Unit 1-2
Which philosophers ideas are found in our current government today
John Locke
What was the compromise that the states agreed on during the constitutional convention for the representation of legislature?
A combination of the New Jersey Plan and Virginia Plan
*Legislature would be bicameral
*House of representatives would be based on population of each state (made of common people)
*Senate have two representative for each state (made of higher educated/ richer people)
What majority of the electoral college voted is needed for a president to win the election
270
What is example of Civil Law Suit?
Suing a person or company
Get charge
House arrest
Community Service
Who makes Fiscal Policy
Congress and the President
What are some push factors for people who want to come to the US.
Poverty
Religious and political persecution
Natural disaster
What made the articles of confederation weak
Why was it made weak?
* The states had more power - Each state had there own currency
* Only had one branch of government (legislative)
* Could not collect taxes
The states were made weak due to the colonies previous rule of government (tyranny)
Who has the power to choose the president in the event of a tie in the electoral college
House of representatives
What amendment was violated in Mapp vs Ohio
4th amendment
During a recession what can do the government do
Decrease taxes and increase spending
Which philosopher thought of the social contract.
T. Hobbes
(Republicans) They objected the ratification of the constitutions
Wanted a small government
Wanted individual rights- Bill of rights
What amendment deals with presidential limits
22
64
What can the government do during a period of excessive inflation
Increase taxes and decrease spending
What are the 3 natural rights?
Which philosopher thought of natural rights?
Life, liberty, and property
John Lock
What were federalist
In support of a strong government
Believed that the constitution better protected individual rights
True or False
A federal agencies that deals with responsibilities of day to say enforcement of laws is an independent agency
False
Were in the constitution was the federal judicial system found
Article 3 section 1
What is the Federal Budget
A written document which indicates the amount of money the government is expected to receive for a certain year and the amount they can spend during the same year
Is voting a responsibility, duty, or rights
Responsibility
Lots of people are encourage to vote, however you will not be penalized or harmed (like going to jail) if you don't vote.
What were the 7 Principles of the Consitution
Popular Soverity
Republicanism
Federalism
Seperation of Powers
Checks and balances
Limited government
Individual rights
How long is a presidential term
4 years
How many circuit courts are there
13
Why is Fiscal Policy used today
Expansionary Policies and Contractionary Policies