The Underground Railroad was:

A network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved people to escape to free states.

Popular sovereignty allowed:

The residents of a territory to decide whether to allow slavery.

Total war, as practiced by General Sherman, meant:

Destroying not just the enemy's army but also their resources

The Emancipation Proclamation:

Declared the freedom of all enslaved people in Confederate states.

Abolished slavery in the United States.

Reconstruction policies included:

The division of the South into military districts

The Freedmen’s Bureau was established to:

Assist formerly enslaved people in the South. Specifically, Provide food, education and aid to freed slaves

Jim Crow laws were designed to:

Enforce racial segregation in the South.

Lincoln’s suspension of habeas corpus was controversial because:

It limited civil liberties to maintain public order

The concept of 'total war' during the Civil War was illustrated by:

General Sherman's March to the Sea.

True/False The President of the United States has the power to declare war on another country without approval from Congress as part of their executive authority.

False, Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war.

True/False The Dred Scott decision by the Supreme Court ruled that enslaved people had the right to sue for their freedom and that all territories had to respect this decision, regardless of their own laws on slavery.

False. the Dred Scott decision ruled that enslaved were property and had no legal rights. Did not the right to sue for freedom.

True/False Under the Fourth Amendment, all searches and seizures conducted by law enforcement require a warrant issued by a judge.

True, law enforcement must have a warrant for searches and seizures

True / False African American soldiers in the Union Army were treated equally, receiving the same pay, supplies, and respect as white soldiers from the beginning of their service.

False. Initially face discrimination, like lower pay and fewer supplies compared to white soldiers

True/False The First Amendment grants individuals the right to practice their religious beliefs even if those practices are harmful to others or violate laws meant to protect public safety.

False. The first amendment protects religious practice, but not if they harm others or violate public safely

True/False During the Civil War, President Lincoln’s suspension of habeas corpus allowed the government to detain individuals without trial, which was later deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.

True. Controversial wartime measure, but was later criticized and deemed unconstitutional

The false The Thirteenth Amendment not only abolished slavery but also granted full citizenship rights to all formerly enslaved people.

False, abolished slavery, but did not grant citizenship rights because 14th amendment was made for that.

True/False Under Abraham Lincoln’s leadership, the Northern strategy during the Civil War relied on a series of defensive tactics rather than on aggressively capturing Southern territory.

False, the Northern strategy involved defensive and offensive tactics such as capturing Southern Territory.

True/ False The Emancipation Proclamation was issued immediately at the start of the Civil War and freed all enslaved people in both Union and Confederate states.

False. Was issued not immediately at the start of the Civil War. It only applied to enslaved people in Confederate-held territories

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Civil War?

The role of the federal government in education

Explain Check and Balances works in the U.S Constitution.

The system of checks and balances is designed to prevent any one branch of the U.S. government from gaining too much power. Each branch—Legislative, Executive, and Judicial—has powers to limit the actions of the others.

What are some examples of Checks and Balance?

President : Can veto laws created by Congress, but Congress can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both houses Congress : Can confirm or reject the president's nominees for federal agencies and the Supreme Court Supreme Court : Can overturn laws that it deems unconstitutional House of Representatives : Can impeach the president Senate : Can convict and remove the president from office

Describe the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War.

It made the abolition of slavery a primary goal of the Civil War. -It did not immediately free all slaves, it applied to Confederate states in rebellion and signaled a shift in Union strategy. - It helped prevent European powers from intervening on behalf of the South, rallied abolitionist sentiment, and -allowed for the enlistment of African American soldiers into the Union army, thus strengthening the Union’s war effort.

Protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

Guarantees the right to keep and bear arms

Prevents the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers in their homes without consent

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, requiring a warrant in most cases

Protects against self-incrimination, double jeopardy (being tried twice for the same crime), and guarantees due process of law

Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by jury, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to an attorney

Preserves the right to a jury trial in civil cases

Prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.

States that listing certain rights in the Constitution does not mean that other rights are not also protected

Powers not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution belong to the states or the people

Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime

Established citizenship rights, due process, and equal protection under the law for all people born in the United States

Prohibited discrimination in voting rights based on "race, color, or previous condition of servitude"

Determine the amendment by the scenario A group of students peacefully gathers in front of a state courthouse to protest a new law that increases the voting age to 21. The police disperse them, stating that the courthouse is government property and that no protests are allowed there.

1st Amendment: Freedom of Speech and Assembly Violation- The first amendment guarantees the right to peacefully assemble and protest. The police violates the right by dispersing the protesters without cause

Determine the amendment for the scenario Ryan, a well-known online journalist, publishes an article criticizing a prominent politician’s policies. Days later, the politician sues Ryan for libel, claiming the article contains unflattering information and hurts his career, even though it’s factually accurate

1st Amendment Part Freedom of Speech/Press No Violation The first amendment protects speech even for public figures. However , Ryans article is factually accurate so he protected

Determine the amendment base off the scenario During a speech at a rally, Cindy criticized the federal government’s recent immigration policies, calling for reform. In response, she is arrested for “attempting to incite unrest” and charged under a new state law that prohibits negative speech against government officials

1st Amendment Part: Freedom of Speech Violation: yes Cindy's criticism of government policies should not be punished by arrest. Her speech does not incite violence, the law is unconstitutional

Determine the amendment based off the scenario Tim was accused of a minor traffic violation and taken to jail overnight. He is brought before a judge who sets bail at $500,000. Tim’s lawyer argues that this amount is excessive given the nature of the alleged violation

8th Amendment Part: Excessive Bail Violation: yes The eighth amendment prohibits excessive bail. A $500,00 for a minor traffic violation is unreasonable

U.S. Government and Civil War Flashcards

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Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

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The Judicial Branch.

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Federalism refers to:

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The division of power between national and state governments

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Manifest Destiny was the belief that:

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America was destined to expand across the continent

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The Louisiana Purchase was significant because it:

Back

Doubled the size of the United States.

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What was a cause of the Civil War?

Back

-Economic differences between the North and South

-Dispute over tariffs

-Slavery and states' rights

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The Dred Scott decision ruled that:

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Enslaved people were not citizens instead were property and could not sue in federal court.

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The Compromise of 1850 caused...

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-California to be a free state

-The fugitive slave act strengthened

-The slave trade was abolished in Washington DC

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