Historical Docs
Document written to limit the power of the English monarchy
What is the Magna Carta
What is We the People
How long a President's term is if the y don't die, resign, or get removed from office
What is 4 years
What is a democracy
The right to free speech is contained in this Amendment
What is the 1st Amendment
Document written by passengers on a famous boat that was blown off course
Mayflower Compact
This Article of the Constitution is all about the Judicial Branch
What is Article 3
The minimum age required to become President
What is 35
Italy, Germany, and Spain all had this government just before, and during, WWII
What is Fascism
The word "bicameral" means there are this many chambers in the US Congress
What is 2
This document was basically a "breakup" letter from the colonies to Britain
What is the Declaration of Independence
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are collectively known as this
What is the Bill of Rights
Not a popularity contest, it is this group that ultimately elects the President
What is the Electoral College
The "Red Scare" was about fear of this type of government
What is Communism
This term describes the Supreme Court's ability to declare something unconstitutional
What is Judicial Review
Famous writing by Machiavelli, describing how a ruler should act
The Prince
This weak form of government first established by the United States was one reason for a new government
What are the Articles of Confederation
This group of appointed secretaries helps advise the President
What is the cabinet
One example might include the Vatican City
What is Theocracy
After the Vice President, the person with this title is next in line to be President
Who is the Speaker of the House
Thomas Hobbes's book that supports the need for an absolute ruler
Leviathan
He is considered the main author of the Constitution
Who is James Madison
This title is given to the President, since they are technically above all military generals
What is Commander in Chief
After the 1973 coup d'état that overthrew President Salvador Allende, Augusto Pinochet ruled in this form of government
What is a junta
Want to write a letter to the President? You better know this address to the White House.
What is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue