Foundations of Government
What document declared American independence?
Declaration of Independence
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Who heads NC's executive branch?
The Governor (Josh Stein)
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
First Amendment
What does DHS stand for?
Department of Homeland Security
What war helped lead to tensions between Britain and the colonies?
French and Indian War
What does bicameral mean?
Having two legislative houses/chambers
What does SBI stand for?
State Bureau of Investigation
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches?
Fourth Amendment
What is the main purpose of the National Park Service?
To preserve and protect natural and historic resources.
Who believed people have natural rights?
John Locke
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial Branch
What case guaranteed NC students a sound basic education?
Leandro vs. State
What Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Which Enlightenment thinker argued that government power should be divided among branches?
Montesquieu
What was the first representative assembly in America?
House of Burgesses
What system divides power between state and national governments?
Federalism
What can a governor declare during a disaster?
A state of emergency
What Supreme Court case protected student speech in schools?
Tinker v. Demoines
What are natural rights?
Rights people are born with, such as life, liberty, and property
Put these in chronological order: French & Indian War, Boston Tea Party, Declaration of Independence
1. French & Indian War
2. Boston Tea Party
3. Declaration of Independence
Explain checks and balances.
Each branch of government has powers that limit the powers of the other branches.
Explain why the Leandro case was important.
It established that every North Carolina student has the right to a sound basic education.
Explain the difference between civil and criminal law.
Civil law involves disputes between individuals or organizations.
Criminal law involves crimes against society and can result in fines, probation, or jail time.
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?