US Constitution
How many senators and house of representatives are there in congress?
100 Senators and 435 Representatives
_________________ a phrase coined in 1845, is the idea that the United States is destined—by God, its advocates believed—to expand its dominion and spread democracy and capitalism across the entire North American continent.
Manifest Destiny
As a 27 Year Old, can Mr. Rahman run for president?
No, in order to run for president you have to be 35 years old.
Which program has the highest government spending as of right now?
Social Security
What is the power of the Supreme Court?
Judicial Review, they can determine if laws, executive orders, are constitutional/unconstitutional.
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 led to the forced removal of several Native American tribes from the Southeast. Over a quarter of the Cherokee population died on the forced march West to Indian territory - a tragedy that would come to be known as _________________.
Trail of Tears
Mr. Rahman is arrested for slapping a baby. He is convicted in court and charged with 100 years of prison. Is this constitutionally allowed? Why or why not?
No because this would violate amendment 8- No cruel or unusual punishment.
What are the charges that have been brought against Donald Trump?
What does the 13th and 15th Amendment do?
13th Amendment bans slavery
15th Amendment states that all men are allowed to vote and racial status cannot be used to stop men from voting.
What was the main cause of the Civil War?
Disagreements over slavery
Mr. Rahman is arrested for forging fake money. He is taken to court and the court finds him not guilty due to lack of evidence. 5 years later Mr. Rahman writes a book about how he was able to forge fake money and get away with it. He is not arrested again. Why?
Because of Amendment 5- Double Jeopardy. You can't be tried for the same crime.
What is affirmative action and what is its status today?
Affirmative Action is an active effort by the US government to improve educational and job outcomes for minorities and women. As of right now the Supreme Court has declared affirmative action in college admission as unconstitutional
What is the Electoral College system?
In order to become president, a candidate has to win 270 Electoral Votes. They win electoral votes by winning over a state's majority votes which lets them take all of that state's electoral votes.
The US, under President Thomas Jefferson, bought 530 million acres of land (shown in green) from France in 1803, known as the _____________________.
Louisiana Purchase
Jonathan has been banned on twitter for hate speech. He has sued Twitter on the grounds that his first amendment right to Freedom of Speech has been violated. Does he have a case? Why or why not?
No because freedom of speech doesn't protect you from consequences from private businesses/corporations. Twitter isn't the government, it's exercising its right to prevent hate speech on its business.
Which country has received the most foreign aid from the US?
Afghanistan
Explain how a bill becomes a law in three steps
First it has to be introduced in a body of Congress (the House of Representatives or the Senate). Then it has to pass both houses of Congress. Then the President has to sign off on it. If president vetoes the bill, 2/3rds of Congress will need to vote to override the veto.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
Europe should stay out of the Americas, and the USA will stay out of Europe
Police knock on Mr. Rahman's house and demand to be led inside. Does Mr. Rahman have to let them in?
Not necessarily. Police need a warrant in order to search your property.
What's the main cause of the current Writer's Strike?
Streaming has ruined payment for writers. They're not getting residuals. Writers want a better contract.