Foundations of Democracy
A government controlled by the people, where citizens vote for their leaders.
What is DEMOCRACY
The document that outlines exactly how the US government operates. It is a set of laws that maintains order and fairness in America.
What is THE CONSTITUTION
The two "houses" of Congress.
What are THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES?
What is THE JUDICIAL BRANCH
Ther person in charge of the Executive Branch.
Who is THE PRESIDENT?
The author of the Declaration of Independence
Who was THOMAS JEFFERSON?
The "Father of the Constitution"
Who is JAMES MADISON
The "house" of Congress based on equal representation for each state.
What is the SENATE?
Is the highest court in the United States of America.
What is THE SUPREME COURT?
These are the qualifications to be president of the United States.
What is having to be at least 35 years of age, must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years and be a natural-born U.S. citizen?
The purpose of government according to the Declaration of Independence.
What is TO PROTECT PEOPLE'S NATURAL RIGHTS (LIFE, LIBERTY, AND PROPERTY)?
What was the issue of HOW STATES WOULD BE REPRESENTED IN THE U.S. GOVERNMENT?
The "house" of Congress based on states size.
The two main types of courts in each state.
What are CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURTS?
They give the president assistance in making important decisions.
Who is A PRESIDENTIAL CABINET?
The original document that created America's first, very loose, federal government.
What is THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION?
What is THE GREAT COMPROMISE
Purpose of Congressional Committees.
What is HAVING DUTIES LIKE GATHERING INFORMATION, EVALUATING LEGISLATIVE ALTERNATIVES, AND IDENTIFYING ISSUES WITH BILLS AND LAWS.
The person accused of a crime or violating someone's rights that is going to trial.
The course of action adopted or proposed by a government, which helps distinguish one President's approach from another?
What is a PRESIDENTIAL POLICY?
The purposes of government
The Bill of Rights
What is THE FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS OF THE CONSTITUTION THAT LAYS OUT FUNDEMENTAL LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS OF AMERICANS.
ideas that come from Representatives or a normal citizen and go through a long process of committees and votes, along with having to be approved by the House, Senate, and President.
What are BILLS?
There are 9 of them.
What is the number of Supreme Court Justices?
These are the roles of the Vice President.
What includes Becomes President if the current President can no longer serve, presides over the Senate, serves as an advisor to the President.