Foundations of Democracy
Which Enlightenment thinker influenced the Declaration of Independence with ideas about natural rights?
John Locke.
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial.
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
1st Amendment.
Which case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison.
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
Formally elect the President.
Which challenge domain covers AI misinformation and cyberattacks?
Technological & Information Pressures.
What major weakness of the Articles of Confederation made national defense nearly impossible?
Congress could not tax → no money for a national army.
Give one check the legislative branch has over the executive.
Override veto, impeachment, confirm appointments, approve treaties.
What amendment guarantees due process?
5th and 14th Amendments.
Which case allowed school searches with reasonable suspicion?
New Jersey v. T.L.O.
Define political socialization.
How people develop political beliefs.
Why can the President act faster than Congress in crises?
Commander in Chief power.
Which event convinced American leaders that the Articles of Confederation were too weak and needed revision? (Daily Double)
: Shays’ Rebellion.
What is the difference between expressed and implied powers?
Expressed are written; implied are from the Necessary & Proper Clause.
What is selective incorporation?
Applying Bill of Rights to states via 14th Amendment.
Which case established 'separate but equal'?
Plessy v. Ferguson.
Difference between bias and misinformation?
Bias is slant; misinformation is false info.
Cyberattack spreads from Europe to U.S.—which domains are stressed?
Economic + Technological/Information.
What compromise resolved representation and taxation of enslaved populations?
Three-Fifths Compromise.
Why is judicial review essential?
Ensures laws/actions follow the Constitution.
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches?
4th Amendment.
Which case overturned 'separate but equal'?
Brown v. Board of Education.
What group raises unlimited donations if not coordinated with candidates?
Super PAC.
South Asian drought raises grain prices—what level of gov is MOST needed?
International governance.
Define “republicanism” AND name where it appears in the Constitution.
Power comes from the people through elected representatives; appears in Article I.
Which branch decides constitutionality of a social media speech restriction?
Judicial branch.
Drone observation of a fenced backyard—what is key question?
Whether there is reasonable expectation of privacy.
How did Gideon v. Wainwright expand the 6th Amendment?
States must provide attorneys in felony cases.
How can viral misinformation threaten democracy?
Undermines trust and informed participation.
: Identify conflicting President/Congress powers in cyber-retaliation.
President: Commander in Chief; Congress: Declare war/oversight.