Foundational Docs.
Which document declares independence from British rule?
Declaration of Independence
Which court case deals with no guns around school?
US v. Lopez
First Amendment
Which branch of government makes laws?
Legislative
What is lobbying?
Lobbying is meeting with legislators or pushing an idea through for a change.
The first written constitution of the United States
Articles of Confederation
Equal Protection Clause, 14th amendment, and racial discrimination in public schools
Brown v. Board of Education
Fourth Amendment
This chamber of Congress is able to initiate impeachment of the president
House of representatives
Voting based on what party you're associated with
Straight ticket voting
Allows checks and balances of other branches
Federalist 78
Corporations and unions could spend unlimited money on political advertising
Citizens United v. FEC
Which amendment ended women's suffrage?
19th Amendment
Allows the president to reject legislation passed by Congress
Veto power
Voting based on PAST years
Retrospective Voting
Which document was written by Anti-Federalists arguing that a large republic would be unable to represent the people?
Brutus 1
The Supreme Court's power of judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
Which amendment grants sovereign immunity?
11th Amendment
Judicial Review
An individual's belief that their vote can influence what the government does
political efficiency
What does Fed. 71 argue? Who was it written by?
Federalist 71, written by Alexander Hamilton, argues that a four-year presidential term with the possibility of reelection gives the president enough independence to resist temporary public opinion.
The right to remain silent came from?
Miranda v. Arizona
Which amendment states that the president can only serve two terms?
22nd Amendment
Allows Congress to monitor the executive branch
Congressional Oversight
An individual's belief that their vote does NOT matter
Voter apathy