What is a Government?
Name the 3 branches of Government
Legislative, Judicial and Executive
How many U.S. Senators serve at a time?
100
What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st Amendment
Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom to peacefully protest, freedom for people to petition against the government.
Who is the head of the U.S. Executive Branch
The U.S. President
How many members of Congress serve at a time?
435
A Gun License.
Name at least 3 functions of a Government
Provide National Security, Provide Internal Security (Police), Public Services, Conflict Resolution (Courts), Protect Public Interest.
Give an example of a territorial or regional government
The CNMI, Guam, FSM, etc.
What is the "obsolete" Amendment we discussed in class? An amendment that we don't need anymore.
Amendment III - Prohibits soldiers from living in your home at a time of war and a time of peace.
Name the 4 Characteristics of a STATE
Population, Government, Territory, Sovereignty
What is the main difference between a TERRITORIAL CONGRESS REPRESENTATIVE and a STATE CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE?
The Territorial Rep can't vote in Congress.
What do the police or any law enforcement official need, in order to lawfully search and seize your property?
A Warrant signed by a judge.
Monarchy, Constitutional Monarchy, Dictatorship, Totalitarian Regime, Oligarchy, Theocracy, Direct Democracy, Representative Democracy
Who is the CNMI's Representative in Congress?
Gregorio Kilili Sablan
Explain "Double Jeopardy".
When you can't be tried in the court system for the same crime, without new evidence.