Tipping Points and Philosophies
what was the pamphlet made by Thomas Paine called?
Common Sense
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have in Congress?
1
Who serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military?
the president
What is a legal precedent?
A rule established in a prior case used by courts to decide later cases with similar facts.
Why do advertisers value vast data collection?
It allows for highly targeted ads based on purchasing behavior, demographics, and browsing habits.
What does Miranda v. Arizona require law enforcement to do?
Inform suspects of their 5th and 6th Amendment rights when in custody.
what was hobbes' viewpoint of government?
humans need a powerful government and they don't have the right to overthrow it
How did each state act under the Articles of Confederation? (Under this framework, where was most governing authority located?)
States acted like independent countries
For how long do federal judges serve, and what is the primary reason for this term length?
They serve for life to ensure their independence from political pressure.
Which amendment protects the freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and petition?
1st
What is the primary concern students have regarding apps collecting their data?
Tracking their online activities.
Which early political party, including Aaron Burr, supported strong state governments and believed power should rest closer to the people?
Democratic-Republicans
What is the definition of a "tipping point" as provided by Gladwell?
The moment of critical mass, the threshold, the boiling point.
A change or amendment to the Articles of Confederation required what kind of vote?
Unanimous (all 13 agree)
What vote is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?
A two-thirds majority in both chambers
The right to a fair and speedy trial and the right to legal counsel are guaranteed by which amendment?
6th
Legally, who decides how personal data is used after users grant access through the Terms of Service?
the app
What type of system did the Constitution create to fix the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
federalism
why was the Stamp Act particularly significant?
it was the first tax that was directly collected from those who used the goods. (Domestic tax)
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To address Anti-Federalist concerns about individual liberties
Which principle divides power between the national government and state governments?
federalism
Which doctrine was established by Plessy v. Ferguson?
The "Separate but Equal" doctrine.
How do a majority of students report they would react to engaging with a data-collecting app?
They would not engage with it due to discomfort.
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) upheld what practice?
racial segregation
Which act said that Parliament had the right to tax and make laws for the colonies "in all cases whatsoever,"?
The Declaratory Act
What power did the federal government lack under the Articles of Confederation, making it difficult to fund itself?
The power to levy taxes
How many total members are in the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, AND specifically how many Representatives does Nebraska have?
senate: 100
HOR: 435
Nebraska Reps: 3
Which landmark Supreme Court case overturned Plessy v. Ferguson?
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
When it comes to government data collection, what is the primary concern for students?
The possibility of overreach and surveillance.
Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" (1776) argued forcefully for what?
American independence from British rule.