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homeland security
A department that was created to protect our country from terrorism and outside harm. -
Jun 15, 1215
Magna carta
this document was one of the first to make a system of government close to our own. it moved from a ruling of man to a more limited government, and outlined individual rights rather than a overall power deciding the fates of all men. of course this included taxes and trials as well. -
Petition of Right
was a document made by king Charles that made it illegal for laws to be passed without checks and balances though very flawed it was the first instance of it in England. military could also not lock people up unlawfully or attack in times of peace. -
Pilgrim code of law
first covenant with basic elements of a constitution. was based upon popular sovereignty. provided trial by jury which was nice, -
English Bill of Rights
Allowed free speech and protection against cruelty in England and unusual punishment. the revolution established a constitutional monarchy. -
The Enlightment
intellectual movement in the 18th century. valued the science of existence over the church and god. -
Social contract Theory
the belief that people form a government to protect their own rights. -
First US currency issued
The first printed paper money known as "continentals" -
battle of bunker hill
one of the first battles of the revolutionary war. -
Articles of Confederation
in 1776 the continental congress came together to create the articles of confederation. it created a union of sovereign states and introduced the assembly of delegates. -
constitutional convention
When the framers came together to frame the constitution. they wrote a stronger law than the th articles of conferdation. -
Federalist papers
Documents used to defend the constitution and get it ratified written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. the pen name was Publius. -
Whiskey rebelling
Farmers rebelled in angry voice about taxes. they were not happy -
The bill of rights
A List of commandments that guarantee the rights of Americans no matter what at all levels of government, a popular one is the first amendment of freedom of speech. -
first Bank of America
congress creates the first bank in Philadelphia championed by Alexander hamilton. -
President Washingtons Farwell address
after refusing to do another term president Washingtons prepared a speech or the Americana people that spanned 32 pages. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
A set of four laws that limit immigration and speech in the us. -
Marbury V. Maddison
this court case established judicial review and made sure that laws were constitutional -
Louisiana purchase
America buys land from France for 15 million dollars completely doubling the size of the use. -
12th amendment
Was a series of adjustments made to help further aid the voting system by making the president and vice presidents votes be distinct and be separated by state. -
McCulloch V. Maryland
established that congress COULD establish a bank, and Maryland could not challenge that with taxes. -
Gibbons v. Ogden
The chief justice ruled that congress had the power to regulate commerce and that federal law takes precedence over state law. -
Dred Scot v Sandford
Dred Scot challenged in court that he should be free, and the court said that he couldn't've because slaves were not citizens of America and there for did not have the right to sue. -
The eleventh amendment
US courts cant hear a case made by a citizen in another state against another state. -
13th amendment
The abolishment of slavery. slaves do not now have masters and are free -
14th amendment
the equal protection and protection of other rights. -
15th amendment
the right for all citizens to vote. -
Plessy v. Ferguson
this document and court case stated that sperating children in schools based on race was unconstitutional. -
Pure food and drugs act
made it illegal to mislabel and mislead products in interstate commerce. -
16th amendment
congress now has the power to collect income taxes. -
17th amendment
allowed for voters to cast direct votes for us senators. prior to this senators where chosen by us legislatures. -
federal reserve
established a central bank that stabilized the us economy. it took money from taxed citizens and allowed for a more stable system. -
18th amendment
the prohibition of alcohol in the united states -
19th amendment
the right to vote can not be denied by sex. any one person of the female existence can not be denied voting. females take home a massive dub here. -
20th
moved the presidential term from march the 4th to January 20th to march 4th to January the 3rd -
21st Amendment
grants the states complete comtrol over to permit the sale of liquor and how to distribute the system. -
social security act
social security raised the taxes on Americans to provide elderly people who retired aid and financial support when they could no longer work. -
drug, food and cosmetic act
a revision of the prior act saying all foods and drugs needed to be reviewed by the drug and food administration before being safe to sell and distribute -
Executives Order 8802
Banned discrimination in the defense force. paved a way for civil rights to really make a difference. -
cold war
a rivalry between United states and Soviet Union. this lasted 50 or so years. -
22nd amendment
placed a limit on the terms aloud for a president. The terms became 4 years with two terms max. -
23rd amendment
this amendment extends the right to vote in presidential elections to the districts of Columbia -
Mapp v. OHIO
the court ruled that criminals cant be prosecuted with evidence used by breaking the fourth amendment right. -
Engel v. Vitale
Removed the requirement to pray at school. -
gideon v wain wright
the court ruled states must provide an attorney if a defendant cant afford one. -
I have a dream speech MLK
A Speech given by MLK jr to a massive crowd of people at the white house. He aimed to achive civil rights. -
24th amendment
prevents federal and state governments from imposing poll taxes before voting. -
Miranda v. Arizona
the police must inform suspects their rights before questioning. -
25th amendment
it clarifies that if the president dies or resigns, the vice president will take his spot -
first ever man on moon
us became the first ever country to put a man on the moon, propelling them to get over the USSR in the cold war -
MLK assassinated
MLKjr died at 605 pm on Thursday. He eas shot dead while standing ona. Abalconey outside his second floor room. -
10 Amendments
The first ten amendments of the united states, these amendments set the ground work for future laws and regulations and disciplines law makers would follow moving forward. -
26th amendment
all citizens who are 18 or older shall not be denied the right to vote by any persons -
Goss v. Lopez
nine students at Ohio public school received a 10 day school suspension, without the due process. the court ruled that for the students have a right to due process. -
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
The principal of Hazelwood east Highschool changed the newspaper students had created. the students said that this challenged the first amendment right but the court ruled this was in the schools values -
Texas v. Johnson
The court ruled that offensive speech even such as burning the flag was protected by the first amendment. -
27th amendment
any increase or decrease in a member of congresses pay can only take affect after there term is served. -
9/11
a terrorist group that attacked the world trade center on 09/11/2001 -
Roper v. simmons
The court ruled that a death sentence for aa chikd under 18 years of age was unconstitutional via the 8th amendment right. -
Obergefell v. Hodges
Ruled that same-sex couples could be married under 14th amendment.
