Foreign Policy (p. 238-249)
Is education foreign or domestic policy?
Domestic
The system in which power is shared between the national and state government.
Federalism
What do we call things that citizens are required to do?
Duties
Principal of government that states that nobody, not even the government is above the law.
Rule of Law
The two parties that have dominated for more than 150 years are...
Democrats & Republicans
Are treaties a part of foreign or domestic policy?
Foreign
The three levels of government.
Federal, State, and Local
Name two obligations citizens have to the United States?
Obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nation, serve in court, attend school
This is one of the first known codes of law from Babylon, famous for its 'eye for an eye' rule.
Hammurabi's code
Which amendment defines citizenship?
14th Amendment
Which branch of the US government does not deal with foreign policy?
Judicial
The powers that are shared between the state and federal government.
Concurrent Powers
Name two responsibilities U.S. citizens have.
Be informed and vote, Respect the rights of others, participate in your community and government, respect different opinions and ways of life.
Laws made by legislature such as Congress and Parliament are known as?
Statutes
Of the major parties which one is most associated with wanting to cut taxes?
Republicans
What is the name of a formal agreement between two or more countries?
Treaties
Which level of government provides licenses and education?
State
The legal process to obtain citizenship.
Naturalization
Type of law that deals with citizens suing other citizens for personal injuries and damages.
Civil Law
Which amendment ended slavery?
The 13th Amendment
What is the military alliance between the U.S. and Canada and many other European countries called?
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
Which amendment reserves powers for the state?
Tenth Amendment
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people"
Name two requirements to become a naturalized citizen.
Must be 18+, lived in U.S. for 5 years, show an understanding of U.S. civics, must be of good moral character
When Court decision are made based on previous decisions, this is known as...
Precedent
True or False: The US Constitution established a two party system.
False