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FOUNDATIONS & CONSTITUTION

100

This principle means no one is above the law. (Think Nixon case)

Rule of law

200

This system divides power between national and state governments.

Federalism

300

This document was weak and ineffective for the new country. 

Articles of Confederation

400

This part of the Constitution explains its purpose.

Preamble

500

This fraction of states is needed to ratify an amendment.

3/4

BILL OF RIGHTS & FREEDOMS

100

In the 1st amendment, Congress "shall make no law" to establish what?

a religion

200

When Ms. L travels to Michigan over the summer, she takes her little .22 caliber Astra Cub hand gun with her because she's not going to get messed with at some gas station on I-75. 

Why can she freely do this?

2nd amendment applies to individual self-protection (Dist of Columbia. v Heller)

300

Angel got stopped for speeding on his way to school, and the cop went through his glove box looking for a weapon.

On what individual right could Angel fight back against this

potential violation of the 4th amendment right to illegal search and seizure

400

According to the 10th amendment, powers not specifically given the federal government are reserved for whom?

The states

500

If you can't afford an attorney then you can't get a speedy and fair trial, so that is a violation of your rights. (Gideon v Wainwright) What amendment is this?

6th

BRANCHES & POWERS

100

The Department of Treasury belongs to this branch?

Executive

200

The Department of Homeland Security funding bill still isn't signed. 

What branch is directly dealing with this?

Where in the Constitution says they can?

Legislative

Article I

300

Trial, Lower Courts, Supreme. 

What branch deals with these things?

Where in the constitution can you find out about these terms? 

Judicial

III

400

This system limits power overreaches. 

Checks and Balances

500

This power allows courts to declare laws unconstitutional.

Judicial Review

CONGRESS & PRESIDENT

100

This is the total number of U.S. Senators.

Why 

100

2 per state to promote equal representation 

200

This chamber is based on population.

House of Representatives

300

This compromise created a bicameral legislature.

Great Compromise

400

This congressional leader gathers votes and keeps members in line.

Whip

500

The Speaker of the House is the top chamber leader, what is the title of their second in command?

House Majority Leader

COURTS, ELECTIONS & CASES

100

This is the number of electoral votes needed to win.

270

200

This group officially elects the president.

Electoral College

300

This case established judicial review.

Marbury V Madison

400

Brown v Board of Education overturned what "separate but equal" case?

Plessy v Ferguson

500

This case protected student free speech in schools.

Tinker v Des Moines