Civil Liberties/Civil Rights
This freedom protects an individual's ability to practice their religion—or choose not to practice one.
What is the freedom of religion?
This principle means that government authority ultimately comes from the people.
What is popular sovereignty?
This document declared the American colonies independent of Great Britain.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This case established the principle of judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
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What is Bluefield University?
This amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
What is the First Amendment?
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This Enlightenment philosopher argued that people possess natural rights to life, liberty, and property.
Who is John Locke?
This document created the first national government of the United States but gave Congress very limited power.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
This case established that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
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Who are Sam Witwicky and Jon Snow?
This constitutional principle prevents the government from conducting unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
This principle divides government power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
What is separation of powers?
This document establishes the structure and powers of the federal government.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
This case established that students have constitutional rights to free speech in public schools, provided their speech does not substantially disrupt school activities.
What is Tinker v. Des Moines?
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What is the Yak?
Unlike civil liberties, civil rights primarily concern protection from this type of treatment.
What is discrimination?
The Federalist Papers argued that this system would prevent any one branch or group from becoming too powerful.
What is checks and balances?
The Federalist Papers were written to persuade Americans to ratify the Constitution. Federalist No. 51 specifically argues that this feature of the Constitution would prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
What are checks and balances?
This case established that suspects must be informed of certain constitutional rights before custodial interrogation.
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
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What is June 12, 2021
A school newspaper publishes an article criticizing the principal. The principal attempts to punish the students solely because of their political opinions. Which constitutional protection is most directly involved?
What is freedom of speech under the First Amendment?
A government is structured so that power is divided between a national government and state governments. What principle does this describe?
What is federalism?
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In this document, the authors argue that government derives its legitimate authority from the consent of the governed and that people have the right to alter or abolish a government that violates their fundamental rights.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This case involved a newspaper publishing classified information about the Vietnam War. The Supreme Court ruled that the government had not met the heavy burden required to justify prior restraint.
What is New York Times Co. v. United States?
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What is June 22 and 27 years old?