, and state (and local) governments.
What is Federalism?
500
A school official does not have to obtain a search warrant if he/she suspects a student has a weapon in his/her bag.
What is reasonable suspicion?
500
I get a ticket for speeding to school one morning. Where would my case be tried?
What are state courts?
500
Which court case set the precedent for whites and blacks have separate but equal facilities?
What is Plessy v. Ferguson?
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