Foundations of Government
Which idea states that governments get their power from the consent of the people they govern?
Consent of the governed
Which document announced the colonies' independence from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Which branch of government has the power to make laws?
Legislative
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
1st Amendment
Which event began when Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat?
Montgomery Bus Boycott
What is the "social contract" theory?
Citizens agree to obey the law in exchange for protection from the government
Which principle prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
What is the main role of the Executive Branch?
Enforce laws
What does "due process of law" mean?
The government must follow fair procedures before taking away rights.
Which law banned discrimination based on race, gender, or religion?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Why is the rule of law important in a democracy?
-It protects individual rights and prevents abuse of power.
-It helps maintain order and fairness by applying laws equally to everyone.
-It ensures that government leaders are held accountable to the same laws as citizens.
What were the major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
-There was no executive branch to enforce national laws.
-The government had difficulty resolving disputes between states.
-The national government could not collect taxes to fund its operations.
What is the purpose of political parties in a democracy?
-To nominate and support candidates for public office.
-To help organize and communicate citizens' ideas about government and policy.
-To influence government decisions and shape public policy.
Which amendment ended slavery?
13th Amendment
What was the main goal of the women's rights movement in the 20th century?
Gain the right to vote
How did Enlightenment thinkers John Locke influence the Founders?
They introduced ideas about natural rights and limited government.
Which branch of government interprets laws?
Judicial
The Electoral College is used to:
Elect the President
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To guarantee individual freedoms
Which protest movement used civil disobedience to bring change?
The Civil Rights Movement
According to the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, why do people form governments?
-To establish justice and ensure laws are fair.
-To promote the well-being and rights of all citizens.
-To maintain peace and security within the nation.
Federalism means:
Power is shared between national and state governments
Gerrymandering is:
Changing district boundaries to favor one political party
The right to vote regardless of race was guaranteed by which amendment?
15th Amendment
Why is it important to study the Civil Rights Movement
-To learn from the successes and setbacks that shaped laws protecting civil rights.
-To recognize how past struggles for equality connect to ongoing social issues today.
-To understand how people organized to challenge injustice and expand democracy.