United States Government

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• What amendments guarantee due process?• 5 and 14

• Who is known as the Father of the Declaration of Independence?

• Jefferson

• What form of government do we have in the US?

• Republic

• Who is the leader in the House of Representatives?

• Speaker

• What was the first constitution called?• Article of Confederation

• Who is the Commander in Chief?• The president

• What are the two main political parties in the US?

• Democrat and Republican

• What are the first 10 amendments called?• Bill of Rights

• Who does it hurt when a nation puts a protective tariff on imported goods?

• Workers in other countries

• What cabinet department determines foreign policy?

• State Department

• In what type of government do the people have the power?

• Democracy

• What does “popular sovereignty” mean?• Power to the people

• What are some unalienable rights?• Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

• What federal body of government is closest to the people?

• House of Representatives

• What is a filibuster?• Senate delay

• Who approves presidential appointments to the Supreme Court?

• Senate

• What Supreme Court case made it mandatory for a police officer to read a suspect their rights?

• Miranda

• What Supreme Court case made it mandatory for every suspect to be given an attorney when they can’t afford one?

• Gideon

• What case overturned Plessy v Ferguson?• Brown v board of ed

• What are the requirements for voting?• Be 18, a citizen of the US

• What was used to prevent black people from voting in the South?

• Poll tax, grandfather clause, literacy test

• What is the meaning of the word “suffrage” ?• To have the vote

• What is the purpose of the census?• Congressional reapportionment

How was the election of senators changed by the 17th amendment?Elected directly by the people

What was the rationale for Affirmative Action?

People who have been oppressed need an advantage.

What compromise in the constitution ensured slavery would continue?3/5ths

• To what international groups do the United States belong?

• NAFTA, UN, North Atlantic Treaty Aliance•

• What clause in the 1st article of the constitution gives broad, unlisted powers to Congress?

• Elastic clause

• What powers are not listed in the constitution but are required to fulfill responsibilities that are listed?

• implied

• What event after the Revolution determined there was a need for a strong central government?

• Shay’s rebellion

• Who is involved in making an amendment to the constitution?

• Congress and the state legislatures

What amendment guarantees the freedom of religion?• 1st

• What is a dissenting opinion at the Supreme Court?

• A decision that does not agree with the majority

• What principle of government was found in the constitution but was not found in the Articles of Confederation?

• Three branches

• What type of government is run by religious leaders?

• Theocracy

• The “Free exercise” clause refers to what guaranteed right?

• Freedom of religion

• What is the term that refers to giving power to the government to benefit all?

• Social Contract

• What does “bicameral” mean in relation to our constitution?

• 2 legislative bodies

• What is “Federalism” ?• States and National government share power

• What is the main responsibility of the Legislative branch?

• Pass laws

• How many votes does it take to override a veto?

• 2/3rds

• What Supreme court case determined that the Supreme court has final say on the constitution?

• Marbury v Madison

• What is the purpose of Judicial Review?• Find laws unconstitutional

• What is the main difference between civil and criminal court?

• In criminal court you can go to jail

• What is the process of removing a president from office?

• Impeachment by the house, then trial by the senate

• Who becomes president if both the president and vice-president die?

• Speaker of the House

• Define “concurrent powers” ?• Power held both by federal and state gov.

• In the federal system, who gets powers not specifically given to the national government?

• The states

• What economic system gives the most freedom?

• Capitalism

• What is the electoral college?• Vote for representative who vote for pres.

• Which part of the Constitution tells us why it was written?

• The preamble