4 Influential Documents
Why was the Magna Carta made
To protect rights /or Limit powers of King of England.
What were amendments 1-10 callled?
Bill of Rights
What does Law of Soil mean?
Born on US soil.
Do Republicans want a bigger/ smaller federal government?
Smaller
What is a Direct democracy?
People get to vote on everything and have power.
The year the English Bill of Rights was made.
1689
Why were amendments 13+ made?
To expand voting
Definition of Obligation
MUST do something
What is the democrats logo/ mascot?
A blue donkey.
Main idea of communism?
All property is publicly owned.
Why was the mayflower compact made?
To create a government.
What were the 5 rights of the 1st amendment?
Right to religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
Name 5 responsibilities for citizens
Vote, community service, petition government, attend civic meetings, run for office.
What is the Republicans logo/ mascot?
Red elephant.
What does oligarchy mean?
Rule by few
When/ what year the Common Sense made?
1776
The main purpose of the 15th amendment.
All races get voting rights.
What is "Common good"
to do things that benefit all (not just yourself)
Do democrats want higher/ lower taxes?
Higher.
What 2 forms of government is ruled by one ruler?
Monarchy, autocracy
What is the impact of the articles on our government?
The purpose is to protect individual rights through government.
When were amendments 1-10 made?
1791
Define "Law of Blood"
Born to one or both parents being US citizens.
President requirements to be in office.
35+ year old, born in US, 14 years as resident.
Who rules in a monarchy?
King/ queen