final Flashcards
what era launched the beginning of new idea centered around liberty, progress, government and religion
Enlightenment era
BEn Franklin wrote
Constitution
Thomas Paine wrote
Common Sense
Thomas Jefferson wrote
Declaration of Independence
Republicanism
sole purpose of government is to represent what the people want
Liberalism
sole purpose of government is toprotect human rights
What was one major edit that John Adams made to the Declaration of Independence and why
the removal of the statement about freeing slaves, he did it because of the southern influence
Article 1
Legislative (make laws)
Article 2
Executive (enforce laws)
Article 3
Judicial (interpret laws)
What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights
to state the rights of the American People
How are the amendments 1-8 different from 9 and 10
then first 8 are the most important
9-10 are the rights not previously covered
What rights and freedoms are included in the first ammendment
press religion speech petition assembly
Why did the Supreme Court Ruled in favor of student speech in TInker v Fredrick but ruled against Morse v Fredrick
With Tinker v Fredrick, students gathered peacefully, whereas with Morse v Fredrick the “protest” promoted illegal activities
What right did the 2nd amendment protect
right to bear arms
Limitations to the 2nd amendment
mental illness, explosives
What is the third ammendment
You have the right not to participate in quatering of soilders during wartimes
How does the Supreme Court connect this amendment to birth control? What Case
what you do in your home is your business; Griswald v CT
Whats the 4th ammendment
No search and seisure
Explain the situation in New Jersey v TLO, Why was that search acceptable
Girls were caught smoking in the bathroom, and the search was acceptable because it was in a open plain field
5 rights granted in the 5th amendment
Grand Jury Double Jepordy Self Incrimination Due Process Eminent Domain
WHat effect does Miranda v Arizona have on our criminal justice system today?
Before a person is arrested, they must be told their rights
Seven rights gaureenteed in the 6th ammendment
Speedy Trial Public Trial Impartial Jury Notice Due Process Compulsory Witness Lawyer
What is the 7th ammendment
if a person is sued for more than $20, they mujst be given the right to jury