Politics
What was written and written in 1787?
The Constitution
What are the three branches of government?
The legislative, the executive and the judicial branch
What are the prerequesites for a presidential candidate? (name three)
at least 35 years old, American born in the US, 14 years of residence
What role does religion play in the US?
A large majority identifies with religious denomination and its important to them.
What percentage of Americans own a gun?
About 30%.
What is the Constitution made up of?
seven articles and twenty-seven amendments
Who makes the laws? Be specific.
Congress: House of Representatives and the Senate
What is a franchise?
the right to vote
What does "devout" mean?
believing strongly in a religion and obeying all its rules or principle
Expansive and restrictive access - put that into context.
in rural areas people favor more epansive access to guns, whereas urban areas favor restrictive access
What are the bill of rights and what do they guarantee?
First ten amendments, which guarantee civil rights and liberties to the American people.
Who implements and enforces laws? Name four.
The President, Vice President, Cabinet and most federal ageincies
What was guaranteed in 1920 and 1965 respectively?
Women and people of color were allowed to vote.
Explain "forced assimilation" during the end of the 19th century.
the government outlawed religious practices and forced childred of the indigenous population to attend Christian boarding schools
Name two demands of the anti-gun lobby.
tougher enforcement of gun laws
stricter background checks
Which Amendment corresponds to a basic right in Germany?
The First Amendment: freedom of religion, speech and press
Who corresponds to the president on state level?
the governor
What happens on January 20? (2 aspects)
Preseident is sworn in at Inauguration Ceremony and delivers the Inaugural Address
Why is the Pledge of Allegiance controversial?
Students cannot be compelled to recite it as it would violate against First Amendment (--> under God)
What is a concealed weapon?
a gun you cannot see
Outline the Second Amendment. Use "infringe" in your explanation.
The right to bear arms shall not be infringed.
How can Congress overrule the President's veto?
A 2/3 majority in both Houses needs to be in favor of the law.
What are the fours stages of the presidential election?
1 primaries and caucuses to decide who will represent the state at national party conventions
2 delegates from states choose party's presidential nominee incl. running mate (summer)
3 Election Day on first Tuesday in Nov
4 electors cast their votes (538 in total) in Dec
What is creationism?
It rejects evolution and believes that everything was created by God.
Outline four arguments in favor of gun ownership.
1 civilian gun ownership an essential part of US hertiage
2 right to defend life and property
3 prevention of atrocities
4 stricter laws will not prevent crime