Foundations
This fundamental principle says the government is not all-powerful and can only do the things people have given it the power to do
Limited Government
The 2 main political parties
Democrats + Republicans
The idea that each of the branches limits the power of the other two branches
Checks and Balances
The two ways someone can become a citizen.
Birth and Naturalization
The 15 Amendment said government could not deny the right to vote based on this.
Race
This document established the idea of rule of law
Magna Carta
The number of electoral votes a candidate needs to become president
270
The two parts of Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
Your four (4) civics duties are…
Pay Taxes
Obey Laws
Serve in military if called
Serve on jury or witness if called
The three ways someone can register to vote.
In-person
By mail
Online
The 2 steps to amendment the constitution
Proposal -> Ratification
The 3 things that predict who is more likely to vote
Age
Income
Education
The annual speech that President gives to Congress
State of the Union Address
These two amendments protect your right to due process.
5th (Federal) 14th (State)
These three groups are more likely to vote.
Older, Wealthier, More educated
This document stated grievances against the king and affirmed certain “unalienable rights”
Declaration of Independence
In this system the person with the most votes will get 100% of the votes.
Winner Take All
The steps of the lawmaking process in order (Partial Credit)
- Introduce Bill
- Sent to committee
- Bill is debated
- Bill is voted
- Bill is sent to other house
- Steps are repeated
- Bill is sent to executive (Governor or President)
The idea that the government has to treat everyone fairly is…
Due Process
These 4 groups were granted the right to vote over time. (Partial)
Women, 18 year olds, all races, citizens of DC
The 6 goals of the preamble (Partial Credit)
- Form a more perfect union
- Establish Justice
- Ensure Domestic Tranquility
- Common Defense
- General Welfare
- Secure the blessings of liberty
The 4 functions of political parties (CHEW)
Choose Candidates
Help Candidates Win
Educate the Electorate
Watch Officeholders
The 7 roles of the President (Partial Credit)
- Chief of State
- Chief Executive
- Chief Legislator
- Commander in Chief
- Chief Diplomat
- Chief of Party
- Chief Citizen
What does “few rights are absolute” mean?
There are limits on rights (Ex. can't lie about people for freedom of speech)
This banned the use of literacy tests and other methods that kept African Americans from voting