GOV ACE

What is the supreme law of the land?

The Constitution.

What era gave birth to the ideas of the Constitution?

The Enlightenment era.

What are the first three words of the Constitution that represent self-government?

'We the People.'

What is an amendment?

A change or addition to the Constitution.

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

The Bill of Rights.

What are the rights or freedoms in the First Amendment?

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

Twenty-seven (27).

What war led to US independence?

The American Revolutionary War.

What are the three rights in the Declaration of Independence?

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Where do we find the concept of separation of church and state?

In the First Amendment.

What protects our property from illegal search and seizure?

The Fourth Amendment.

What is the Tinker standard of free speech in school?

Students do not lose their First Amendment rights unless their speech disrupts the educational process.

What is the Necessary and Proper clause?

It allows Congress to make laws needed to carry out its enumerated powers.

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Checks and balances.

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

The President.

Who makes federal laws?

Congress.

What is the Great Compromise?

It created a bicameral legislature, with the House of Representatives based on population and the Senate providing equal representation.

How many U.S. Senators are there?

One hundred (100).

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

Six (6) years.

Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

Todd Young or Mike Braun.

What is the impeachment and removal process for federal officials?

The House votes to impeach, and the Senate conducts a trial and votes on removal.

We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

Two (2) years.

What are the common threads between Shenck, Korematsu, and Brandenberg?

They address limits on constitutional rights during national security concerns.

How do you prove treason?

By having testimony from two witnesses or a confession in open court.

Name your U.S. Representative.

Victoria Spartz.

We elect a President for how many years?

Four (4) years.

What was the 3/5th Compromise?

It counted three-fifths of enslaved people for representation and taxation.

What is the process of making a treaty?

The President negotiates and signs a treaty, and the Senate must approve it.

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

Kamala Harris.

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

The Vice President.

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

The Speaker of the House.

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

The President.

Who signs bills to become laws?

The President.

Who vetoes bills?

The President.

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

Advises the President and executes federal laws.

What is the common thread between TLO, Tinker, and Hazelwood?

They address students' rights in schools and the balance with school authority.

What was the outcome of Marbury v. Madison?

It established the principle of judicial review.

What is the highest court in the United States?

The Supreme Court.

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Nine (9).

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

John Roberts.

What is one power of the federal government?

To declare war.

What is one power of the states?

To provide education.

Who is the Governor of your state now?

Eric Holcomb.

What is the process of how a bill becomes a law?

A bill is introduced, debated, voted on, and sent to the President.

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

Democratic and Republican.

What is the role of the Vice President?

To preside over the Senate and cast tie-breaking votes.

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

Mike Johnson.

What amendments deal with voting?

The 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendments.

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

Serving on a jury.

Where is U.S. citizenship protected in the Constitution?

The 14th Amendment.

What is a restricted power of Congress?

Congress cannot pass ex post facto laws or bills of attainder.

What form of government is every state guaranteed?

A republican form of government.

What is the common thread between Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, and Dred Scott?

They addressed civil rights and equality issues involving race.

How old must citizens be to vote for President?

Eighteen (18) years old.

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

Voting and contacting their elected officials.

What are known as the Progressive Era Amendments?

The 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th Amendments.

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

At age 18.

What is the difference between slander and libel?

Slander is spoken defamation; libel is written defamation.

What is the common thread of The West Wing, The American President, 12 Angry Men, and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?

They all explore themes of American democracy and the political process.

Which passages of the Constitution dealt indirectly with slavery?

The Three-Fifths Compromise, Fugitive Slave Clause, and Slave Trade Clause.

How many Presidents have been impeached?

Three: Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump.

Why is James Madison known as the Father of the US Constitution?

He played a key role in drafting and promoting it.

What is eminent domain?

The government's power to take private property for public use with just compensation.

There were 13 original states. Name three.

Virginia, New York, and Massachusetts.

What was the 1st Constitution known as and why was it replaced?

The Articles of Confederation; it created a weak central government.

Where are your Miranda Rights?

Derived from the Fifth and Sixth Amendments.

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, or John Jay.

What is one thing Eugene V. Debs is famous for?

Leading the Pullman Strike.

Who is the 'Father of Our Country' and first President?

George Washington.

What is the relationship between Jack Johnson and ex post facto legislation?

His conviction led to efforts for retroactive justice.

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

The Louisiana Territory.

Who creates the military?

Congress.

What is the State of the Union Address?

An annual speech by the President outlining the nation’s condition.

What amendment outlawed involuntary servitude?

The 13th Amendment.

What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

An executive order declaring freedom for slaves in Confederate states.

What is an Executive Order?

An official directive issued by the President.

What is the motto of the United States?

'In God We Trust.'

What is the Advise and Consent power?

The Senate's authority to review presidential appointments.

What is the common thread between The Alien and Sedition Acts and the Patriot Act?

They address tensions between national security and civil liberties.

How did FDR change Federalism?

He expanded federal power through the New Deal.

What is the difference between Original and Appellate Jurisdiction?

Original refers to first hearings; Appellate is reviews of lower court decisions.

What is the filibuster?

A Senate tactic to delay or block legislation.

What does William H. Harrison have to do with Indiana and U.S. Government?

He was the first governor of the Indiana Territory.

What movement tried to legally end racial discrimination?

The Civil Rights Movement.

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?

He led the Civil Rights Movement and advocated for racial equality.

What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?

Terrorist attacks destroyed the World Trade Center.

Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

Cherokee.

What is double jeopardy?

Being tried twice for the same offense.

What is Habeas Corpus?

A legal principle protecting against unlawful detention.

What was the first territory/state to grant women access to the vote?

Wyoming.

Name one U.S. territory.

Puerto Rico.

Can a state be formed from another state?

Yes, with consent from the original state and Congress.

How many sections are in the Indiana Bill of Rights?

37 sections.

What is a PAC?

A Political Action Committee that raises money for candidates.

What is a Super PAC?

A type of PAC that can raise unlimited money but cannot coordinate with candidates.

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

To represent the 13 original colonies.

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

To represent the 50 states.

What is the name of the national anthem?

'The Star-Spangled Banner.'

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

July 4th.

Who has the power of the pardon?

The President.