Constitution
A formal introduction to a Constitution that begins the document.
What is a preamble?
Which government can declare war?
Federal Government
The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.
What is the Bill of Rights?
Basis for the right to remain silent.
What is the 5th Amendment?
This is an attack on the character of a person rather than his or her opinions or arguments.
ad hominem
This branch of government is responsible for interpreting the law
What is the Supreme Court?
This court case ruled that states did not have the power to tax the national bank (and by extension the federal government). Reinforced the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution.
McCulloch v. Maryland
Guarantees all citizens freedom of religion.
What is the 1st Amendment?
You can't be tried twice for the same crime.
What is double jeopardy?
This is an appeal that presents what most people, or a group of people think, in order to persuade one to think the same way.
Ad populum/bandwagon
Mr. President, this really is your main job.
What is enforce laws?
Which government has taxing power?
Both state and federal government
All about search and seizure.
What is the 4th Amendment?
Don't worry if you can't afford one- the 6th Amendment has you covered!
What is an attorney?
This is a diversionary tactic that avoids the key issues, often by avoiding opposing arguments by changing the subject rather than addressing them.
Red Herring
The branch of government responsible for writing laws.
What is the legislative?
Powers that belong to the state
Reserved powers
If we forgot to say it, it can still be a right thanks to this tag on near the end.
What is the 9th Amendment.
It gives the power to the people (if we didn't say it)
What is the 10th Amendment?
The first step will lead to subsequent unpreventable steps
Slippery Slope
A two-house legislature that works to propose and approve laws- called Congress in the United States.
What is bicameral?
Powers that belong to the federal government
Delegated powers
You're gonna' need 2/3 of both chambers and 3/4 of states to do this.
What is pass an Amendment?
Sorry troops, the inn is closed- this amendment out front should have told you!
What is the 3rd amendment?
This ignores an opponent’s actual position and exaggerates and/or distorts it instead
Straw Man