United States Government Risk
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 17 th 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 1 st 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?? 1 st
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