Philosophers
Who believed that the best form of government is direct democracy and that "Noble Savages" live happily in a state of nature?
Who is Rousseau?
What does the First Amendment protect?
hat are freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition?
What is the highest court in the United States?
What is the Supreme Court?
What is the main function of the legislative branch?
What is to pass laws?
What is the role of the President as Commander in Chief?
What is to lead the armed forces?
What did Montesquieu argue was essential to prevent tyranny in government?
What is the separation of powers?
What does the 24th amendment alter?
It prohibits poll taxes.
What landmark case established the principle of judicial review?
What is Marbury v. Madison (1803)?
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
What is 435?
What document outlines the President's powers regarding treaties?
What is the U.S. Constitution? (Not to be confused with the U.S.S. Constitution)
According to Socrates, what should be prioritized over leaders?
What are laws?
What is the main provision of the Twentieth Amendment?
What is changed the start dates for presidential and congressional terms?
What term describes the power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional?
What is judicial review?
What is a filibuster?
What is a lengthy speech designed to delay or kill a vote on a bill in the Senate?
What is the required number of electoral votes to win the presidency?
What is 270?
Who claimed that "the end justifies the means" in political leadership?
Who is Machiavelli?
What rights are granted to individuals accused of a crime under the Fifth Amendment?
What includes the right to remain silent and protection against double jeopardy?
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Who is John Roberts Jr.?
What is the term for a proposed law that has not yet been passed?
What is a bill?
What is the purpose of an executive order?
What is to direct the operations of the federal government?
Which philosopher argued that government should be based on Enlightenment ideals to protect equality and individual liberty?
Who is Thomas Paine?
Which amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people?
What is the Tenth Amendment?
hat is the purpose of the Rule of Four in the Supreme Court?
What is to require at least four justices to agree to hear a case?
What is the Elastic Clause?
What allows Congress to make all laws that are "necessary and proper"?
What does the 25th Amendment address?
What is presidential succession?