FOUNDATIONS of American Democracy
Explained why the colonies had the right to form their own government and gain independence
Declaration of Independence
This amendment grants the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
The Amendments were created to provide constitutional protections for African Americans after the end of the Civil War.
Allowed slave states to include three-fifths of their enslaved population in determining representation.
What is the 3/5th Compromise?
Declares war
What is Congress?
It was the first agreement for self-government in America, laying the foundation for future democratic principles.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
This amendment gave women the right to vote.
What is the 19th amendment?
What principle establishes that federal laws take precedence over state laws in the United States
Supremacy clause
A form of government where representatives are elected by the people.
Interprets the Constitution
Who is the Supreme Court?
believed a centralized government posed a major threat to individual rights
Who was Brutus? (or What were Anti-Federalists)
If you don't want testify against yourself, you...
What is "plead the fifth."
It allows Congress to enact laws not explicitly listed in the Constitution.
What is the necessary and proper clause? (or elastic clause)
Payment is required by law, or mandated, for certain programs.
What is mandatory spending?
Appoints Ambassadors
Who is the Executive branch?
the division of powers between the national government and the states
What is federalism?
extended freedoms and rights to African Americans
What are the 14th, 15th, and 16th Amendments (or What are the Reconstruction Amendments?)
prohibits the government from establishing any state-sponsored religion
Establishment Clause
Pays for everything not required under mandatory spending
What is discretionary spending?
Initiate spending bills
What is the House of Representatives
The concept that the authority of the government is derived from the consent of the governed.
What is popular sovereignty?
legal principle the Supreme Court used to extend the Bill of Rights guarantees to state laws and to broaden civil rights protections for minorities
The constitutional basis for Congress's authority to regulate interstate commerce
What is the Commerce Clause
Regulates the amount of money in circulation
What is one way the Federal Reserve System regulates economic activity?
"Advice and consent"
Who is the Senate?