Types of Government
Who holds power in a democracy?
The people
What does the 1st Amendment protect?
Speech, religion, press
When was the Constitution ratified?
1788
What do checks and balances prevent?
One branch overpowering others
What do civil liberties protect?
Freedom from government control
Who makes laws in a direct democracy?
Citizens
What ended slavery?
13th Amendment
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Bill of Rights
President's check on Congress?
Veto
What do civil rights protect?
Discrimination and unfair treatment
Who holds power in a unitary system?
Central Government
Right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
What does Article II create?
Executive Branch
Who can declare laws unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court
What case ended segregation?
Brown v. Board of Education
Autocracy
Ruled by a single individual
Women's right to vote?
19th Amendment
What does Article III create?
Judicial Branch
Congress overrides veto with what?
Two-thirds vote
What case created Miranda rights?
Miranda v. Arizona
What is a confederation?
A group of states with a weak central government
Two-term limit for presidents?
22nd Amendment
What clause makes states respect others' laws?
Full Faith and Credit
Senate approves what presidential actions?
Treaties and appointments
What amendment guarantees equal protection?
14th Amendment