Constitution
What is the US Constitution
Supreme law of the land/Rule book for Nation
Who can vote in the US
Citizens over the age of 18 without a felony conviction
What is Capitalism
Private ownership of businesses
What does the Legislative branch do
make law
Name a right or freedom granted to you by the US Constitution
various
What are the two major political parties who nominate candidates during our elections
Republican Party and Democratic Party
What is inflation
when cost of goods and services rises but pay stays the same
What does the Executive Branch do
enforce law
When was the Constitutional Convention
1787
True or false: when you register to vote, you do not have to register with a party, you can register as an Independent
True
Explain the concept of supply and demand
more supply than demand= low price
more demand than supply= high price
what does the Judaical branch do
interpret law
What government did the US Constitution replace
Articles of Confederation
Who must register with Selective Service
Men over the age of 18
entrepreneurialism
starting your own business
What are the two halves of Congress called
House of Representatives and the Senate
Why was the Articles of confederation weak
True or false: Serving on a Jury is optional
false
What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Value of all goods and services produced by a nation within a year's time
What is the highest court in the US called
the Supreme Court