Which U.S. Supreme Court decision overturned Plessy v Ferguson (1896(? –
ANSWER- Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
How does the outcome in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) affect the rights of the
accused? – ANSWER- It established that the accused has the right to the assistance
of counsel.
Which is an example of the rule of law? – ANSWER- The equality of all citizens
before the law
Which principle was included in the U.S. Constitution as a response to a concern
expressed in the Declaration of Independence? – ANSWER- Separation of Powers
Which constitutional principle prevents one branch of the government from
becoming more powerful than another branch? – ANSWER- Checks and Balances
Which steps are included in the selection process of a Chief Justice of the U.S.
Supreme Court? – ANSWER- Nomination by the President and confirmation by
the Senate
Whom is a U.S. Senator elected to represent? – ANSWER- Residents of a single
state
Which is an example of representative government? – ANSWER- The Congress
passing a bill
Which is an example of a concurrent power in the U.S. federal system? –
ANSWER- The building of public roads
Which decision reinforced the U.S. government’s authority to establish a federal
institution without state interference? – ANSWER- McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
Which United States Supreme Court decision resulted in reduced power for state
governments? – ANSWER- Roe v. Wade (1973)
Which pair of United States Supreme Court cases resulted in limiting the power of
local governments? – ANSWER- Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
and District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)
Which concept from the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, and the English Bill of
Rights did American colonists use to support the cause of independence? –
ANSWER- No taxation without representation
Which document resulted in the formation of a “civil body politic?” – ANSWER\u0002The Mayflower Compact
The colonists used a political cartoon with the caption Join or Die to support which
action? – ANSWER- Forming their own government
Which document provided a rationale for American independence? – ANSWER\u0002Common Sense
Which point of view is reflected in Common Sense? – ANSWER- Representatives
should be elected.
Which was a cause of the American Revolution? – ANSWER- The opposition to
taxation without representation
What country was the Declaration of Independence intended to liberate the
American colonies? – ANSWER- Great Britain
Which phrase is included in the Declaration of Independence? – ANSWER- “All
men are created equal”
Which two natural rights are identified in the Declaration of Independence? –
ANSWER- Life and Liberty
Based on the Declaration of Independence, which entity is responsible for
protecting natural rights? – ANSWER- The government
Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence supports the principle of
popular sovereignty? – ANSWER- “Deriving their just powers from the consent of
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