Political Firsts
This man became the first African American President.
Who is Barack Obama?
This case ended segregation in public schools.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
A bill in congress is introduced by
What is a member of Congress?
This branch of government makes laws?
What is the legislative branch?
“I have a dream…”
Who is Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
The first African American Vice President
Who is Kamala Harris?
This case said courts can declare laws unconstitutional.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
After a bill is introduced, where is it usually sent first?
What is a committee?
This branch of government enforces laws.
What is the executive branch?
“I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.”
Who is Fannie Lou Hamer?
The first woman to run for president from a major political party.
Who is Hillary Clinton?
This case supported “separate but equal” before it was overturned.
What is Plessy v. Ferguson?
For a bill to pass, it must be approved by
What is the House and Senate?
This branch of government interprets laws
What is the judicial branch?
“The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have…”
Who is John Lewis?
This was the first African American Cabinet member.
Who is Robert C. Weaver?
This case established a woman’s right to privacy in medical decisions.
What is Roe v. Wade?
This person signs a bill to allow it to become a law.
Who is the President?
What is it called when the President rejects a law passed by Congress?
What is a veto?
“Power concedes nothing without a demand.”
Who is Frederick Douglass?
This was the first woman to be Secretary of State.
Who is Madeleine Albright?
This case required police to inform suspects of their rights.
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
Congress can override a veto with
What is a 2/3 vote?
This power allows courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
What is judicial review?
“I know no safe depository of the ultimate powers of society but the people.”
Who is Thomas Jefferson?