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U.S. Government
Purposes & Principals of Government
Other Amendments
The Bill of Rights
Tough Stuff
100
Why does our government have a separation of powers?
up to teacher
100
Which principal says that people have the power in our government?
popular sovereignty
100
How many amendments are there total in the constitution?
27
100
Which amendment gives you the freedom of speech?
1st
100
Who did the U.S. declare their independence from?
Britain
200
To prevent one branch from getting too powerful, these were put into place in our government.
checks and balances
200
What must be reasonable fair and impartial?
justice (or the law)
200
Tell me any one of the rights granted by the Civil Rights Amendments (13,14,15)?
up to teacher
200
Which amendment makes sure that the police have a search warrant before they can search your home?
4th
200
How many states must pass or ratify an amendment for it to be taken into the constitution?
38 or 3/4ths
300
Name the three branches of the U.S. government.
Judicial, Executive, Legislative
300
This purpose of government makes sure the citizens do well by providing things like clean air, food, water, and schooling.
Promote General Welfare
300
What right did the 19th Amendment give to women?
the right to vote
300
Which amendment says that you can't be forced to pay an excessive bail?
8th
300
What philosopher came up with the idea of the Social Contract Theory?
Hobbes
400
The U.S. Government isn't a pure democracy but it is known as what kind of democracy?
representative democracy
400
Who said Injustice anywhere, is a threat to justice everywhere"?
MLK
400
What two amendments to the constitution dealt with alcohol?
18 and 21
400
Which amendment says no judge can overturn another Juries decision?
7th
400
What idea or term says that government isn't above the law, and that they must follow the law?
The Rule of Law
500
Which country from history did I use to describe as a pure democracy where the people made all the decisions. (what our government was inspired by)
Greece
500
Which Amendment to the Constitution best gives an example of Federalism?
10th
500
Which president caused the 22nd amendment to be passed because he ran for 4 terms?
FDR
500
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights makes sure that a Grand Jury is called to see if there is enough evidence to stand trial.
5th Amendment
500
What Supreme Court Decision established the idea of judicial review?
Marbury v Maddison