Constitutional Convention
"All states should receive the same amount of representatives! It's only fair!" was the plan proposed by this small state.
What is New Jersey or the New Jersey plan?
"Love"; This principle states that the rules of the Constitution apply equally to all citizens, regardless of whether they are a member of the government or not.
What is Limited Government?
The legislative branch (Congress) is split into 2 parts. What is the word for a legislature with two houses?
What is bicameral?
The dreadful verdict of this case was overturned with the ratification of the 13th and 14th amendments.
What is Dred Scott v. Sandford?
"Pew! Pew!" Your right to bear arms is protected by this amendment.
What is the 2nd Amendment?
"All states should receive representatives based on the amount of people who live there! It's only fair!" was the plan proposed by this large state.
What is Virginia or the Virginia Plan?
"Remember"; This principle states that citizens will vote for representatives who speak for them in the government. This is practiced through Congress/
What is Republicanism?
There are all sorts of courts that make up the Judicial branch, but the court that has the most power is called...
What is the Supreme Court?
We have this precedent-setting supreme court case to thank for Judicial Review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
You wouldn't want to be a third wheel! The 3rd amendment prevents the government from...
What is quartering of soldiers?
As a result of this resolution, Congress was split into two parts; the House of Representatives (based on state population) and the Senate (2 senators from each state).
What is the Great Compromise?
"Fries"; This principle, as stated in the 10th amendment, says that while the federal government is the highest authority in the country, all powers not explicitly given to the federal government must go to the states.
What is Federalism?
All federal laws must not violate this document created in 1787.
What is the Constitution?
Better check out the verdict of this case before you take your goods on the GO-- this case says that Congress has the right to regulate interstate commerce.
What is Giddens v. Ogden?
"Come back with a warrant!" You can legally say this to the police if they as to search your property due to this amendment.
What is the 4th amendment?
This compromise allowed slave states to count slaves as what fraction of a white person when counting population.
What is Three-Fifths?
"Sonic"; This principle separates the duties of the government in three. One INTERPRETS the laws, one ENFORCES the laws and one MAKES the laws.
What is Separation of Powers?
This branch is the head of the military forces.
What is the Executive branch?
Better get your money from a different source! This court case says the states cannot tax the federal government.
What is McCullough v. Maryland?
This is the right people are referring to when they say: "I plead the 5th!"
What is freedom from self-incrimination A.K.A. the 5th amendment?
The presidential election is decided by two types of votes: the popular vote (citizens voting) and votes from this aspect of government.
What is the Electoral College?
"Chili"; This principle gives each branch of the government the ability to hold the other two branches accountable for their actions. In this way, no branch of government becomes more powerful than any other.
What are Checks and Balances?
This branch has the power to impeach the president if necessary.
What is the Legislative branch?
The outcome of this case lead to an entire Trail of Tears; only the federal government has the power to control Native American land.
What is Worchester v. Georgia?
What are Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press and Speech? (RAPPS)