Identify the correct SCOTUS case: Which court case stated that suspects must be read their rights when arrested or anything said is inadmissible in court?

Identify the correct SCOTUS case: Which court case is important in protecting the 4th Amendment right to "unreasonable search and seizures"?

Identify the correct SCOTUS case: Voted against public prayer and Bible readings in school?

Identify the correct SCOTUS case: Which of these was an effect of the Supreme Court decision in McDonald v. Chicago?

Students have the right to free speech at school as long it doesn’t disrupt school activities. (wearing black armbands in protest)

The exclusionary rule is that illegally obtained evidence

A court order allowing law-enforcement officers to search a suspect's home or business and take specific items as evidence.

Giving evidence about yourself that could lead you to being found guilty of a crime.

Basic freedoms guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

Clause in the First Amendment that says the government may not establish an official religion. Congress may not favor or discriminate a religion.

The First Amendment guarantees that citizens may freely engage in the religious activities of their choice.

Established by Schenck v. U.S. SCOTUS case, this interpretation of the First Amendment that holds that the government cannot interfere with speech unless the speech presents a clear and present danger that it will lead to evil or illegal acts.

Freedom of speech can be limited during wartime. The government can restrict expressions that 'would create a clear and present danger that they will bring about the substantive evils that Congress has a right to prevent.'

In McDonald v. Chicago, the Supreme Court ruled that the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms applied to the states because

SCOTUS rules that a non-denominational prayer provided by the New York Board of Regents violated the 1st Amendment Establishment clause.

The imposition of the death penalty on a person by the state is formally known as?

The process by which the Supreme Court applies the Bill of Rights to the states through the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Referendum, initiative, and recall are examples of

What type of economy does the United States have?

Popularized by English Enlightenment philosopher John Locke, this is the idea that the legitimacy of a government stems from an unwritten contract between the ruler and the ruled; where people willfully give up some of their rights in exchange for protection from the government?

Under a command economic system, who owns the factors of production?

What form of government allows all citizens to vote on every law?

What System of Government does the United States have - power is divided between the national government and regional/state governments?

What is the main DIFFERENCE between a presidential democracy and a parliamentary democracy?

From 1948-1994, official policy in South Africa gave white people all the political power. Even though the majority of South Africans were black, non-whites could not influence government. White South Africans elected representatives to sit in a lawmaking body. What forms of government did South Africa have?

Identify which choice(s) best identifies the type of government the United States’ has?

The Great/Connecticut Compromise (check all that apply):

What would be the best title for this graph?

The "Federalist Papers" were written to:

Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?

Which document was the original stepping stone toward limited government in England, and eventually the rest of Europe?

Consider the quotations below: “Life, liberty, and property . . .” —John Locke “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness . . .” —Declaration of Independence Both quotations list what our nation's founders believed to be

This is a key principle of the U.S. Constitution and establishes a system that prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful. An example of this would be the president vetoing a bill passed by Congress.

This is a key principle of the U.S. Constitution and establishes the ideal that government officials must follow the law, just like everyone else (no one is above the law; we are a country of laws, not people)?

This is a key principle of the U.S. Constitution where a government's powers are divided

This is a key principle of the U.S. Constitution that establishes a government with defined restrictions to its power?

“But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.” - The Declaration of Independence According to this excerpt, what condition is sufficient cause for people to form a new government?

Which document, written by Thomas Jefferson, states that the purpose of government is to protect such basic human rights as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

The Delegates (Representatives) who helped write and signed the U.S Constitution are known as:

The Northwest Ordinance (check all that apply)

The idea that the powers of a government should be split between two or more strongly independent branches to prevent any one person or group from gaining too much power

The principle that the people are the ultimate source of the authority and legitimacy of a government

This was the First written Constitution of the U.S.

What are the first ten Amendments to the Constitution called?

Opponents of the ratification of the U.S constitution, who favored the loose association of states established under the Articles of Confederation

What happened as a result of Shays' Rebellion?

The idea that decisions approved by more than half of the people in a group or society will be accepted and observed by all of the people

Supporters of the ratification of the U.S constitution, who favored the creation of a strong federal government that shared power with the states

Agreement between Northern and Southern States to calculate three-fifths of population of slaves for taxation and representation in the House of Representatives.

Made up of a two house legislature

The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on _________.

The New Jersey Plan wanted representation based on _________.

The power to coin money is a/an

What are the qualifications to be a senator? select all that apply

The principle that no person can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without fair legal procedures and safeguards

An example of a reserved power is?

Which of these is NOT a Presidential Power

What is an "independent judiciary?"

Dividing the powers of government between the Central/national government and the States is called:

What is an example of separation of powers?

Defines the constitution's purpose: form a more perfect union; establish justice; ensure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; promote the general welfare; secure liberty to posterity.

This is one of Congress’ enumerated powers which gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines or affect more than one state or other nations?

What is judicial precedent?

South Carolina passed a law to increase the state tax on gasoline to help fund repairs on highways and bridges. The state tax is in addition to the federal tax on every gallon of gasoline that is sold. Which of the following constitutional provisions does this scenario illustrate?

Your driver's license, marriage certificate, and legal judgments follow you no matter where you go in America because of the __________ clause.

The “Elastic Clause” of the Constitution

Which part of the federal government is responsible for creating bills that deal specifically with revenue (tax dollars) because it is seen as closer to "the people"?

How did the decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) strengthen the power of the Supreme Court?

How many 1.) Articles are in the U.S. Constitution and 2.) how many Amendments are there?

How is the number of members in the House of Representatives determined?

Jessalyn is 24 years old and is a U.S. Citizen. She is currently enrolled in Law School. She has lived in North Carolina for 10 years. Can Jessalyn be a Senator, Representative, both, or neither?

How many members are in the 1.) House of Representatives and 2.) the Senate?

The term length for 1.) the House of Representatives and 2.) the Senate is?

Article III established the ____________ Branch to interpret the law and settle disputes between the ____________.

Article VI establishes the supremacy of the ____________ government over the ____________ Government.

The Constitution is considered “a living document” because (could have multiple answers)?

Why did our Founding Fathers make amending the Constitution difficult?

What does amend mean?

An order that makes sure prisoners are told why they are being held?

Article I establishes the _______________ branch. This branch _______________.

Which Amendment establishes?: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Which Amendment establishes?: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Susette bought a house and spent years restoring it. She loves her home. One day, she gets a notice that the local government is going to take her property in order to turn her land over to a private company. The local government says it can take Susette's home because the new jobs and tax revenue created by the company will benefit the public.

A public school principal smells smoke in the hallway, and believes it is coming from the girls bathroom. She walks into the bathroom and finds Susan standing by the sink. She suspects Susan has been smoking, and demands to search her purse for cigarettes or other evidence of smoking.

Which Amendment establishes: No cruel or unusual punishment, no excessive bail

Brett's science teacher asks the class to exchange papers to correct last night's homework (rights of citizens not explicitly listed in the Constitution). Brett refuses to let anyone except the teacher see his homework paper, and is sent to the principal.

Which Amendment establishes?: Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure

Gennie, an eighteen year old college student, is arrested for stealing a classmate's designer sweater and selling it on eBay. When Gennie appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer to help defend her. The judge tells Gennie that if she is smart enough to be in college, she knows enough to defend herself. Besides, she is not charged with a felony, so the stakes are not very high.

Which Amendment establishes?: Criminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain; Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self incrimination

US citizens of each state elect US Senators instead of the state legislature from that state - Progressive Era Amendment

prohibits a citizen of one state or a citizen of another country from suing another state in federal court. - Chisholm v. Georgia; Unique Amendment

Ended slavery for African Americans - Reconstruction Amendment

Former slaves were now American citizens (and should be treated equally regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation) - Reconstruction Amendment

Changes the date of the inauguration to January 20 (got rid the lameduck period after an election)

The 16th, 17th, 18th (and 19th) Amendments are considered?

What was the primary reason for the Twenty-fifth amendment?

What was the primary reason the 26th amendment was passed?

One way in which the 15th and 19th Amendments are similar is that they both

Which of the following Amendments are considered unique due to their specific circumstances or outcomes?