Classical Heritage
What does rule of law mean?
No one is above the law
What is the supreme law of the land?
The us constitution
Describe the Amendment process?
Step 1- proposal - requires a 2/3 vote of both house
Step 2- Ratification - requires 3/4ths of the state legislatures
What type of law does the supreme court mainly deal with?
Constitutional law
What do you call a legally recognized resident of our country?
Citizen
Name four things we get from Judeo-Christian tradition?
Rule of law, Ethical ideas of justice, Individual worth, and personal responsibility
What do Article 1,2 and 3 deal with?
The three Branches
a. Article 1- legislative branch
b. Article 2- executive branch
c. Article 3- judicial branch
Four parts of the fifth amendment?
Due process, Eminent domain, double jeopardy, and no self-incrimination
Vietnam
Tinker v. Des Moines
A person who is born in the us is a citizen no matter where their parents are from?
Law of soil
How does the Bible establish individual worth and Rule of Law?
Everyone is equal in God's eyes
What is another name for the elastic clause?
Necessary and proper clause
What are the first ten Amendment called?
Bill of Rights
In which court case did the supreme court get the power of judicial review?
Marbury vs. Madison
This demands that all people under arrest be brought before a judge?
Writ of habeus corpus
What type of government did they have in Ancient Greece?
Direct Democracy - everyone votes on everything, no elected leaders
What group of people were against retification of the us constitution
Bill of rights
Name the five freedoms?
5 freedoms
A.speech B.press C.religion D.assembly E.petition
Silent
Miranda v. Arizona
what are the four requirements for becoming a citizen?
Citizenship requirements (4)
A.Lawfully live in US for 5 years
B.passed a test based on civics
C.Be of good moral character
D.swear loyalty to the US
What is essential to all democracies, it is when people are involved in government?
Civic participation
Name 5 enumerated powers?
Declare war, coin and print money, regulate trade, make rules for citizenship, regulate commerce, patents, post offices, weights and measures, establish courts
Amendments - one word
A. unusual B. searches C. Housing D. arms E. speedy F. slavery G. poll H. woman I. 18 J. petition
Amendments - one word
A, 8th Amendment B. 4th Amendment C. 3rd Amendment d. 2nd Amendment E. 6th Amendment F. 13th Amendment G. 24th Amendment H. 19th Amendment I. 26th Amendment J. 1st Amendment
Which court case ended segregation?
Brown vs. Board of Education
What are four responsibilities that citizens should do?
Responsibilities (4)
A.vote B.Join a party C.run for office D. petition E.be informed F.volunteer G.Attend public meetings