Bill of Rights (1)
What does the 1st Amendment state?
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What two things are found in the 5th Amendment?
Right to remain silent/ Double Jeopardy
What is the name of the principle found in the US Constitution that best represents this phrase?
"We the People"
Popular Soverignty
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What are the three branches of government? List a position someone can hold in each branch.
Legislative- U.S. Senator, U.S. House of Representative
Executive- President, Vice President, Cabinet Member
Judicial- Supreme Court Justice, Judge
What is the purpose of an Appellate Court? (What does it do?)
Court of appeals, appeal to this court to overturn a decision or to appeal a case where you feel you were tried unjustly.
What does the 3rd Amendment state?
Protection from government allowing soldiers to quarter in peoples homes (Live in peoples homes without permission), except in wartime
WHEEL OF CHAOS
What does the 2nd Amendment detail?
Right to bear arms (Own firearms)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What principle of the constitution focuses on rules that are set in place for the government to follow? These rules limit the amount of true total power the government has.
Limited Government
What was the name of the first national government for the United States that established a loose alliance between the thirteen states?
Articles of Confederation
What was the impact of Miranda v. Arizona?
Led to the requirement of Miranda warnings/rights being read to individuals being arrested by law enforcement. (You have right to remain silent, right to attorney, anything you say shall be used against you in court of law)
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What amendment looks at your protection from an unreasonable search/seizure (Otherwise would need a warrant)?
4th Amendment
What amendment presents the idea that you also have rights that are not listed in the constitution?
9th Amendment
What does the principle known as the "Separation of Powers" look at in the US Constitution?
Separate the power of government into three branches (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What were two issues with the Articles of Confederation?
-Inability to tax
-Could not pay soldiers
-No executive branch
-States still remained loyal to states
-National currency was weak
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What was the impact of Brown v. Board of Ed.
Required the desegregation of schools. Public schools could no longer segregate students.
What amendment looks at your right to having a fair/public trial, right to a jury, and right to a lawyer
6th Amendment
What does the 7th Amendment look at?
Right to a trial with a civil case
What is the name of the principle/idea found in the US Constitution that proposes the idea of a central "national" government that shares power to state governments?
Federalism
How are the numbers of representatives decided for each state for the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate? (How are they different)
-House of Representatives decided by population (Larger population, more representatives)
-Senate is equal amongst all states (2 Senators for each state)
What was the impact of the Dred Scott v. Sandford Supreme Court case?
Brought up the topic of the rights of slaves which led to further polarization of northern and southern states. Four years after the decision, the Civil War would begin.
What is stated in the 10th Amendment?
Anything not listed in the constitution, it is up to the states to decide
What does the 8th Amendment detail?
Right to protection from excessive fines and cruel/unreasonable punishment when arrested
WHEEL OF CHAOS
In the US Constitution, it talks about "checks and balances". What does this mean and what is an example of a check/balance?
"Checks and Balances" are sections written in the constitution that prevent one single branch of government from gaining too much power. For example, the legislative branch has the power to impeach the president if they are found doing something that tarnishes the presidency.
What was the impact of Tinker v. Des Moines
Expanded on your freedom of speech via your freedom of expression. (Clothing within public schools)
What was the impact of the Plessy v. Ferguson case?
Stated that enslaved individuals were not seen as U.S. citizens. Supported the concept of "Separate, but equal". The Jim Crow Laws would be of importance as well.