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100
Which amendment gives women the right to vote?
19th
100
What supreme court case overturns Plessy v. Ferguson and rules that segregation is unequal?
Brown v. Board of Ed
100
What term describes the system designed to prevent domination of one branch over another and where power is shared?
checks and balances
100
Throwing hat into the right meant what?
person running for presidency
100
What were the individuals who help to create the Constitution called?
Framers
200
Which amendment was included in the Bill of Rights to protect rights not specifically listed?
9th
200
What supreme court case deals with a woman's right to privacy?
Roe v. Wade
200
What term refers to representation based on population?
proportional representation
200
What was the name of the first 2 political parties?
Federalist and Anti-Federalist
200
What system was created because the Framers did not trust in the people's decision making process for presidential elections?
electoral college
300
Which amendment was included so citizens would be able to defend their liberty?
Amendment 2 the right to bear arms.
300
In Smith v. Allwright the issue was in regards to?
voting based on race
300
According to popular sovereignty ultimate authority lies in __?
the people
300
What was the central argument over the ratification of the Constitution?
power of the federal government
300
What term refers to the document which outlines a political parties beliefs and objectives
political platform
400
Give 1 right protected by the 14th amendment.
1. All persons in the US are entitled to the equal protection of the laws. 2. All persons born in the US are citizens of the US. 3. States may not deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
400
University of California v. Bakke deals with what controversial policy?
affirmative action
400
What system allows the judicial branch to review actions of other branches and make a decision on constitutionality?
judicial review
400
What are 3 ways the people can participate in direct legislation?
1. Initiative: vote on new laws or amendments 2. Referendum: vote to keep or reject passed legislation 3. Recall: remove a public official
400
What event establishes the bicameral legislation of House and Senate?
Great Compromise / Connecticut Compromise
500
Amendment 1, 3 and 4 all deal with what right?
Privacy
500
Schenck v. US establishes what limit on freedom of speech?
clear and present danger
500
Provide 2 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
1. no separation of powers 2. central government too weak 3. states had more power 4. no power to tax 5. changes required unanimous vote 6. major laws required 9 of the 13 states 7. cannot regulate commerce or trade 8. no common currency 9. one vote per state regardless of population
500
Much of the financing for political campaigns come from what kinds of funds?
private
500
Attempt to remedy past injustice and discrimination refers to what term?
affirmative action