IDEAS OF GOVERNMENT
Where limited government derives from
What is Rule Of Law; Magna Carta?
This case was the cause of failure of a fair trial, as a lawyer was not appointed
What is Gideon v. Mainwright?
Cruel and unusual punishments
What is the 8th amendment?
The major thing that started the civil war
What is Slavery?
The infamous boycott against Britain at the Boston Harbor
What is the Boston Tea Party?
The idea that lets other government individuals "balance" by "checking" each other
What are Checks and Balances?
This case gave juveniles the same due process as adults
What is In Re Gault?
Prohibits double jeopardy and protects from self-incrimination
What is the 5th amendment?
The president during the Civil War
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
The document by Thomas Paine that contributed to breaking away from Britain
What is Common Sense?
The name of the agreement the people and the government have
What is Social Contract?
The outcome of this case led to the Civil War
What is Dred Scott v. Sandford?
Right to bear arms
What is the 2nd amendment?
This country's economy was boosted because of the Korean War.
What is Japan?
What taxes against colonists were named ("Stamp ____", "Townshend ____"
What are the ___ Acts?
This system of government divides power between a national government and state or regional governments
What is Federalism?
A president ignored a court ruling, and started this case
What is US v. Nixon?
Quartering soldiers banned
What is the 3rd amendment?
Very expensive war between British and French colonies in North America
What is the French and Indian War?
Killing of five people by British soldiers in 1770
What was the Boston Massacre?
This type of government is led by a religious leader
What is Theocracy?
The right to free expression during school
What is Tinker v. Des Moines?
Voting age becomes 18 after this amendment
What is the 26th amendment?
This 1812 conflict with Great Britain, sparked by issues like impressment and trade restrictions
What was the War of 1812?
Series of laws passed by Parliament meant to punish colonists for the boycotts
What was the Intolerable Acts?