Amendments
Types of Law
Because of this case
Famous Documents
Vocabulary
100
13th Amendment.
Abolished Slavery.
100
Laws passed by local governments and only apply to those in that community.
Local Law
100
Tinker v. Des Moines
Upheld the right of students to freedom of speech.
100
Ended the struggle between the Nobles and the King.
Gave more power to the citizens.
English Bill of Rights
100
This word means 'to Approve'. Used when Amendments are approved.
DOUBLE POINTS!!
Ratify or Ratification
200
This Amendment granted suffrage for women.
19th Amendment.
200
Law designed to resolve disputes between private parties and compensate victims.
Civil Law
200
Because of this case the "Rule of Law" is said to apply to everyone .... even Presidents.
United States v. Nixon
200
Established Limited Government and trial by jury.
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Magna Carta
200
An agreement among people in a society with a government. People follow rules, government protects the people's rights.
Social Contract
300
This amendment established citizenship and provides equal protection of citizens regardless of race.
14th Amendment.
300
Law designed to punish those who commit crimes.
Criminal Law.
300
Because of this case citizens are given the right to legal counsel even if they cannot afford one.
DOUBLE POINTS!!
Gideon v. Wainwright
300
This 1776 publication moved the colonist to declare independence from England.
Common Sense
300
Media organization that exposes illegal practices or waste. The opposing party makes sure the party in office does not abuse it's power.
Watchdog
400
This amendment lowered the voting age to 18. (Vietnam War)
26th Amendment.
400
Law that covers crimes committed by the members of the armed forces.
Double Points!!
Military Law.
400
D.C v. Heller
400
The first constitution. Created a weak central government.
Articles of Confederation
400
Power is divided between states and national government.
Federalism
500
This amendment prohibits poll tax.
DOUBLE POINTS!!
24th Amendment.
500
Covers interpretations of the powers of the Federal Government, disputes between the branches of government, disputes between the Fed & states, and the scope of the rights protected by the Amendments.
Constitutional Law
500
Bush v. Gore
Halted Florida recount due to lack of standard.
Bush became President.
500
These writings helped persuade some states to ratify the United States Constitution.
Federalist Papers
500
Overall Plan for dealing with other nations.
Goal is National Security, build trade, promote world peace and advance democracy around the world.
Foreign Policy