The first ten amendments to the Constitution, designed to protect the rights of citizens and individual freedoms.

The constitutional amendment that establishes the four great liberties: freedom of the press, of speech, of religion, and of assembly.

Citizens can keep and bear arms. Protects an individual right to a firearm as well as the right to organize a State militia, but note that there are limits (such as the ability to require background checks).

No quartering of soldiers

Protects against unreasonable search and seizure

A constitutional amendment designed to protect the rights of persons accused of crimes, including protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and punishment without due process of law.

A group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president. Under this system, it is possible that a person could win the popular vote and lose in the electoral collage.

A court order allowing law enforcement officers to search a suspect's home or business and take specific items as evidence

An order signed by a judge naming the individual to be arrested for a specific crime

Trial or punishment for the same crime by the same government; forbidden by the Constitution.

Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.

A list of rights that police in the United States must read to suspects in custody before questioning them. Grounded in the 5th Amendment.

Power of a government to take private property for public use.

The right to an attorney is contained in this amendment:

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

Right to a trial by jury in civil cases

Right to jury in civil trials.

Government cannot inflict cruel and unusual punishment.

Rights retained by the people, that some rights were not listed out

Federal government has only those powers specifically granted by the Constitution.

One State cannot be sued by the resident of another state

Separates the votes for President and Vice President

Abolished slavery.

(1) All persons born in the U.S. are citizens; (2) no person can be deprived of life, liberty or property without DUE PROCESS OF LAW; (3) no state can deprive a person of EQUAL PROTECTION of the laws.

States cannot deny any person the right to vote because of race.

Power of Congress to tax income

Established the direct election of senators (instead of being chosen by state legislatures)

Prohibition of alcohol

States cannot deny the right to vote based on gender

Congress begins on January 3rd; President starts on January 20th

Repeal of Prohibition

Limits the president to two, four year terms.

Gives Washington DC electoral college votes as if it were a state (DC still has no representation in Congress)

Abolishes poll taxes

Succession of VP if president dies or become incapable to do his job.

States cannot deny the right to vote based on age (18+)

Congressional pay raises are not begun until the next election

Gives Washington DC electoral college votes as if it were a state (DC still has no representation in Congress)

Abolishes poll taxes

Congressional pay raises are not begun until the next election

Government cannot require unreasonable bail

The right to an compulsory process (to issue subpoenas) is contained in which Amendment?

The right to a speedy and public criminal trial is contained in which amendment?

Government cannot require unreasonable bail

The "supreme" law of the land is:

What date does the President take office?

What date do members of Congress take office?

The "Reconstruction" Amendments are:

Which memory trick is this: 2 + 2 = 4

What is the memory trick for the 22nd Amendment?

What is the memory trick for the 23nd Amendment?

What is the memory trick for the 24th Amendment?

What is the memory trick for the 25th Amendment?

What is the memory trick for the 26th Amendment?

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? Strong federal government

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position?Limited/Weak Federal Government

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? Wanted states to be weak

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? Wanted states to be strong

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? Initially opposed the Bill of rights, but compromised

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? In favor of the Bill of Rights, required the other side to adopt them in order to ratify the Constitution.

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? Proposed and supported the passage of the Constitution

Was the following a Federalist or Anti-Federalist position? Initially opposed the Constitution, but compromised and agreed to adopt it after concessions from the other side.

PRIOR TO the Ohio Constitution of 1851, how were executive officials elected in Ohio?

AFTER the Ohio Constitution of 1851, how were executive officials elected in Ohio?

PRIOR TO the Ohio Constitution of 1851, how were judges elected in Ohio?

AFTER the Ohio Constitution of 1851, how were judges elected in Ohio?

PRIOR TO the Ohio Constitution of 1851, what limits were there on the General Assembly's ability to go into debt?

AFTER the Ohio Constitution of 1851, what limits were there on the General Assembly's ability to go into debt?

PRIOR TO the Ohio Constitution of 1851, how did the the courts of appeals in Ohio function?

AFTER the Ohio Constitution of 1851, how did the courts of appeals in Ohio function?

How did the Ohio Constitution of 1851 affect the power of the LEGISLATURE (General Assembly)?

The FEDERAL EXECUTIVE is:

Which of the following is part of the FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE Branch?

Which of the following is part of the FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE Branch?

Which of the following is part of the FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE Branch?

Which of the following is part of the FEDERAL JUDICIAL branch?

The State Executive is:

Which of the following is part of the STATE LEGISLATIVE Branch?

Which of the following is part of the STATE JUDICIAL branch?

Which of the following is an example of a LOCAL EXECUTIVE?

Which of the following is an example of the LOCAL LEGISLATIVE branch?

Which of the following is an example of the LOCAL JUDICIAL branch?

Is the following a public record or a survey? Marriage Certificate

Is the following a public record or a survey? A poll of likely voters

Is the following a public record or a survey? Birth Certificate

Is the following a public record or a survey? Property Records

Is the following a public record or a survey? Phone calls to determine people's position on a particular issue.

When the Federal Reserve wants to SLOW DOWN the economy, it institutes which type of policy?

When the Federal Reserve wants to INCREASE economic activity, it institutes which type of policy?

When the Federal reserve wants to CONTRACT the economy, what is one TOOL it might use?

When the Federal reserve wants to CONTRACT the economy, what is one TOOL it might use?

When the Federal reserve wants to CONTRACT the economy, what is one TOOL it might use?

When the Federal reserve wants to EXPAND the economy, what is one TOOL it might use?

When the Federal reserve wants to EXPAND the economy, what is one TOOL it might use?

When the Federal reserve wants to EXPAND the economy, what is one TOOL it might use?

One GOAL or EFFECT of CONTRACTIONARY economic policy is:

One GOAL or EFFECT of CONTRACTIONARY economic policy is:

One GOAL or EFFECT of CONTRACTIONARY economic policy is:

One GOAL or EFFECT of CONTRACTIONARY economic policy is:

One GOAL or EFFECT of EXPANSIONARY economic policy is:

One GOAL or EFFECT of EXPANSIONARY economic policy is:

One GOAL or EFFECT of EXPANSIONARY economic policy is:

One GOAL or EFFECT of EXPANSIONARY economic policy is:

Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Organize neighbors to volunteer at a park

Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Join a community watch group

Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Attend a school board or city council meeting

Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Volunteer at the fire department

Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Request that the governor provide state funds

Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Run for the General Assembly or support the campaign for Governor

Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Sign a ballot initiative

Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Write letters to the governor and members of the General Assembly

Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Participate in a protest at the White House

Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Email Senator or the Ohio Representative in the House of Representatives

Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Sign a petition that goes to the President

Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Testify before Congress

The value GIVEN UP by pursuing a course of action is:

The value RECEIVED by pursuing a course of action is:

When the government requires seat belts in cars, the increased price of the car is an:

When the government requires seat belts in cars, the increased safety for the consumer is an:

When the government requires that food be inspected for safety, the increased price of the food is an:

When the government requires that food be inspected for safety, the increased safety of the food is an:

When the government requires that citizens pay for social security benefits, the money paid into the program by citizens is an:

When the government requires that citizens pay for social security benefits, the healthier society as a result of a universal right to healthcare is an:

If something is CREDIBLE, it is

If something is RELEVANT, it is

Is the following an example of a CREDIBLE document, report, or other source? A scientific report.

Is the following an example of a CREDIBLE document, report, or other source? A report by an Agency, such as the FAA.

Is the following an example of a CREDIBLE document, report, or other source? A quote from a leading expert in the field.

Is the following an example of a CREDIBLE document, report, or other source? An advertisement

Is the following an example of a CREDIBLE document, report, or other source? A brochure from a company who stands to make money on the topic

Is the following an example of a CREDIBLE document, report, or other source? An anonymous online forum.

Is the following an example of a CREDIBLE document, report, or other source? A person with no expertise in the subject matter.

True or False: It is possible for something to be credible, but not relevant?

True or False: The LENGTH of a document makes something credible. In other words, the longer the document, the more credible it is.

True or False: The NUMBER OF CHARTS in a document makes it more credible. In other words, the more charts in the document, the more credible it is.

True or False: How WELL-WRITTEN a document is makes it more credible. In other words, if a document has no typographical errors and uses excellent grammar, this makes the document more credible.

True or False: The COST OF PRODUCING a document makes it more credible. In other words, the more a document cost to produce, the more credible it is.

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Execute the laws

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Enforce the laws

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Implement the laws

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Make the laws

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Draft the laws

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Write the laws

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Determine the laws

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Apply the laws

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Interpret the laws

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Commander-in-chief of the armed services

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Signs bills into law

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Makes treaties

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Appoints cabinet and agency officials

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Has discretion on the implementation of laws

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Declares war

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Approves treaties

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Debates and passes legislation

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Interpreting the Laws and Constitution

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Judicial Review

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Sentencing criminal offenders

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Presiding over court cases

Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: Vetoes legislation

Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: Appoints federal judges

Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: Enforces court decisions

Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: Impeach the executive

Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: Overrides veto

Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: Impeach the judiciary

Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: Propose a constitutional amendment

Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: Declare an executive action unconstitutional or illegal

Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: Declares a law unconstitutional

A freedom that is given to all members of society is:

An obligation that is expected from all members of society

Is the following a civic right or a civic responsibility? A trial by an impartial jury

Is the following a civic right or a civic responsibility? Being called in for jury duty

Is the following a civic right or a civic responsibility? A public education

Is the following a civic right or a civic responsibility? Participating in School Board Meetings

Is the following a civic right or a civic responsibility? Freedom of speech

Is the following a civic right or a civic responsibility? Engaging in civil discourse

Is the following a civic right or a civic responsibility? Use of public roads

Is the following a civic right or a civic responsibility? Paying taxes for the upkeep of the roads

Is the following a civic right or a civic responsibility? The right to vote

Is the following a civic right or a civic responsibility? Being informed on issues

Working towards achieving a general agreement within a group is:

Making concessions to settle differences - each side must give up something.

Influencing others into accepting a point of view by means of reasoning and argumentation:

Settling differences through a discussion of issues

The following is an example of _____________: 3 Republicans have different tax cut proposals. They work together to agree on one.

The following is an example of _____________: Federalists agree to the Bill of Rights, Anti-Federalists agree to support the Constitution.

The following is an example of _____________: A legislator lists reasons that a tax cut bill will help the economy in order to gain support from other legislators.

The following is an example of _____________: Legislators of different parties sit down to discuss the pros and cons of a bill.

The ability of the judiciary to interpret the law and declare laws unconstitutional.

The concept that the government gains its legitimacy from the people.

The division of power between Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches

The division of power between federal, state, and local governments

The ability of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches to limit one another.

The concept that people must agree to their government, otherwise it is illegitimate

The favoring of one side or another without evidence to support it.

A government whose power is limited by the restrictions set forth in a constitution.