Terms
Define “Popular Sovereignty”
The people are the source of Govt. power; Govt. based on the consent of the people.
Do you have a right: Charlés had been asked by cop Bloke to let him into his home, which is an unreasonable search. But cop Bloke suspects Charlés of having illegal materials. Does Charlés have a right?
Yes, under article 4 of the bill of rights states that people have the right to be secure against unreasonable searches.
What do the first three articles of the constitution detail?
The powers of the branches of government and how they have checks and balances.
What do articles 3-8 of the Bill of Rights detail?
How this country deals with criminals, and criminal rights; rights of the accused.
Where did the Founding frames address slavery in the constitution?
Trick question - they didn’t.
Define “Republicanism”
A system of Govt. that emphasizes pop. sov., limited and representative govt, individual rights, and patriotic/virtuous citizenry.
Do you have a right: Mahx trespassed illegally, and was sent to trial. The lawyer asks him if he trespassed on the day that he did, and he refused to answer. Does he have a right?
Yes, under Amendment 5 of the Bill of Rights, Mahx is protected from “self-incrimination.”
Name three things that the president cannot do.
Make laws, declare wars, decide how money will be spent, interpret laws, choose cabinet members or supreme court justices without senate approval.
What did the Shays Rebellion cause?
Added urgency to the movement to produce a new, strengthened constitution.
What is direct elect vs. elector Elect?
Direct elect is when every citizen is allowed to vote for the position of an individual whereas an Elector elect is when the people vote on educated representatives to represent the people when voting for the position of an individual.
What is the difference between the two concepts “Separation of Powers” and “Checks and Balances?”
“Separation of Powers” is the basis for the concept of a three branch govt, while “Checks and Balances” is the shared and equal power between the three branches, and how it prevents corruption.
Do you have a right: Haden is on trial for kidnapping a dog, Haden wants to pay bail, so that he could run away believing that they were innocent and didn’t need a trial, but paid bail just so that the cops won’t follow, but doesn’t state if they will come back for the trial. Does Haden have a right to get out of jail?
No, under article 8 it states that anyone can remain out of jail by paying bail until their trial, since they don’t want to go to trial they would not be allowed to pay bail, and will remain in jail.
What is the 5th article in the Constitution, and what does this say about the Founding Framers?
Amending the Constitution. This tells us that the Founding Framers knew they couldn’t predict the future and that the Constitution would need to be a living document, able to be changed as societal standards change.
Why was checks and balances made apart of the 6 big ideas of the constitution?
Because the founding frames feared unequal representation of one branch of power.
Of the 12,000 calls for amending the constitution since 1789, how many have been ratified? (Closest wins points)
27
Which priority of the founding frames is displayed in article 4 of the constitution?
Balance state autonomy with federal authority
Do you have a right: Kenisha and a couple of her friends were silent protesting in a private school library. Security kicked the protestors out of the library because it was against school policy. Kenisha claimed that she had a right, was she right?
No because although under article 1 of the bill of rights you have a right to free speech and protest, it also depends on the location, since it was a private school they needed to follow school policy.
What does the first big idea of the constitution “limited power” entail?
That we the people have rights that the government cannot take away
In which article of the Constitution is this quote written: “Laws are a dead letter without courts to expound and define their true meaning and operation?”
Article 3, The Judicial Article
What does this quote in a illustration from one of Mr. T’s slideshows refer to: “Sure, he’s big… but we hold the leash”
(Explain the concept, not just the image).
A dog (the govt.) being led by the people; the Govt. is restricted in what it can do, while it’s big, it works for and is theoretically kept in power by the people of the U.S.
Which priority of the founding frames is displayed in article 4 of the constitution?
Balance state autonomy with federal authority
Do you have a right: Cat is being held in jail while she’s being investigated for a crime. The lead detective dies, putting the investigation on hold, and they decide to keep Cat in jail, believing her to be a danger to society. Does Cat have a right?
Yes, Amendment 6 protects the right to a “speedy and fair trial.”
Why did the founding framers not address slavery in the constitution?
They were embarrassed by the institution, and thought it was morally wrong, and didn’t want it to be a permanent moral in the constitution.
What is one economic policy that was stated by both Trump and Harris for their political campaign?
No tax on tips
What are the two ways an Amendment can be proposed?
Proposed by Congress and proposed at a national convention.