Foundations
What is the "consent of the governed?"
We give the government power over us and we can take it away.
Define public policy?
When the government focuses on achieving a goal by creating new laws and regulations.
What does the president act as if he receives foreign guests, and goes abroad?
Chief Diplomat
“You have committed crimes against skyrim and her people, you stole a sweetrole worth 2 Septim, (or about 2 U.S dollars) what say in your defense?” In this situation, what kind of court would you go to, and explain why.
General District court because it is a misdemeanor
List four types of resources
Natural, human, capital, entrepreneurship
List 4 strategies to analyze sources?
Hints: 1 is "evaluating sources"
1. Separating fact from opinion
2. Detecting bias
3. Identifying propoganda
What are the qualifications to register to vote in VA?
1. 18 by general election
2. Live in VA
3. US citizens
Which branch of government appoints cabinet members, ambassadors, and federal judges?
The executive branch
List the only two courts that have juries.
Circuit and US District
Name the three main taxes in the US and what level of government uses them?
Income: federal and state
Sales: state and local
Property: local
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
How many states need to ratify a constitutional amendment?
38
Define lobbying?
Trying to make a legislator either vote for/against a certain law
List the legislative bodies for every level of government? (Federal, state, county, city, and town)
Fed: Congress
State: General Assembly
County: Board of Supervisors
City: City Council
Town: Town Council
What happens in an arraignment? (List 3)
Enter a plea, request a lawyer, probable cause is reviewed.
What influences job income?
Supply and demand and skill level/education
What was the Articles of Confederation and some of its weaknesses?
The first government of US. It could not tax and gave power to the states.
What are two effects of Citizens United?
1. Corporations are considered people
2. Super PACs have unlimited spending in campaigns.
Which branch grants pardons and reprieves?
Executive branch
What are the three properties of the US District Court?
Judge, with or without jury, Original jurisdiction of crimes between state lines.
Sole proprietorship - only one person
Partnership - two or more
Corporation - legal entity
Explain the process of how to amend the US Constitution? Include numbers.
Proposal: Congress 2/3rds
Ratification: States 3/4ths - 38 states
How does media play a role in setting the public agenda?
Focus public attention on specific matters, hold government officials accountable for to the public, and offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated.
List two checks every branch has on each other
Judicial: judicial review on laws and executive orders
Legislative: approves pres appointments and approves pres budget
Executive: appoints judges and vetos laws
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
What are the 5th and 14th amendments? Why was the 14th created?
5th Amendment prohibits the national government from violating due process and the 14th Amendment: Prohibits state and local governments from violating due process.( The 14th amendment was made because state and local had ignored the 5th when it wasn’t “specific enough” to apply to state and local.)
What is the job of the Federal Reserve? List 3.
Regulating the economy, stabilizing currency, and regulating banks