8th Grade Civics Flashcard

Front

What is the "necessary and proper" clause also known as?

Back

The elastic clause

Front

Which amendment granted citizenship rights and equal protection under the law?

Back

14th Amendment

Front

In what year did women gain the right to vote in federal and state elections?

Back

1920

Front

The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to what age?

Back

18

Front

Which of the following is NOT a civil rights law enacted by Congress? 1964 Civil Rights Act, 1965 Voting Rights Act, 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, 1950 Equal Rights Act

Back

1950 Equal Rights Act

Front

What principle was established in the Marbury v. Madison (1803) case?

Back

Judicial review

Front

What is the term for a change or addition to the Constitution?

Back

Amendment

Front

The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality are called:

Back

Civil rights

Front

Which clause in the Constitution gives Congress flexibility in making laws?

Back

Elastic clause

Front

What is the highest court in the United States?

Back

Supreme Court