Citizenship & Democracy
What is the term for unfair treatment of one group compared to another?
Discrimination
What document was the first federal constitution of the U.S.?
Articles of Confederation
Which branch is responsible for making laws?
Legislative
What does the First Amendment protect?
Freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
What rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Shay’s Rebellion
What is the process called for someone to become a citizen?
Naturalization
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What is the role of the Supreme Court?
To interpret laws and uphold the Constitution
Which amendment protects against self-incrimination?
Fifth Amendment
What is federalism?
The separation of powers between federal and state governments
Name two responsibilities of a U.S. citizen.
Voting and jury duty
What clause makes the Constitution the supreme law of the land?
Supremacy Clause
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
With a 2/3 vote in both the House and Senate
What does the Third Amendment prevent?
Forcing citizens to house soldiers in peacetime
What is gerrymandering?
The unfair division of districts to gain political advantage
Define "socialization."
Learning how to be a part of a group
What compromise counted three out of every five slaves toward a state's population?
3/5th Compromise
Define "checks and balances."
A system where each branch limits the others' power
What is guaranteed by the Seventh Amendment?
The right to a jury trial in civil cases
Name the five main social institutions.
Family, education, religion, economy, government
What are the seven social roles people play in real life?
Consumer, friend, citizen, family member, student/worker, social group member, self
Who were three authors of the Federalist Papers?
Madison, Hamilton, and Jay
What court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Which amendment abolished slavery?
Thirteenth Amendment
Who proposed the Great Compromise?
Richard Sherman