Local Government
What is Federalism
a system of government in which the same
territory is controlled by two levels of
government.
What is law
The purpose of law is most importantly to put
forth a set of rules that allow people to live
peacefully in a society
What is a political party?
An organized group of people with common
values and beliefs who try to get their candidates
elected to political office
What are civil rights
Civil rights are personal rights guaranteed and
protected by the U.S. Constitution and federal
laws enacted by Congress
What is the executive branch branch?
The executive branch is the second of the three
branches of government created by the concept of
Separation of Powers
What is the difference between the federal
government and the state government
Powers not granted to the Federal government are
reserved for States and the people, which are
divided between State and local governments.
What makes a good law?
laws should apply to everyone living in a
particular community, state, or nation
laws should prevent violent acts by
establishing a set of punishments for crimes
laws should help settle disputes
laws must be fair & treat all people equally
laws should be understandable
What makes a good law?
laws should apply to everyone living in a
particular community, state, or nation
laws should prevent violent acts by
establishing a set of punishments for crime
What is the two-party system
System in which only two major parties exist
(Democrats & Republicans) limiting voter choice
on issues to a simple “yes or no”
Civil Rights v.s. Civil Liberties
Civil Liberties - "civil liberties'' stands for the
constitutional guarantees of freedom from
governmental oppression and tyranny.
Civil Liberties = Natural Rights
Civil Rights = Given (protected) Rights
Civil Rights -“civil rights” refers to a variety of
laws protecting citizens from unequal or
discriminatory treatment based on certain
characteristics, including race, religion, gender
and country of oigin
Who makes up the executive branch?
The President leads the country and commands
the military.
What is District Courts
Civil cases such as divorce, custody, child support
and cases involving less than $10,000 are heard in
District Court
Where do laws come from
This same republic issued the Twelve Tables and
the Law of Nations (first international law)
The Twelve Tables were stone tablets of written
law to combat corruption by public officials again
showing the importance of written law
Where do laws come from?
Roman Law
This same republic issued the Twelve
Criticism of Two-Party System
Critics of the two-party system oppose it because
it diminishes views outside the two mainstream
What is suffrage
Suffrage, political franchise, or simply franchise is
the right to vote in public, political elections
What does it take to be president?
The U.S. Constitution states that the president
must:
Be a natural-born citizen of the United States
Be at least 35 years old
Court of Appeals handle:
Court of Appeals handle:
Every case appealed from the Superior and
District courts except death penalty cases.
Appeals can range from a parking ticket case to a
murder case.
Appellate Courts
What is Citizenship
Responsibilities - Things we should do as citizens
Why should I vote
One of the easiest ways for citizens to impact their
government is through the franchise (right to
vote)
What are the rights of the accused?
The rights of the accused in the United States are
protected by a set of constitutional amendments,
namely the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth
Amendments.
These amendments collectively ensure that
individuals accused of crimes have fundamental
rights and protections under the law in federal
court.
What does a president do?
In this role, the president oversees the major
government departments and tries to make sure
the nation’s laws are followed.
What is a county?
Counties are the oldest unit of local government
What are some examples of ways the process and rules have changed?
14th Amendment Melting Pot Theory
What are elections
While election day for federal elections is always
the Tuesday after the first Monday in November,
this is not the only election day that year as there is more than one type of election
8th amendment
“Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive
fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual
punishments inflicted
What is the Cabinet?
The Cabinet is an advisory body made up of the
heads of the 15 executive departments. Appointed
by the President and confirmed by the Senate, the
members of the Cabinet are often the President’s
closest confidants