Freedom of Religion, Speech and the Press is which Amendment?
First Amendment
100
What is the Constitution?
A document created to regulate the people and the government
100
In Tinker vs. Des Moines case, what did the students wear around their arms?
Black armbands
100
Which branch of government is Congress?
Legislative Branch
100
Do states have to respect other states laws, even if they are different?
YES
200
The Bill of Rights contains how many Amendments?
10
200
The constitution was originally formed to protect which group of people?
White males
200
In Tinker vs. Des Moines, the students sued the school district because which right was violated?
The right of free expression - First Amendment
200
Who is part of the Executive Branch?
President (and his posse)
200
Can Seattle become its own country?
NO
300
What is the Second Amendment?
The Right to Bear Arms
300
What were two arguments made during the Constitution Convention?
States rights
Slavery
300
The Supreme Court stated that students are allowed freedom of speech, however there are restrictions. What are the restrictions?
Students freedom of speech must not violate other laws; must be safe for school environment
300
Who is the president of the senate but cannot vote unless the vote is equally divided?
Vice President of the USA
300
How many states of the original 13 were required to ratify the Constitution?
9
400
If the government thinks you committed a crime, they must convince a group of people called the ________?
(grand) jury
400
List the three parts of the Constitution
Preamble
The Articles
Bill of Rights
400
Why did the students and parents sue in the Santa Fe Independent Schools vs. Doe case?
The students sued the school because it violated their right of religion - the students' religions were not represented during the football games. Schools and religion should not mix.
400
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
To regulate laws
400
How are amendments made? Say both ways
2/3 of Senate and 2/3 House votes yes
or
2/3 of States vote yes
500
What is the Tenth Amendment?
Rights of the states
500
What is the greatest law of the land?
The Constitution
500
Why did Terry sue her school in the New Jersey vs. T.O.L case?
Her school searched her purse, violating her 4th Amendment rights.
500
How old do you have to be to become President?
35
500
Which was the first state to ratify the Constitution ?