Court Cases
In Re Gault
Juveniles are entitled to the same due process rights as adults
What are Amendments
A Change made to a law or the constitution
World War 2
The war was fought between Germany, Italy, Japan and France, Great Britain, and later, the Soviet Union, the United States, and China.
Republic
a form of government where power is vested in the people and exercised by representatives they elect
Constitution
The framework of the government to fix the problems from the Articles of Confederation.
Marbury v. Madison
Established judicial review
1st Amendment
freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition the government.
World War 1
It was fought over, Intense national pride and rivalry among European powers.And Competition for colonies and resources.
Democracy
power ultimately resides in the people
Articles of Confederation
The nation's first attempt at a national government
Gideon v. Wainwright
Guaranteed the right to counsel in criminal cases.
26th Amendment
Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
Cold War
a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, primarily from 1947 to 1991
Monarchy
a form of government in which a single person, known as a monarch, holds the highest authority, often for life
Declaration of Independence
The document that signed away the colonist from the English
Miranda v. Arizona
Established the requirement for police to inform suspects of their constitutional rights during arrest.
4th Amendment
protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Soviet Union sent missiles to Cuba
Unitary
All political power is concentrated in the central government
Bill of Rights
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
Dred Scott vs Sandford
African Americans, whether enslaved or free, could never be citizens
6th amendment
protects the rights of the accused in criminal prosecutions. (Jury)
Vietnam War
The communist government of North Vietnam fought against South Vietnam and its primary ally, the United States.
Confederal
a political system where independent states or nations
Boston Tea party
Colonists disguised as Native Americans dumped 342 chests of tea belonging to the British East India Company into Boston Harbour to protest the Tea Act and the British Parliament's taxation without colonial representation.