Principles of the Gov't
Articles and Amending the Constitution
The Bill of Rights
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Court Cases
100
Which principle of the Constitution is being expressed when the Supreme Court declares laws passed by Congress to be unconstitutional?
Checks and balances.
100

Powers not specifically listed in the constitution, yet can  still be executed (carried out) are given by what clause?

Elastic clause a.k.a. necessary and proper clause. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18

100
What are the five freedoms in the first amendment?
speech, press, religion, assembly, petition
100
According to the fourth amendment, which guarantees against unreasonable searches and seizures, what TWO things does a police officer need to search your home?
probable cause, search warrant
100
Students rights to freedom of expression were clarified in this court case.
Tinker v. Des Moines
200
What is one way that people can show popular sovereignty?
What is voting
200

This clause (Found in Article VI) in the Constitution fixes any conflicts that may arise between the states and the national government.

Supremacy clause

200
Which amendment says powers not given to the federal government (such as public schools and drivers licenses) belong to the states and people?
10th amendment
200
This amendment states that punishments should be in proportion to the crime committed? It is often used to argue against the death penalty.
What is the 8th amendment?
200
Which court case said you get an attorney when you are charged with a crime, no matter what kind of crime you are charged with?
Gideon v. Wainwright
300
This idea states that the law requires fair application to everyone- even the president! Everyone must be committed to the law. Prevents tyranny (It also states the law can't be abused by leaders, police, etc.)
What is rule of law
300
What proportion of both houses of Congress are needed to PROPOSE an amendment?
What is 2/3 of both.
300
Under eminent domain, the government can take your property if what TWO conditions are met?
public use, pay a fair price
300

This amendment defined a citizen as anyone born or naturalized in the United States. It also said people get equal protection under the law. Homer Plessy used this as his argument to sue the government

What is the 14th amendment.

300
In this court case , a suspects 5th amendment right to remain silent and 6th amendment right to have an attorney were clarified. SUSPECTS MUST BE READ THESE RIGHTS!
What is Miranda v. Arizona
400
In our form of government, power is shared between the federal government and the states. What is this called?
What is Federalism?
400
It is hard for amendments to be passed.... This is because a proposed amendment becomes law when it is ratified by ________ (what proportion) of the states.
What is 3/4 of the states
400
The government cannot create an official state religion. This is covered under what clause?
What is the Establishment Clause?
400
Johnny steals a car in Florida and drives to Georgia where he is finally caught. Both Florida and Georgia want to charge him. Is this a problem? WHY?
YES- Double jeopardy!
400
In this case, the Supreme Court ruled that juveniles should have the same due process rights as adults
In re Gault
500
3 part... What are powers given to the national government called? Powers to the States? Powers they share? LABEL WHICH IS WHICH!
National powers -Expressed (Enumerated); States- Reserved; shared- concurrent
500
How many amendments are in the Constitution AND what were the first 10 called?
27 amendments in the Constitution. The first 10 are called the Bill of Rights.
500
Which three amendments that we learned furthered suffrage?
15, 19, 26 (minorities, women, lowered voting age)
500
List one way that first amendment rights are limited
Can't lie (libel, slander), can't create a 'clear and present danger', urge people to commit crimes, etc.
500
Brown v. the Board of Education overturned segregation. What was the name of the court case that established segregation?
What is Plessy v. Ferguson?
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