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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What historical document would protect your right to protest outside a government building?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?

<p>The voting age was changed from twenty-one to eighteen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constitutional principle allows different agencies to work together to solve a problem?

<p>Federalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the map below represent regarding the U.S. Constitution?

<p>Electoral College</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be most closely associated with direct democracy?

<p>Athens, Greece</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a civic duty?

<p>Voting in elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

What job was the Supreme Court doing in the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland?

<p>Interpreting laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the least used congressional power?

<p>Impeaching a President</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment reserves all of the powers not listed in the Constitution to the states?

<p>10th Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Monarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first philosopher to write about social contract theory, believing individuals should give up as many rights as needed to achieve security?

<p>Thomas Hobbes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of government within the state does the governor of Missouri fall under?

<p>Executive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Supreme Court case protects your 5th Amendment right from self-incrimination?

<p>Miranda v. Arizona</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a civic responsibility?

<p>Registering to vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of the job of the President of the United States and the Governor of Missouri?

<p>Enforcing new or current laws of the federal and state government</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which constitutional principle relates to Thomas Jefferson's view of a wise and frugal government?

<p>Limited government</p> Signup and view all the answers

What statement describes the outcome of the 19th Amendment?

<p>Women over the age of twenty-one were granted suffrage</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Supreme Court case created the doctrine of separate but equal?

<p>Plessy v. Ferguson</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement would John Locke most likely never have said in his lifetime?

<p>It is acceptable thinking to give up many of your rights for one's own protections</p> Signup and view all the answers

The election of incumbent senator Claire McCaskill over challenger Todd Aiken in 2012 is an example of what constitutional principle?

<p>Popular Sovereignty</p> Signup and view all the answers

What rights are protected by Gideon v. Wainwright, Mapp v. Ohio, and Miranda v. Arizona?

<p>Rights of the accused</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the U.S. government invokes or changes a certain law that hasn't existed yet, what is this law called?

<p>Ex post facto law</p> Signup and view all the answers

Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal program conflicted with what constitutional principle?

<p>Limited government</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Senate's effective use of filibustering protects which viewpoint?

<p>The right of the minority viewpoint</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which constitutional principle allows the federal court system to regulate state voting districts as seen in Baker v. Carr?

<p>Federalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment allowed the Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education to overturn Plessy v. Ferguson?

<p>14th Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chief executive officers in government might have which titles?

<p>Presidents, mayors, and governors</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the Supreme Court declares an act of Congress unconstitutional, which principle are they invoking?

<p>Judicial Review</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a free market economy, how are the prices of goods and services determined?

<p>Supply and demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be most closely associated with the first republic?

<p>Rome</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison?

<p>Established the power of judicial review</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are House of Representatives districts in Missouri not geographically equal in size?

<p>The size is dependent upon population</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Missouri Plan?

<p>A method to combine election and appointments</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of the enumerated powers of the national government?

<p>The creation of post offices</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides waiting around to succeed to the presidency, what is the vice president's only other constitutional duty?

<p>Preside over the Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constitutional right was used in Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade?

<p>Right to privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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