Civics EOC Review

The act of meeting with an elected official to persuade them to vote a certain way

What did the colonists do as a response to the Stamp Act?

A form of gov't where everyone gets to vote on all laws

The idea that all people are born with the rights of life, liberty, and property

What was Marbury v Madison about?

What comes at the very end of a trial? (The jury's decision.)

According to the DOI, where does gov't get it's power?

What Supreme Court case ruled segregation is legal?

A form of gov't where a country is ruled by a small group of wealthy people

What case was about the process of recounting ballots in Florida?

Media deciding what stories to cover is them acting as a

What doc addressed colonial concerns about English policies?

Laws set forth in the Constitution are called

Eliminated poll taxes

Enlightenment philosopher who created the theories checks and balances and separation of powers

How many levels are there in the state court system?

Article I of the US Constitution established the

A system of gov't where power is in the state gov'ts

Running a red light is an example of what kind of law

Popular sovereignty is

Can't deny the right to vote based off of sex

Laws established by the outcome of former cases are called

Levy taxes is a

Which action did colonists use this cartoon to support?

True or false--Congress created the federal court system

The legislative branch

The concept that an authority has to prove to a court why it is holding someone

Defined citizenship and has equal protection clause

What weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to Shay's Rebellion?

Becoming a citizen by being born to parents who are US citizens

The only two declared wars

What is the lowest court in the federal court system?

This pamphlet encouraged the colonists to seek independence from England

Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, and to Petition the Gov't are found in the

Who confirms treaties, ambassadors, and secretary of state?

Trade agreement between Canada, US, and Mexico

The executive branch

What branch can declare things unconstitutional?

International organization that deals with children

A form of gov't that is focused on the working class (workers unite)

Military alliance where if one country is attacked the others must help defend that country

Policy dealing with issues outside of the country

Becoming a citizen by being born in the US

Refusing to obey certain laws as a form of political protest is called...

The gov't must protect the rights of the people and if they fail, people can dissolve the gov't

What case said that minors are entitled to the same rights as adults?

Congress makes up the

Technique that appeals to our emotions

This image represents

What Supreme Court case ruled segregation is unconstitutional?

A form of gov't where power is held by one person, usually a king or queen

How many levels are there in the federal court system?

Right to Bear Arms

The power of the judicial branch to declare things unconstitutional (illegal)...

What party favors spending $ on the military?

Enlightenment philosopher who created the theories of natural rights and social contract

The Federalists wanted

The image represents the theory of

What party favors spending $ on education?

A system of gov't where power is in the legislative body

The judicial branch

Abolished slavery

What party wants a bigger gov't?

What amendment is eminent domain?

Powers of the state gov't are called

A system of gov't where power is in the central gov't

Establish justice means

The Anti-Federalists wanted

What party wants lower taxes?

What case involved rule of law?

What case led to police reading your rights before they question a person accused of a crime?

A form of gov't where a country is ruled by representatives that are elected by citizens

Changed the voting age from 21 to 18

Who declares war?

This doc limited the king's power, implemented trial by jury and rule of law

What case dealt with self incrimination?

Everyone is doing it....

We the People, in order to form a more perfect union, is part of the

What organization is the US a part of?

Regulate trade, coin money, and establish post offices are

Rules that an agency within the executive branch make are called

In order to propose an amendment you need

Laws that Congress pass are called

Powers that are shared between the federal and state gov't are called

What branch has the power of judicial review?

What is the lowest court in the state court system?

Media reporting when a gov't official does something wrong is them acting as a

Due process and protection against self-incrimination

When something threatens public interest our rights are...

First an amendment must be _______________. Then it can be ___________________.

Controlling public education is a

What party wants to cut gov't spending?

Can't deny the right to vote based off of race

This case decided that the right to own a private handgun is guaranteed by the 2nd amendment

A system of gov't where power is shared between the central and state gov'ts

What case ruled that students have the right to free speech as long as learning isn't disrupted

Article III established the

What are the two trial courts in the state court system?

What part of Congress approves presidential appointments and treaties?

Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

Policy dealing with issues inside the country

What's the order of the state court system from high to low?

A form of gov't where one person has unlimited power

One of the roles of the president is

What's the order of the federal court system from high to low?

What is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Ensure domestic tranquility means

He suspended trial by jury, dissolved colonial legislatures, & taxed us without our consent are

Persuading the viewer/reader to think or feel a certain way

The concept that no one is above the law

All bills start in the

What case ensured the gov't must provide a lawyer for those charged with a felony?

What two enlightenment theories are in the DOI?

10th Amendment

This doc expanded the power of the Parliament and expanded the rights of the people

Technique that uses celebrity endorsements

PACs are for

This doc was an agreement between people and introduced the concept of self gov't

Favoring one side over the other

Powers of the national gov't are called

What doc was the first attempt to set up a gov't in the US?

Becoming a citizen through a process that requires you to be 18, pass a test, & take an oath

What is a requirement to run for Congress?

President makes appointments and the Senate approves them is an example of

Who did the 14th amendment grant citizenship to?

The fact that the government can take private property if it is for public use is called...

In order to ratify an amendment you need

Who do lobbyists represent?

Article II established the

Promote the general welfare means

What case established censorship standards for school newspapers?

Everyone is entitled to fair treatment in the judicial system...