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Articles and Amending the Constitution
The Bill of Rights
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Which principle of the Constitution is being expressed when the Supreme Court declares laws passed by Congress to be unconstitutional?
Checks and balances.
100
Powers not specifically listed in the constitution, yet can that can still be executed (carried out) are given by what clause?
Elastic clause a.k.a. necessary and proper clase
100
What are the five freedoms in the first amendment?
speech, press, religion, assembly, petition
100
According to the fourth amendment, which guarantees against unreasonable searches and seizures, what TWO things does a police officer need to search your home?
probable cause, search warrant
100

Students rights to freedom of speech in school sponsored materials were clarified in this court case.

Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier

200

What is one way people can show popular sovereignty?

What is voting

200
This clause in the Constitution fixes any conflicts that may arise between the states and the national government.
Supremacy clause
200
Which amendment says powers not given to the federal government (such as public schools and drivers licenses) belong to the states and people?
10th amendment
200
This amendment states that punishments should be in proportion to the crime committed? It is often used to argue against the death penalty.
What is the 8th amendment?
200
Which court case said you get an attorney when you are charged with a crime, no matter what kind of crime you are charged with?
Gideon v. Wainwright
300
This idea states that the law requires fair application to everyone- even the president! Everyone must be committed to the law. Prevents tyranny (It also states the law can't be abused by leaders, police, etc.)
What is rule of law
300
What proportion of both houses of Congress are needed to PROPOSE an amendment?
What is 2/3 of both.
300
Under eminent domain, the government can take your property if what TWO conditions are met?
public use, pay a fair price
300

This amendment defined a citizen as anyone born or naturalized in the United States. It also said people get equal protection under the law. Homer Plessy used this as his argument to sue the government.

What is the 14th amendment.

300

In this court case , a suspect's 5th amendment right to remain silent and 6th amendment right to have an attorney were clarified. SUSPECTS MUST BE READ THESE RIGHTS!

What is Miranda v. Arizona

400
In our form of government, power is shared between the federal government and the states. What is this called?
What is Federalism?
400
It is hard for amendments to be passed.... This is because a proposed amendment becomes law when it is ratified by ________ (what proportion) of the states.
What is 3/4 of the states
400

The eighth amendment protects people from this if found guilty of a crime.

What is cruel and unusual punishment?

400
Johnny steals a car in Florida and drives to Georgia where he is finally caught. Both Florida and Georgia want to charge him. Is this a problem? WHY?
YES- Double jeopardy!
400
In this case, the Supreme Court ruled that juveniles should have the same due process rights as adults
In re Gault
500
3 part... What are powers given to the national government called? Powers to the States? Powers they share? LABEL WHICH IS WHICH!
National powers -Expressed (Enumerated); States- Reserved; shared- concurrent
500
How many amendments are in the Constitution AND what were the first 10 called?
27 amendments in the Constitution. The first 10 are called the Bill of Rights.
500

Which four amendments furthered suffrage (increased political participation)?

15, 19, 24, 26 (minorities voting rights, women's suffrage, eliminated poll taxes, lowered voting age)

500
List one way that first amendment rights are limited
Can't lie (libel, slander), can't create a 'clear and present danger', urge people to commit crimes, etc.
500
Brown v. the Board of Education overturned segregation. What was the name of the court case that established segregation?
What is Plessy v. Ferguson?