Philosophical & Historical Foundations of the Constitution
This field of study influenced ideas about law, justice, and government used by the Founders.
What is philosophy?
This House leader controls debate and committee assignments.
Who is the Speaker of the House?
This Senate power is required to approve treaties and appointments.
What is advice and consent?
This legal principle means law developed through court decisions.
What is case law?
This amendment protects individuals from being forced to quarter soldiers during peacetime.
What is the 3rd Amendment?
This form of government practiced in ancient Athens directly influenced American political thought.
What is democracy?
This Senate officer presides when the Vice President is absent.
Who is the President Pro Tempore?
This annual address reports on national conditions and policy goals.
What is the State of the Union?
This legal tradition is based on custom and precedent rather than statutes.
What is common law?
This amendment includes protections against self-incrimination and eminent domain abuse.
What is the 5th Amendment?
This movement challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and promoted religious freedom.
What is the Protestant Reformation?
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This clause gives Congress power over trade between states.
What is the Commerce Clause?
This executive power allows forgiveness of a federal crime.
What is a pardon?
This person brings a case in civil court.
Who is the plaintiff?
This amendment guarantees jury trials in certain civil (non-criminal) cases.
What is the 7th Amendment?
This document written by Martin Luther in 1517 helped spark demands for reform and individual conscience.
What are the 95 Theses?
This law authorizes government spending for a specific purpose.
What is an appropriation?
This constitutional requirement limits who may become President.
What is natural born citizen?
This government lawyer brings charges in criminal cases.
Who is the prosecutor?
This amendment states that people have rights not specifically listed in the Constitution.
What is the 9th Amendment?
This type of government, inspired by Rome, allows citizens to elect representatives to govern on their behalf.
What is a republic?
This term means more than half of the members present in a legislative body.
What is a majority?
The 22nd Amendment says that no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, which President broke with tradition and was elected 4 times, prompting this amendment.
Who is FDR, or Franklin Roosevelt?
This term refers to the collective body of licensed attorneys.
What is the Bar?
This amendment was used to apply many Bill of Rights protections to the states.
What is the 14th Amendment?