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Origins and Purposes of Law
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RANDOM
100
This document limited monarchy, established rule of law, gave Advisors to Parliment, and it allowed for trials by jury.
What is MAGNA CARTA?
100
Obey, laws, pay taxes, defend the nation, register for the selective services, and serve on a jury are ----????----- of a citizen.
What is obligations or duties?
100
The two major political parties in the United States are...
What is Democrats? What is Republicans?
100
Direct Democracy, Representative Democracy, Socialism, Communism, Monarchy, Oligarchy, Autocracy, and Absolute Monarchy are...
What is FORMS OF GOVERNMENT?
100

system of government shared between the central government and the states.

Federal system

200
This philosopher's beliefs influenced the Founding Father's and the Declaration of Independence with - natural rights - life, liberty, and property - social contract
Who is John Locke?
200

This case established the right for those accused of crimes to have legal counsel (a lawyer)

Gideon v. Wainwright

200

35 years old, lived in the US for 14 years, MUST BE A Natural Born Citizen. The above are qualifications for the ....?

What is the QUALIFICATIONS of the President of the United States?

200
This branch of government MAKES LAWS... How many houses does it have? Name them.
What is the LEGISLATIVE BRANCH? 2 houses: House of Representatives and Senate
200
Everyone must obey the law.
What is RULE OF LAW?
300
These ideas of ---?--- influenced the Founding Fathers - Separation of Powers - 3 Branches - Checks and Balances
Who is Montesquieu?
300
This landmark supreme court case made the JUDICIAL REVIEW equal to the Legislative and Executive Branches...
What is Marbury v. Madison?
300

Magna Carta --------> Limited Monarchy

Mayflower Compact --------> _________________

Which phrase completes the blank? A. Separation of powers B. Economic freedom C. Self-governance D. Individual rights

What is C. Self-governance 

300
Name the branch of government that enforces laws.
What is the Executive Branch?
300
How is citizenship obtained?
What is NATURALIZATION PROCESS?
400
This early document protects people's rights and it highly impacted the Colonists in writing the Declaration of Independence.
What is the English Bill of Rights?
400

Name the landmark Supreme Court case dealing with school and 1st Amendment issues...

What is Hazelwood v. Kuhlmier?

400

The main goal of the Bill of Rights is to

To protect individuals from government abuses of power 

400

Which right ensures the fair treatment of a citizen during court proceedings?

Due Process (Fifth Amendment)

400
written plan for government (an outline), where powers and responsibilities are listed, outlines the limitations of the 3 branches, protects the rights of the people...
What is THE CONSTITUTION?
500
- Stamp Act, Quatering Act, Tea Act - No Taxation without Representation LED TO - ...?...
What is the Declaration of Independence?
500
(1) First name the landmark Supreme Court case that made "Separate but Equal" legal AND then (2) name the landmark Supreme Court case that made segregation unconstitutional? LOOKING FOR TWO Landmark Supreme Court Cases!!!
What is (1) Plessy v. Ferguson? What is (2) Brown v. Board of Education?
500

Some parents believe crosswalks should be installed at a residential intersection for the safety of children who walk to and from school. What level of government should handle this?

Local

500
Name the CHIEF EXECUTIVE for all three levels of government and name the level of government.
What is: Local Level - Mayor State Level - Governor Federal Level - President
500

Why must members of the Florida Legislature be residents of the district they are elected to represent?

to promote familiarity with voter concerns