Creation & Founding
Which document is considered an early example of self-government in the American colonies?
Mayflower Compact
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
A: Legislative
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
270
The Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright established
A: Right to an attorney
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
1st Amendment
The phrase “taxation without representation” refers to colonial opposition to:
A: British taxes imposed without colonial consent
How many members are in the U.S. Senate?
A: 100
The 19th Amendment granted:
Women’s right to vote
Which type of case involves the government prosecuting an individual?
A: Criminal
The 14th Amendment guarantees:
A: Equal protection and due process
The Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention resulted in:
A: A bicameral legislature with representation based on population and equality
The power of the president to reject a bill passed by Congress is called:
Veto
Drawing district lines to favor one political party is called:
A: Gerrymandering
The 8th Amendment prohibits:
A: Excessive bail and cruel punishment
Which amendment protects the right to vote regardless of race?
A: 15th Amendment
Which group feared a strong central government and demanded a Bill of Rights?
A: Anti-Federalists
Which case established the principle of judicial review?
A: Marbury v. Madison
Which Supreme Court case allowed corporations and unions to spend unlimited money on elections?
A: Citizens United v. FEC
Which case ended “separate but equal” in public schools?
A: Brown v. Board of Education
The 24th Amendment abolished:
A: Poll taxes
Shays’ Rebellion demonstrated
A: The need for a stronger national government
The “supremacy clause” is found in:
A: Article VI
Midterm elections occur:
A: Both every 2 years and between presidential elections
The system of following precedent in court decisions is called
A: Stare decisis
The 10th Amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government for:
A: The States or the people