Fun Test - AP Gov

unalienable rights, consent of the governed, grievances against the King of England

weak national government & strong state governments

federalism, checks and balances, separation of powers, limited government, popular sovereignty

the Constitution would make the federal government too strong; the country is too diverse for one central government (constant clashing of opinions) - small government would better know the will of the people

factions are natural, controllable, and essential to liberty; a large republic can control the negative effects of factions

separation of powers, checks and balances, ambitions of men must be controlled

single, strong executive is better than a committee; strong executive can react quickly and be held accountable

lifetime terms of judges to remain politically insulated and develop expertise; judicial review

nonviolent, direct action to combat injustices; civil disobedience

judicial review

Necessary and Proper Clause; Supremacy Clause

Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment; 6th Amendment right to counsel

Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment; 2nd Amendment

Commerce Clause

Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment

Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment

Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment

Establishment Clause, 1st Amendment

Free Exercise Clause, 1st Amendment

Free Speech Clause of the 1st Amendment

Free Speech Clause of the 1st Amendment

Free Speech Clause of the 1st Amendment

Free Press Clause of the 1st Amendment

speech, religion, assembly, petition, press

right to bear arms

right to a fair trial

no cruel or unusual punishment

reserves powers to the states

abolished slavery

equal protection of the laws

right to vote regardless of race

direct election of senators

right to vote regardless of sex

term limits for Presidents

eliminates the poll tax

right to vote for citizens 18 and over

allows Congress to pass laws that are necessary for executing its enumerated powers (Article I)

Congress can regulate interstate commerce (Article I)

states must recognize the laws and documents of other states (Article IV)

the Constitution is the highest power in the country (Article VI)

Congress cannot establish a national religion

people can freely practice (or not practice) a religion

states must guarantee rights, privileges, and protections to all citizens

no person can be denied their life, liberty, or property without fair legal procedures

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Relations among states

Amending the Constitution

ended segregation in public places; banned employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex

Medicare = health insurance for the elderly

Medicaid = health insurance for those in poverty

(examples of mandatory spending)

regulates campaign spending and created the bipartisan FEC for campaign finance monitory

created the budget calendar, the CBO and budget committees in Congress; prevented the president from impounding funds

prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and guarantees equal access to facilities (unfunded mandate)

Motor Voter Act; individuals can register to vote when getting or updating a driver's license