Enlightenment Thinkers
Branches of Government
Bill of Rights
Bills and Laws
Washington State Government
100

Who was the Enlightenment thinker that advocated for Women's rights in Government?

Wollstonecraft

100

What branch of government does Congress belong to?

Legislative

100

This amendment gives the citizen what is called the "5 Freedoms"

First Amendment

100

In which Branch are bills introduced?

Legislative

100

What does every state have that defines it's own laws separate from the federal government?

State Constitution

200

This enlightenment thinker believed that "All men are created with unalienable rights"

John Locke

200

Can the President declare war?

No

200

This amendment guards the right to a speedy and fair trial

Sixth Amendment

200

What is the supreme law of the land?

The Constitution

200

In Washington State we consider there to be a fourth unofficial brach of government.  What is it?

The People

300

The term described by John Locke as an agreement between the people and their government to give up some rights for law and order.

Social Contract

300

How many total congress people are there?

535

300

In this amendment it states: "Any powers not enumerated to the federal government are retained by the states and directly to the people"

Tenth Amendment

300

What are the three decisions the president has when they receive a bill from congress?

Signing it, Vetoing it, and Quiet signing it

300

What is the first step of the Initiative and Referendum system?

Getting a signed petition

400

In his book "Leviathan" this enlightenment thinker stated that "Man is born free.  But everywhere he is in Chains"

Rousseau

400

What is an unofficial way that the executive branch can check the legislative?

Not enforcing a law

400

A warrant can only be gained by having two things.  What are they?

Specific Scope of the Search and Probable Cause

400

How can a law be overturned after it is signed by the president

Judicial Review

400

What are the two paths of an Initiative in Washington?

Initiative to the Legislature and an Initiative to the People

500

The theory by John Locke that states that people are born an empty slate that is filled by experience.

Tabula Rasa

500

What is the process of a court case being petitioned to move up to a higher court called?

Appealing

500

In the case of Schenck v United States the Majority opinion used this phrase to describe a limitation on which amendment?

"Shouting Fire in a Crowded Theatre" and the First Amendment

500

What are the three options for a bill when it is going through committee?

Pass it to the full house (Without Amending it), let it die, Amend it then pass to full house

500

How long does the legislature have to wait to amend or vote on a passed initiative?

2 years