The Amendments
What is the 1 Amendment?
freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and Petition
what are the two major political parties in the US?
Democrats and Republicans
what law deals with crimes and their punishments?
criminal law
What case established a woman’s constitutional right to choose an abortion under the right to privacy?
Roe v Wade
Who wrote The Leviathan
Thomas Hobbes
What is the 6th Amendment?
The right to a speedy trial.
What is the number of years of a President's term?
4 years
what law involves disputes between individuals or entities regarding the rights and obligations of each party.
civil law
what case declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, overturning Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v Board of education
According to Plato, what is injustice?
acting contrary to one's nature
what is the 13th Amendment?
abolishing slavery
what is the group that serves as the president's closest advisors?
The Cabient
What law is based on universal moral principles that are inherent in human nature?
Natural law
what case established that criminal suspects must be informed of their rights before being interrogated
Miranda v. Arizona
According to Hobbes, what justifies the existence of the state?
To provide security through deterrence and thus promote the survival of humanity.
What is the 16th Amendment?
income tax
Which branch of the US government holds the power to declare war?
the executive branch
what laws are created by a government or other authority?
Positive law
what case established the principle of judicial review, empowering the courts to strike down laws and actions that conflict with the Constitution?
Marbury v Madison
According to Plato, what are the three classes residing in the just society?
workers military leaders(auxiliaries) rulers(class of guardians)
what is the 18th Amendment?
prohibition of Liqour
What are the two chambers of the legislative branch?
House of representative and the senate
what law covers civil wrongs that cause harm or loss to individuals or entities, such as negligence or defamation?
tort law
what case guaranteed the right to legal counsel for criminal defendants who cannot afford one?
Gideon v Wainwright
According to Hobbes, what class of people are the strongest?
we are all fundamentally equal