Foundation
A mix of democracy and republic where people vote for leaders who make laws on their behalf.
What is Representative Democracy.
He believed people have natural rights - life, liberty and property.
Who is John Locke.
Because of this, the government must follow fair procedures before taking away life, liberty, property.
What is due process.
In this case, race can be a factor in college admissions, but quotas are illegal.
What is Regents of UC v. Bakke.
In this deal, programs where led by FDR to help the US recover from the Great depression.
What is the New Deal (1930s).
A public vote on a specific law or issue. Example, in Florida we recently voted to legalize Marijuana.
What is Referendum.
He thought people are selfish and need government to protect them from chaos and need for a stronger ruler.
Who is Thomas Hobbes.
These were added to the constitution to protect things like freedom of speech and religion.
What are the Bill of Rights.
In this case, students can express free speech in school.
What is, Tinker v. Des Moines.
During the Civil War this right was taken away by Abe Lincoln for fear of rebellion.
What is Habeas Corpus.
The belief that kings were chosen by God to rule.
What is Divine Rights of Kings.
He believed in people's right to rebel if the government became unfair. Hint: helped right the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson.
In this article, you will find the Judicial Branch which is made up of the Supreme court and other federal courts.
What is Article III.
This case allowed racial segregation ("separate but equal"). Hint: the Movie Hidden Figures
What is Plessy v. Ferguson.
This ended the Spanish-American war and US go the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
What is Treaty of Paris (1898).
A document nobles forced King John to sign that forced king's to follow the law - limiting power.
What is the Magna Carta.
Argued that to prevent tyranny and protect liberty, government power should be divided among three distinct branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial.
Who is Montesquieu.
In this concept, power is shared between national and state governments.
What is Federalism.
This case gave the Court power to declare laws unconstitutional (judicial review).
What is Marbury v. Madison.
What is affirmative action.
A time when people started using reason and science to think about life and government.
What is the Enlightenment Era.
He is considered to be the principle author of the U.S. Constitution. Also known as, the "Father of the Constitution".
Who is James Madison.
This was the first attempt at a national government after independence.
What is Articles of Confederation.
In this case, individuals have the right to own guns. (also found in Amendment 2)
What is D.C. v. Heller.
Passed after 9/11 to increase national security.
What is the USA Patriot Act (2001).