Structure of Government
What is UFC stand for?
Unitary Federal & Confederate
What does the term dictator mean?
A government where there is one person in authority and the people have no voice or choice
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive, Legislative & Judicial
What are Miranda Rights?
Police must tell a suspect about his or her rights before questioning/read their rights
Name 12 teachers within the 9th Grade academy
**Must have at least 10 correct**
Who has the say in a democracy?
The people
**Compromise is usually how democracy is settled**
True or False: In a parliamentary government, the executive and legislative branches have fewer conflicts.
TRUE
According to the Constitution, which branch has the main responsibility for foreign policy?
Executive (President)
Difference between Civil Rights & Civil Liberties
Civil Rights: What another person/group of people cannot stop you from
Civil Liberties: Rights the government cannot take from you
What is the difference between Civil & Criminal Cases?
Civil Cases: Between two people or a group (smaller charges)
Criminal Cases: Person vs. State (more serious charges)
Which (UFC) gives more power to the central government? Which gives power divided?
Unitary (One central place)
Federal (Power divided nation, state & city)
Compare the Parliamentary vs. Presidential Government?
Parliamentary has a Prime Minster & is a central government. **The prime minister belongs to both the executive and legislative branches.**
Presidential has a President & is a federal government.
Why did the Framers of the Constitution create a bicameral Congress?
To settle a conflict during the Constitutional Convention by ensuring states with large and small populations both felt represented
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., attempted to bring about changes in what area? & Working women have mainly focused on which issue in regard to discrimination in the workplace?
Civil rights & Pay inequality
Who is Kalief Browder?
16 Year old falsely accused, he was in jail for an extending time without a speedy trial. Later committed s***** after being released
What is the difference between direct and indirect democracy?
Indirect: A small group is elected to represent a larger group.
Direct: All the voters come together in one place to make laws and decisions
The people are the ultimate source of authority in which governmental system?
a. Monarchy b. dictatorship c. republic (Federalism)
d. Oligarchy
c. Republic (Federalism)
How is the Senate & House of Representatives structured?
The Senate is 2 senators per state & House of Representatives is 435 total
What is Due Process? Provide an example
The government cannot take your life, liberty or property without giving you the opportunity to be heard and notice of charges
What protections are provided today by the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
a.It provides funding for women’s school athletic programs.
b.It bans discrimination in selling or renting houses.
c.It bans discrimination in public places.
d.It requires women and men who do the same jobs to be paid equally.
c.It bans discrimination in public places.
Provide an example for each form of government (UFC)
Unitary: Great Britain
Federal: USA
Confederate: Soviet Union and Switzerland
What is the difference between expressed and implied powers? & What is the Necessary & Proper Clause?
Expressed Powers: Are clearly spelled out in the Constitution
Implied Powers: Not clearly stated
Necessary & Proper: A basis for implied(not spelled out) powers
What is checks & balances? How can the President check powers against other branches?
Checks & Balances make sure one branch doesn't get too powerful. The President can veto & approve the law proposed by Congress
List the BOR
**Must get at least 8 of the 10 correct**
Describe the importance of learning American Government. How does it impact the way people view society/know their rights, etc.)
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