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Identify the original 13 colonies

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The original 13 colonies included Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia.

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The Declareation of Independence proclaimed the inalienable rights of?

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Life, Liberty, and Pursuing Happiness

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The Declaration of Independence listed which major grievance (s) against Parliament?

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(1) Taxes w/o consent, (2) Denial of a Fair Trial, (3) Forcing to House Troops in peacetime, (4) Power Abuses, (5) Trade Obstruction

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What agreement ended the American Revolution?

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The Treaty of Paris on September 3rd, 1783

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The United State Constitution was adopted in _____________

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June 21st, 1788

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What is the “supreme law” of the land?

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The United States Constitution

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The Constitution, as designed by the Founding Fathers, establishes a ___________ form of government

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A Federal Democratic Republic

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The Federalist Papers were written for what purposes?

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To influence the creation of the Constitution

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The Anti-Federalists opposed ratification of the constitution for what reasons?

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The Northwest Ordinance has what major impacts, and was authored by ___________?

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The Northwest Ordinance created July 13th, 1785, divided the northwest territory into 3-5 states, developed a method for states to join the union, and created a bill of rights.

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By dividing power between the national and state governments, the constitution establishes a __________ form of government

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Federalist

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The first ten amendment to the Constitution are called the __________

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Bill of Rights

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13
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How many times has the United States Constitution been amended?

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27 amendments, 10 of which are the bill of rights

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What rights are protected by the First Amendment?

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Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and the right to petition

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The ____________ Amendment states that powers not given to the federal government and not prohibited to the State by the Constitution are reserved for the states and the people.

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10th Amendment

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Powers that are shared by the federal and state government, like collecting taxes are known as?

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Concurrent powers

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Established by the 26th amendment, citizens must be ____________ years of age to vote in national electrons.

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18 years old

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With two houses, the United States Congress is described as_________

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A Bicameral Legislature

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19
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There are __________ United States Senators

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A total of 100 Senators, 2 for each state.

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20
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At the Constitutional Convention, the delegates agreed that slaves would be counted as ________ of a person for the purpose of determining population for representation in the House of Representitives?

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3/5ths

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20
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There are ______________ members in the United States House of Representatives

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No more than 435

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21
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The terms of a United States Senator is ____________ years.

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Six Years

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22
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The terms of a United States Representative is _____________ year

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Two-years

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23
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The President is the head of the ________ branch of government

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Executive

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Officers in the ___________________ advise the President and are conformed by the Senate

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Cabinet

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25
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The term of the President of the United States is _____________ years

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4-years

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26
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Defined by the twenty-second amendment, the Constitution limits the President from serving more than ____________- terms in office.

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2-terms

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27
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Which United States President unsuccessfully proposed that the United States join the League of Nations after WW1?

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Woodrow Wilson

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28
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Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Presidency was marked by what major events?

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-New Deal
- WWII
-Pearl Harbor

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29
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Which President ran on a platform supporting “trickle-down economics” as a way to rebuild the American economy?

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Ronald Reagan

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30
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There are _______________ Justices on the Supreme Court of the United States

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Nine Total, One Chief Justice, Eight Associate Justices

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31
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Who appoints all federal judges?

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Nominated by the President

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32
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What body confirms the appointment of all federal judges?

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The Senate

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33
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The federal judiciary has _________ tiers

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Three. District, Circuit, and Supreme.

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34
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The Supreme Court provides a statement of legal reasoning behind its decisions in written __________

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A Court Opinion

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35
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The first African American Justice appointed to the United State Supreme Court was?

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Thurgood Marshal (1967)

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36
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The interment Japanese-American citizens of the United States was supported by the United States Supreme Court in the 1944 case of ________

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Korematsu v. United States

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37
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In the 1896 case of Plessy v. Ferguson, the United States Supreme Court made what ruling?

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Made the “Separate but Equal” doctrine

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In the 1954 case of Brown vs. Board of Education, the United States Supreme Court declared what?

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The supreme court declared that separating children in public school on the basis of race was unconstitutional.

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39
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In the 1967 Supreme Court case of Loving vs Virginia, the court overturned what law?

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Loving vs Virginia overturned state laws banning the marriage between multiracial couples.

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The Era of Good Feelings, between 1815 and 1825 can be described by what characteristics?

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a.) Foreign Policy
b.) Nationalism
c.) Sectionalism

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41
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What were the major outcomes and political impact of the Mexican War?

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a.) Mexico was stripped of land
b.) Southern border of US was created
c.) Contributed to the California Gold Rush
d.) Tensions rose over extending slavery
e.) Displaced indigenous populations
f.) Transcontinental Railroad progression

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42
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The Reconstruction Amendments to the Constitution (13th, 14th 15th) together did what?

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Abolished Slavery,guaranteed equal protection under the law, and the right to vote.

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43
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The Dawes Act had what major provisions?

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a.) Head of family gets a grant of 160 acres
b.) A single person would get 80 acres
c.) People under 18 would get 40 acres
d.) Allotments would be held in a trust for 25 years
e. Some indians would be able to chose land

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44
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The Progressive Era amendment to the United States Constitution included _______________

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  • 16th Amendment: Established Federal Income Tax
  • 17th Amendment: Expanded voter power through direct senator election
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Who were the key leaders of the American Sufferage Movement?

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a.) Lucretia Mott
b.) Susan B. Anthony
c.) Sojourner Truth
d.) Frederick Douglass
e.) Lucy Stone
f.) Ida B. Wells

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46
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The declared enemy of the United States in the Cold War was?

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Russia

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47
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The current President of the United States is ____________

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Joe Biden (2024)

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48
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Who represents Missouri in the United States Senate?

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Josh Hawley (R), and Eric Schmitt (R)

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49
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The current Governor of the State of Missouri is____________

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Mike Parson (R)

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50
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Freedom of Speech is protected by the ___________ Amendment

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1st Amendment

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51
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Freedom of Religion is protected by the ____________ Amendment

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1st Amendment

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52
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Freedom of Assembly is protected by the ______________ Amendment

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1st Amendment

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53
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Freedom of the Press in protected by the ____________ Amendment

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1st Amendment

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54
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The right to petition government is protected by the _____________ Amendment

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1st Amendment

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55
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Protection against double-jeopardy is found in the ______________ amendment.

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5th Amendment

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56
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Protections against self-incrimination is found in the __________________ Amendment

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5th Amendment

57
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The protection against taking of private property without compensation is found in the _____________ Amendment

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5th Amendment

58
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The right to a speedy trial is protected by the __________________

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6th Amendment

59
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The right to a trial by jury is protected by the ____________ Amendment

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7th Amendment

60
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The right to confront witnesses is protected by the _____________ Amendment

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6th Amendment

61
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The right to an attorney is protected by the ________________ Amendment

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6th Amendment

62
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Protection against cruel and unusual punishment is found in the ___________ Amendment

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8th Amendment

63
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The protection against excessive bail is found in the _________________ Amendment

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8th Amendment

64
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The protection against excessive finds is in the ____________ Amendment

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8th Amendment

65
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The 2nd Amendment protects what right?

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Right to bear arms

66
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The 3rd Amendment protect against what?

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The housing of soldiers in times of peace w/o consent of the owner

67
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The 4th Amendment protects against what?

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Unreasonable Search and Seizures

68
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The 16th Amendment Establishes what?

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Congresses ability to collect taxes on incomes

69
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The 17th Amendment Established what?

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The direct election of senators by voters

70
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The 18th Amendment Established what?

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Declared the production, transport, and sale of liquor illegal.

71
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The 19th Amendment established what?

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States that citizens should not be denied from voting based on sex

72
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The 22nd Amendment stipulated_________

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People cannot be elected as President for more than two terms

73
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The 24th Amendment stipulated______

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Abolished governments from imposing taxes during federal elections

74
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The 26th Amendment stipulated ________

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Established the minimum voting age to be 18 years old

75
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Marbury v. Madison (1803)

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Established Judical Review which allows courts can strike down laws in violation of the consitution

76
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McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

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Decided that the Federal government has the ability to set up a federal bank, and that states cannot tax the federal government.

77
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Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

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Congress has the authority to regulate interstate commerce based on the Commerce Clause

78
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Scott v. Sanford (1857)

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Ruled that enslaved people were not citizens of the United States

79
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Gitlow v. New York (1925)

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Ruled that the 1st Amendment prohibition against the government interference with rights, extended to the states

80
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Near v. Minnesota (1931)

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Ruled that the banning of speech by the government is unconstitutional except for rare exceptions.

81
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Cantwell v. Connecticut (1940)

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Ruled unconstitutional a connecticut statute that required individual making door-to-door religious solicitations to obtain a license

82
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Everson v. Board of Education (1947)

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Ruled that it is permissible for a state to reimburse the costs of transportation for students in parochial schools

83
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Schneck v. U.S (1919)

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Freedom of speech and freedom of the press could be limited only if the words in the circumstanced caused a “clear” danger.

84
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U.S v. O’Brien (1968)

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Ruled that burning a draft card did not infringe on one’s First Amendment rights

85
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Tinker v. Des Moines (1965)

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Ruled that the 1st Amendment applied to public schools, meaning that school officals could not censor student speech unless disruptive.

86
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Morse v. Frederick (2007)

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Ruled that it is not a denial of free speech for public school officials to censor encouraging drug related speech

87
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Near v. Minnesota (1931)

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Near and Guilford published a article accusing officers of being involved in shady business. A trial court and the Minnesota Supreme Court viewed the article as defamation, but the US Supreme Court Reverce the decision.

88
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New York Times v. Sullivan (1964)

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The NYT ran a advertisement paid for by civil right activists critisising the police department in Montgomery Alabama for its treatment of protestors. Most of the information was accurate but some statements were untrue. The police commissioner claimed libel and the alabama court ruled in favor.

However, the supreme court reverced the decision.

89
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Miller v. California (1973)

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Ruled that obscene materials were not protected under the 1st Amendment

90
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Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (1988)

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Ruled that schools may restrict what is published in student newspapers if the papers aren’t established as public forums

91
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Mapp v. Ohio (1961)

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Ruled that evidence seized unlawfully without a search warrant could not be used in criminal prosecutions in state courts.

92
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Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

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Ruled that state need to provide defense attorneys to defendants charged with serious offenses who cannot afford a lawyer.

93
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Miranda v Arizona (1966)

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Ruled that an arrested individual is entitled to rights against self-incrimination and to an attorney under the 5th and 6th Amendments of the constitution.

94
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McDonald v. Chicago (2010)

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The Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment extends the Second Amendment’s right to keep and bear arms to the states, at least for traditional, lawful purposes such as self-defense.

95
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Yoder v. Wisconsin (1972)

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Ruled that Wisconsin could not punish Amish families for refusing to send their children to school beyond the age of 14

96
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Zelman v. Simmons-Harris (2002)

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Upheld the constitutionality of an Ohio law providing vouchers to Cleveland students to attend the public or private schools of their choice

97
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Baker v. Carr (1962)

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Ruled that federal courts could hear cases alleging that a states drawing of electoral boundaries violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment

98
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Texas v. Johnson (1989)

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Ruled that symbolic speech (no matter how offensive) is protected under the 1st Amendment

99
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Roe v. Wade (1973)

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Ruled that the constitutions generally protected the right to have an abortion.

100
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Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992)

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Ruled that states are prohibited from restricting abortion

101
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Buckley v. Valeo (1976)

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Ruled that the government cannot limit campaign expenditures

102
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Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission (2010)

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Ruled that it is prohibited to set limits on corporate funding of independent broadcast in elections

103
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Burwell v. Hobby Lobby (2014)

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Ruled that Hobby Lobby could deny birth control coverage to employees

104
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Furman v. Georgia (1972)

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Ruled that the death penalty unconsitutional

105
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Gregg v. Georgia (1976)

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Ruled that the death penalty for murder is not prohibited by the 8th and 14th amendment

106
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Loving v. Virginia (1967)

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Ruled that laws banning interracial marriage violated the 14th amendment

107
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Cruzan v. Director (1990)

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Ruled that a state may require evidence of a individuals desire to end life- sustaining treatment before permitting end life support.

108
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Lawrence v. Texas (2003)

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Ruled that same-sex sexual activity is legal in every state and US territory

109
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Obergefell v. Hodges (2015)

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Ruled that states are required to license same-sex marriages

110
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Bell v. School City of Gary (1963)

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Ruled that stated do not have the duty to provide integrated education

111
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Green v. New Kent Country (1968)

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Ruled that a “freedom of choice’ plan would not be enough to end segregation in schools

112
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Shelley v. Kraemer (1948)

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Ruled that real estate agreements cannot restrict the sale of property based on race

113
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Missouri v. Jenkins (1995)

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Ruled that missouri is required to correct racial discrimination in Kansas City schools through salary increases and remedial education programs.

114
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Youngstown Sheet and Tube v. Sawyer

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Ruled that the president cannot take possession of private property w/o authorization from congress

115
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U.S v. Curtiss-Wright (1936)

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Ruled that the president has exclusive power over foreign policy

116
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Nixon v. Fitzgerald (1982)

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Ruled that the president is entitled to absolute immunity from legal liability for civil damages from some official acts

117
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Clinton v. Jones (1997)

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Ruled that the consitution does not grant a president immunity from civil litigation unless something unusual occurs

118
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What legislation prohibited-slavery north of the Ohio River in land acquired after the Revolutionary War?

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The Northwest Ordinance (1787)

119
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What legislation was an unsuccessful attempt to ban slavery in the Southwestern United States after the
Mexican-American War?

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The Wilmot Proviso (1846)

120
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What legislation provided for the admission of Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state?

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The Missouri Compromise

121
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What legislation allowed new territories to decide the question of slavery for themselves?

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The Kansas-Nebraska Act

122
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What legislation established the initial structure and jurisdiction of the federal courts?

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The Judiciary Act of 1789

123
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What legislation made it a criminal offense to falsely criticize the federal government in the late 18th
century?

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The Sedition Act

124
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What legislation imposed a tax on imported goods to protect early U.S. industry in the 19th century?

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The Tariff of 1828

125
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What legislation restricted the power of labor unions?

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The Labor Management Relations Act of 1947

126
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What legislation allowed the United States to transfer arms and war materials to foreign nations?

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Lend-Lease Act

127
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What legislation established the right to organize unions and bargain collectively?

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The National Labor Relations Act

128
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What legislation provided grants to states in order to establish agricultural and mechanical colleges?

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The Morrill Land Grant College Act of 1862

129
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What legislation established the merit-based civil service system?

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The Pendleton Act

130
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What legislation prohibited trusts, or anti-competitive monopolies, in the late nineteenth century?

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The Sherman Anti-Trust Act

131
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What legislation first regulated the distribution, labeling, and marketing of food and drugs?

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1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act

132
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What legislation established time zones as well as Daylight Savings Time?

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The U.S federal Uniform Time Act

133
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What legislation established tariffs to protect American industry and agriculture in the 1930’s?

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The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930

134
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What legislation provided flood control and electrification in the 1930’s?

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Tennessee Valley Authority Act

135
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What legislation established a minimum wage and child labor regulations in the 1930’s?

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Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

136
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What legislation prevented federal employees from participating in election campaigns?

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The Hatch Act

137
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What legislation limited the President’s ability to commit U.S. military forces?

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War Powers Resolution of 1973

138
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What legislation restructured the streamlined the military chain of command?

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The Goldwater- Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act

139
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What legislation banned the use of federal funds to pay for abortion except to save the life of the
mother?

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The Hyde Amendment

140
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What legislation enhanced the United States’ ability to fight terrorism with increased surveillance?

A

The Patriot Act

Missouri Civics Exam (1 decks)

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