What are the 3 types of messages the media delivers?
Propaganda, Bias, Symbolism
200
The Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches limiting the power of each other describes which constitutional principle?
Checks and Balances
200
Who approves amendments? How many must approve?
State Legislatures. 3/4th or 38 out of 50
200
When the Pilgrims sailed to America they knew they needed to form some kind of rules/government so they decided to write the Mayflower Compact. The Mayflower Compact is an example of which type of government?
Self-Government
200
What was George Washington's view on Political Parties?
They would divide the country
300
What group of people refused to support the Constitution without a list of rights (Bill of Rights)?
Anti-Federalists
300
What political party is likely to spend more money on the military (defense)?
Republicans
300
What are our natural rights?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
300
Part of the 5th Amendment is Eminent Domain - define it!
Eminent Domain states that the government can take your property for public use (build highways, parks, etc.) if they pay you a fair price.
300
What kind of government is based on the idea of popular sovereignty?
Republic (Democracy)
400
Name one court case that expanded the rights of the accused.
Miranda v. Arizona
OR
Gideon v. Wainwright
400
Do Constitutional protections have limitations? (Hint: Yelling fire in a movie theater)
Yes!
Protections are limited when they pose a threat to security or harming someone
400
What case was taken to court because teachers and administrators claimed students were causing a disruption?
Tinker v. Des Moines
(Don't tinker with our armbands!)
400
What are 3 qualifications for becoming a naturalized citizen?
Must be 18 years old
Lived in the US for 5 or more years
Be able to read/speak English
400
Did the ruling in Brown v. Board of Education end school segregation completely?
No!
500
What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress had no power to tax the states
500
What documents gives us the Freedom of Religion (Worship) ?
Bill of Rights (Constitution)
500
Who "counts" as a U.S. citizen according to the 14th Amendment?
Someone who was born or naturalized in the US
500
What is the main purpose of our government?
Protect the rights of individuals
500
Which amendment was ratified last: 15th or 26th?
26th
(2-6 Voting Age Fix - the voting age is lowered to 18)