The principle of government that states that the government is restricted in what it may do.
limited government
100
The principle government that divides governmental power into 3 branches.
separation of powers
100
to reject
veto
100
State law required you to be 20 before you can vote. What Amendment was violated?
26th Amendment
100
The Amendment that allows you to purchase and own a firearm.
2nd Amendment
200
What do Articles 1-3 discuss?
the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
200
The Amendment that outlawed alcohol.
18th Amendment
200
The principle of government that divides power between a central and several regional governments.
federalism
200
The Amendment that protects you from incriminating yourself.
5th Amendment
200
The Amendment that abolished slavery.
13th Amendment
300
In order to maintain high approval ratings, the government censored all negative articles and stories in the media. What Amendment was violated?
1st Amendment
300
The principle of government that states that the people are the only source for all governmental power.
popular sovereignty
300
The Amendment that requires the police to obtain a warrant.
4th Amendment
300
The principle of government that allows the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of governmental actions.
judicial review
300
The principle of government that allows each branch to maintain a degree of control over the others.
checks and balances
400
The Amendment that grants citizenship to all those born/naturalized in the U.S.
14th Amendment
400
The Amendment that granted women's suffrage.
19th Amendment
400
Without informing you of your charges, the police held you in custody for 10 years prior to your trial. What Amendment was violated?
6th Amendment
400
The government decided to outlaw Scientology, describing it as a dangerous cult. What Amendment was violated?
1st Amendment
400
The idea that the goverment must be conducted according to Constitutional principles.
Constitutionalism
500
The economic plan that advocates greater governmental involvement & increased governmental spending (i.e. stimulus) to get the economy moving.
Keynesian Economics
500
The Social Security plan that opposes privatization of the program, supports cutting the rate-cap, and advocates for higher rates.
Democrats
500
The economic plan that stresses private sector (not governmental) involvement. It also seeks relief for the upper tier of the economy, minimal regulation.
Supply-Side Economics
500
The Social Security plan that supports the privatization of the program, increasing the retirement age, and offering a private option/voucher program.
Republican
500
State law denied you the right of suffrage based on your race. What Amendment was violated?