Questions and Answers
What Supreme Court decision desegregated the public school system by stating separate but equal is inherently unequal?
Brown v. Board of Education
What historical document would protect your right to protest outside a government building?
Bill of Rights
What court case invoked your 4th Amendment's right to privacy?
Mapp v. Ohio
Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of the 26th Amendment?
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What constitutional principle allows different agencies to work together to solve a problem?
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What does the map below represent regarding the U.S. Constitution?
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Which of the following can be most closely associated with direct democracy?
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Which of the following is not a civic duty?
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What job was the Supreme Court doing in the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland?
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Which of the following is the least used congressional power?
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Which amendment reserves all of the powers not listed in the Constitution to the states?
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What type of government is exemplified by Emperor Hirohito and King Louis XVI being both sovereign and whose powers were passed down by their families?
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Who was the first philosopher to write about social contract theory, believing individuals should give up as many rights as needed to achieve security?
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Which branch of government within the state does the governor of Missouri fall under?
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Which Supreme Court case protects your 5th Amendment right from self-incrimination?
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Which of the following is a civic responsibility?
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Which is an example of the job of the President of the United States and the Governor of Missouri?
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Which constitutional principle relates to Thomas Jefferson's view of a wise and frugal government?
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What statement describes the outcome of the 19th Amendment?
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Which Supreme Court case created the doctrine of separate but equal?
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Which statement would John Locke most likely never have said in his lifetime?
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The election of incumbent senator Claire McCaskill over challenger Todd Aiken in 2012 is an example of what constitutional principle?
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What rights are protected by Gideon v. Wainwright, Mapp v. Ohio, and Miranda v. Arizona?
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If the U.S. government invokes or changes a certain law that hasn't existed yet, what is this law called?
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Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal program conflicted with what constitutional principle?
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The Senate's effective use of filibustering protects which viewpoint?
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Which constitutional principle allows the federal court system to regulate state voting districts as seen in Baker v. Carr?
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Which amendment allowed the Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education to overturn Plessy v. Ferguson?
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Chief executive officers in government might have which titles?
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When the Supreme Court declares an act of Congress unconstitutional, which principle are they invoking?
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In a free market economy, how are the prices of goods and services determined?
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Which of the following can be most closely associated with the first republic?
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What is the significance of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison?
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Why are House of Representatives districts in Missouri not geographically equal in size?
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Which of the following best describes the Missouri Plan?
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Which of the following is an example of the enumerated powers of the national government?
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Besides waiting around to succeed to the presidency, what is the vice president's only other constitutional duty?
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What constitutional right was used in Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade?
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Study Notes
Supreme Court Decisions
- Brown v. Board of Education: Defined "separate but equal" as inherently unequal, leading to desegregation of public schools.
- Mapp v. Ohio: Established the right to privacy under the 4th Amendment, protecting against illegal searches and seizures.
- McCulloch v. Maryland: Confirmed the constitutionality of the 2nd National Bank, highlighting the power of the Supreme Court to interpret laws using the Necessary and Proper Clause.
- Miranda v. Arizona: Upheld the 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination, requiring police to inform suspects of their rights.
- Plessy v. Ferguson: Established the doctrine of "separate but equal," which was later overturned by Brown v. Board of Education.
- Griswold v. Connecticut: Involved the right to privacy, influencing reproductive rights in subsequent cases like Roe v. Wade.
- Marbury v. Madison: Established the precedent for judicial review, allowing courts to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.
Constitutional Principles
- Federalism: Enables collaboration between state and federal agencies, as seen with the Green County sheriff's office and FBI.
- Limited Government: Reflected in Thomas Jefferson's advocacy for a government that does not overreach, contrasting with the expansion seen during Roosevelt’s New Deal.
- Popular Sovereignty: The fundamental principle exemplified by the 2012 election of Senator Claire McCaskill.
- Judicial Review: The Supreme Court's authority to invalidate laws passed by Congress, illustrated in major court decisions.
Amendments and Civic Responsibilities
- 26th Amendment: Lowered the voting age from twenty-one to eighteen.
- 10th Amendment: Reserved powers not listed in the Constitution for the states.
- 19th Amendment: Granted women over twenty-one the right to vote.
- Civic Responsibilities: Includes registering to vote and the misconception that voting in elections is not a civic duty.
Government Structures
- Direct Democracy: Closely associated with ancient Athens, where citizens directly participate in governance.
- Monarchy: Illustrated by the powers of sovereigns like Emperor Hirohito and King Louis XVI, transmitted through familial lineage.
- Executive Branch: The position of the Missouri governor falls within this branch, responsible for law enforcement at the state level.
- Enumerated Powers: Powers explicitly granted to the national government, such as creating post offices.
Voting and Representation
- Ex Post Facto Law: Prohibits retroactive application of laws, ensuring fairness in legal proceedings.
- Filibustering: A Senate practice that protects minority viewpoints from being overruled.
Economic Principles
- Free Market Economy: Prices for goods and services are determined by the interplay of supply and demand, illustrating fundamental economic concepts.
Other Key Concepts
- Civic Duties: Voting is a civic duty; however, other responsibilities like registering to vote are crucial for civic engagement.
- House of Representatives Districts: District sizes in Missouri are determined by population, not geographic equalization.
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