The political manipulation of electoral district boundaries with the intent to create undue advantage for a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency.

A set of rules for self-governance established by the English settlers who traveled to the New World.

The idea that government can exist and function only with the consent of the governed is called

Which are the three basic powers of government?

"that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union"

How many amendments have been ratified?

The first ten amendments are known as?

Describes a system of government where some powers belong to the national government, and some powers belong to the state government.

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.

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.

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated...

The Magna Carta listed several things:

*The king could not impose taxes without approval

*A group of barons would make sure that rule of law was followed

*The king could appoint court officials if they understood and followed the law

What idea of government is described in this list?

The English Bill of Rights enumerated the following rights:

*right to bear arms

*right to petition the king

Which document was influenced by these ideas?

The Mayflower Compact is an example of...

"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another..." -The Declaration of Independence, 1776

Which idea of government is described in this passage?

This group of people were in favor of a strong national government.

This group of people preferred a strong state-level government and the protection of individual rights.

Which U.S. document written by Thomas Jefferson discussed rights, grievances, and freedom?

Which U.S. document established a strong national government and split it into three branches?

The rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay, the right to a lawyer, the right to an impartial jury, and the right to know who your accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence against you.

What documents did Common Sense inspire?

Protects the right for citizens to have a jury trial in federal courts with civil cases where the claim exceeds a certain dollar value.

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

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

Gerrymandering affects:

What is gerrymandering?

Senators are elected to serve ___ year terms.

How old must one be to run for Senate?

Which house of Congress begins the impeachment and which house handles the impeachment trial?

Which of these is a power DENIED to state governments?

The Articles of Confederation failed as a form of government for the United States. Which issue was most responsible for this failure?

How old do you have to be in order to be a member of the House of Representatives?

How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

Powers that belong to the federal government are known as...

Powers that belong to the state governments are known as...

Powers that belong to both the federal government and the state governments are known as

The power to coin money

Which Principle of Government is best described in this passage?

The head of the Department of Justice is known as the?

Which item is missing from this list?

Mayflower Compact -> Self-Government

Common Sense -> Independence

English Bill of Rights -> Individual rights

Which of the following theories expresses the people chose to give the state enough power to promote the well-being of everyone and that all political power comes from the will of the people.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?