Government Basics
What are two parts of the U.S. Legislative Branch?
House and Senate
The Bill of Rights includes...
10 Amendments
Which group is disenfranchised with obstacles to voting
Low-income, people of color, and marginalized communities
What was the majority opinion in Roe v. Wade (1973)?
The 14th Amendment protects abortion rights under privacy
DAILY DOUBLE: A _________ is a political tactic where citizens refuse to engage with a group to push for change.
DAILY DOUBLE: What power belongs to the Judicial Branch?
Interpret (evaluate) laws
Which amendment gives power to the states?
10th Amendment
Eliminate discriminatory practices
In 2022, ______________________ returned abortion law control to states.
Dobbs v. Jackson (2022)
The __________________ was a grassroots struggle for racial and social justice in the mid-twentieth century.
Civil Rights Movement
What does "gridlock" mean in government?
Political stalemates (not working together)
What was the purpose of the 14th Amendment?
To protect rights from state governments
The US Federal Tax system is...
Progressive
A __________________ opinion shows disagreement with the Court’s ruling.
Dissent
This political party supports increased defence spending
Republican Party (GOP)
What was the Anti-Federalists' main concern?
No Bill of Rights in U.S. government
T/F: The First Amendment includes the right to privacy
False
What was the dissenting opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson (2022)?
The 14th Amendment protects the right to abortion
Name an example of an entitlement program
Social Security, Medicaid, or Medicare
Which movement advocates for racial justice and against systemic racism?
What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
Break ties with Great Britain
5th Amendment
DAILY DOUBLE: Name one obstacle to voting
Polling place closures, Voter ID laws, and felon disenfranchisement
Which of the following best describes the Electoral College system in the U.S.?
A body of representatives chosen by each state to vote for the president
___________________ prevents one branch from overpowering another.
Checks and Balances