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| Introduction to the Constitution (tells the purpose of it) |
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| This involves proposal by 2/3 of Congress & approval by 3/4 of the states before it becomes ratified |
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| This is where the 3 branches of government are described in the Constitution |
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| Series of newspaper articles written to gain support for the Constitution |
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| Alexander Hamilton was part of this group that supported the Constitution & strong national government |
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| Group that was against the Constitution & wanted civil liberties (inalienable rights)added to it |
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| Power given to both national and state governments (example: taxation) |
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| These charges are brought by the House of Rep. while the trial is held by the Senate |
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| Long speech to prevent a vote in the Senate |
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| The only way to end a filibuster (must have 3/5 vote) |
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| Committee assignments are based on this (takes into account years of experience) |
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| Delegated, Expressed or Enumerated Powers |
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| Powers given specifically to Congress in the Constitution |
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| Powers given to the States (example: marriage, driver's license) |
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| Established a central government |
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| Similarity between the U.S. Constitution and the Iroquios Nation Constitution |
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| Powers not specifically listed in the constitution (found in the Elastic Clause) |
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| Court case that established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review |
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| Court case that ruled flag burning was constitutional because it was freedom of speech |
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| Court case about search & seizure in someone's home (involves 4th Amendment) |
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| Court case that ruled a suspect must be read their rights when arrested (ensures due process) |
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| Court case that ruled defendants have the right to an attorney in a criminal trial because of the 6th Amendment |
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| Tinker v. Des Moines School Board |
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| Court case that ruled armbands (protesting Vietnam) were considered an expression under freedom of speech for students and teachers in school |
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| Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas |
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| Court case that ruled segregation was illegal in public schools (violated 14th Amendment- equal protection) also overturned Plessy v. Ferguson |
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| Court case that ruled "separate but equal" was okay (later overturned) |
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| Court case about interstate trade (ruled that federal law was supreme over state law) |
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| Court case that ruled citizen's rights could be limited during war times |
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| Court case dealing with the death penalty |
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| Court case that ruled the principal could limit freedom of speech (example: school can censor the yearbook) |
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| University of CA Regents v. Bakke |
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| Court case that ruled reverse discrimination was wrong |
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| Court case that ruled organized prayer in school was unconstitutional |
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| Court case that questioned the unequal distribution of wealth to school students (ruled they should receive "adequate" not "equal" education |
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| Court case that upheld slavery (slaves were property) and emphasized the supremacy of the NC Constitution |
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| Congressional law that checks the power of the executive (Pres.) by limiting his power to send troops |
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| Congressional right to send job-related mail for free |
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| Group responsible for choosing the President if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes |
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| Committe made up of both houses of Congress that works out a compromise bill |
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| Bills that deal with taxes or money, authorize spending (they can only originate in the House because they represent the will of the people) |
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| Opinion written by a justice who disagrees with the majority opinion |
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| Part of the 1st Amendment that says the government may not establish an official religion |
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| Amendment that protects citizens from self-incrimination (helps to guarantee due process) |
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| The right of government to take individual's property for public use (included in the 5th Amendment- must pay for it) |
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| 18th Amendment (about alcohol) |
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| Only amendment that was repealled and what it was about |
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| Amendment that protects from double jeopardy |
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| Amendment that gave Washington, D.C. residents the right to vote in national elections (gave them 3 electoral votes) |
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| Amendment that gave women suffrage (right to vote) |
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| Evironmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
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| Agency that would be contacted about someone dumping toxic waste into a river |
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| Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
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| Agency that requires long testing of new drugs for safety reasons |
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| Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) |
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| Agency that ensures the working environment is safe |
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| Department of Homeland Security |
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| The newest cabinet position that was added in response to the 9/11 Attacks to catch terrorists |
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| Department that is responsible for conservation of public lands |
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| Way to punish Congressmen for wrongdoing |
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| Court that has 1 Chief Justice and 8 Associate Justices |
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| Court that requires unanimous decisions among jurors |
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| Part of the Treasury Department that is responsible for protecting the President and his family |
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| Part of the Constitution that states national laws are superior to state laws |
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| Law that was passed after the 9/11 Attacks to catch terrorists (controversial because of wiretapping phones- domestic spying) |
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| Division of power among the 3 branches (to prevent abuse of power) |
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| System where each branch can check (limit) the power of the other 2 (example: Presidential veto) |
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| Amendment that prevents a state from establishing a religion |
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| Amendment that provides equal protection, but originated because states were denying rights to newly freed slaves |
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| Law enforcement agency that enforces federal laws and ivestigates federal crimes |
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| This group approves Presidential appointments to the Cabinet |
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| Amendment that gives reserved powers to the states |
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| Law that would take away a person's right to a trial (Congress cannot pass it) |
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| Fraction of Congress needed to override a Presidential veto |
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| The whole floor for debate and voting |
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| This is where a bill is sent after it is studied in a committee |
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| Court that would hear a case about espionage (spying) |
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| Principle that shows how the government gets its just power from the people |
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| This gives the Supreme Court the power to overturn laws that are unconstitutional |
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| Consumer Product Safety Commission |
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| Agency that would investigate the effectiveness and safety of a product |
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| What the Bill of Rights extended to citizens |
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