Chapter 2

Question 0

NATIONS BASIC LAW
Divides power
Creates political institutions

Answer 0

Constitution

Question 1

Flag protection act against discriminating the flag was found in this case a violation of freedom of speech

Answer 1

United States vs. Eichman

Question 2

Declared independence from Britain in 1776

Answer 2

Declaration of Independence

Question 3

Rights that cannot be taken away from people such as life, liberty and property
(JOHN LOCKE’S concept)

Answer 3

Natural rights

Question 4

Idea that government derives it’s authority by sanction of the people

Answer 4

Consent of governed

Question 5

Idea that certain restrictions should be placed on government to protect natural rights of citizens

Answer 5

Limited government

Question 6

First constitution of the US (1777) established national legislature, the continental congress, but mostly authority rested with state legislatures

Answer 6

Articles of confederation

Question 7

Texas vs. Gregory Lee Johnson case issue

Answer 7

Upset about nuclear war weapons build up so burned American flag

Question 8

Gregory Lee Johnson’s claim

Answer 8

Conviction and fine violated his freedom of speech

Question 9

State of texas’s claim in Texas vs. Gregory Lee Johnson case

Answer 9

Convicted him with desperation of a venerated object

Question 10

Courts ruling in Texas vs. Gregory Lee Johnson case

Answer 10

agreed with Gregory

Question 11

Series of attacks on courthouses by a small band of farmers led by Daniel shays to block foreclosure proceedings

Answer 11

Shays rebellion

Question 12

Document written in 1787 that states structure of government and what institutions need to perform and replaced articles of confederation

Answer 12

US constitution

Question 13

Groups, parties or interest groups that arose from unequal distribution of property or wealth and could cause instability in government

Answer 13

Factions

Question 14

Proposal at the constitutional convention that called for equal representation of each state in congress regardless of states population

Answer 14

New Jersey Plan

Question 15

Proposal at the constitutional convention that called for equal representation of each state in proportion to that’s states share of the US population

Answer 15

Virginia plan

Question 16

Compromise made at the constitutional convention that made two houses of congress, house of representatives in which representation is based on the states share of the US population, the senate; in which each state has two representatives

Answer 16

Connecticut compromise

Question 17

Power shared between legislative, executive and judicial branches so they balance power between each other

Answer 17

Separation of powers

Question 18

Limits governments power by requiring each branch to obtain consent of other branches for actions, LIMITING AND BALANCING POWER

Answer 18

Checks and balances

Question 19

People select representative who make the laws

Answer 19

Republic

Question 20

Supporters of the US constitution

Answer 20

federalists

Question 21

Non supporters of the US constitution

Answer 21

Anti federalists

Question 22

Collection of 85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison under the name publius to defend constitution in detail

Answer 22

Federalists papers

Question 23

First 10 amendments of the US constitution, drafted in response to federalists concerns, define basic liberties such as freedom of religion, speech and press and guarantee defendants rights

Answer 23

Bill of rights

Question 24

Constitution amendment passed by congress in 1972 which wanted equality of rights for all both sexes and it didn't get enough votes required from 3/4 of the state legislatures

Answer 24

Equal rights amendment

Question 25

1803 case which wanted definition of US constitution from the Supreme Court. The decision established the courts power of judicial power over acts of Congress.

Answer 25

Marbury vs. Madison

Question 26

The power of courts to determine whether acts of Congress/executive are abiding by the US constitution Made by Marbury vs. Madison

Answer 26

Judicial review

Question 27

Can propose an amendment requested by 2/3 of the states

Answer 27

National convention

Question 28

Can propose an amendment requested by a 2/3 vote in each house

Answer 28

Congress

Question 29

Can ratify an amendment by a vote of 3/4 of the states

Answer 29

State conventions

Question 30

Can ratify an amendment by a vote of 3/4 of the states

Answer 30

State legislatures

Question 31

Phase one of amending the constitution includes

Answer 31

National conventions and congress

Question 32

Phase one of amending the constitution

Answer 32

Proposing amendments

Question 33

Phase two of amending the constitution includes

Answer 33

State legislatures and state conventions

Question 34

Phase two of amending the constitution

Answer 34

Ratifying amendments

Question 35

15th amendment

Answer 35

Prohibited racism in voting - more votes

Question 36

17th amendment

Answer 36

Direct election for senators -gave people a say/power

Question 37

19th amendment

Answer 37

Women's right to vote - more votes

Question 38

23rd amendment

Answer 38

Washington DC could vote in presidential elections -more votes

Question 39

24th amendment

Answer 39

Prohibited poll taxes(discriminated against poor) | -more votes

Question 40

26th amendment

Answer 40

Voting age lowered to 18- more votes

Question 41

Informal ways of amending constitution

Answer 41

Changing political practice -1800 ELECTION Technology - INTERNET Judicial interpretation -MARBURY VS. MADISON Increased demands for new policies - WAR ON TERRORISM

Question 42

What contribution did John Locke make to the creation of our government

Answer 42

Life, liberty and property

Question 43

What contribution did Thomas Jefferson make to the creation of our government

Answer 43

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

Question 44

What is the importance of Marbury vs. Madison

Answer 44

Judicial review

Question 45

States supreme law of the land includes the constitution, laws and treaties

Answer 45

Supremacy clause

Question 46

Why is the supremacy clause important

Answer 46

Prevents religion being a factor in not letting someone run for office or be in the national government

Question 47

Congress maintained army and navy Developed management policies Could learn from Articles of confederation's mistakes to be better in the future

Answer 47

Articles of confederation's strengths

Question 48

Shays rebellion Central government Taxation Little money Regulate commerce No presidents or courts

Answer 48

Articles of Confederation's weaknesses

Question 49

What did framers take about the nature of people

Answer 49

Power hungry and self interested

Question 50

How can federalism be used as a check on government

Answer 50

Powers are divided

Question 51

What is James Madison given credit for

Answer 51

Writing constitution

Question 52

What is the Equal rights amendment an example of

Answer 52

Just about passed but didn't quite

Question 53

What were framers view of universal suffrage or the right to vote

Answer 53

Elite white men who owned land

Question 54

Slaves would be considered 3/5ths of taxation and representation

Answer 54

3/5th 's compromise

Question 55

Charged with proof of crime or released

Answer 55

Habeus corpus

Question 56

Being charged for something that was once legal when you did it and now it's illegal

Answer 56

Ex post facto

Question 57

Checks and balances example of legislature branch

Answer 57

Approves presidential nominations and controls budget on executive branch

Question 58

Checks and balances example of judicial branch

Answer 58

Court can declare laws unconstitutional to legislature branch

Question 59

Checks and balances example of executive branch

Answer 59

Can veto congressional legislation

Question 60

Legislative =

Answer 60

Make laws=congress

Question 61

Executive =

Answer 61

Enforce laws = president

Question 62

Judicial =

Answer 62

Interpret the law = Supreme Court

Question 63

How were US senators initially elected

Answer 63

By states legislatures