Unit 1
A system where there is no government, laws, or authority.
What is anarchy?
A system of government where power is shared between the federal government and state governments.
What is federalism?
The number of senators per state.
What is two senators per state?
Who has the authority to break a tie vote in the Senate?
Who is the Vice President?
Freedom of RAPPS
What is the 1st amendment?
A government controlled by a small group of wealthy or powerful people.
What is an oligarchy?
Name the Constitutional Principle: The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches
What is the Separation of Powers?
The clause in Article 1, Section 8 that establishes the authority for implied powers.
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
A directive issued by the President of the United States that manages operations of the federal government and has the force of law without having to be approved by Congress.
What is an executive order?
What is the 19th Amendment?
A government led by one person who usually takes power by force and controls all important decisions.
What is a dictatorship?
What was the event that left Great Britain in debt and led to them taxing the colonies?
What is the French and Indian War?
The amount of U.S. Representatives up for re-election each major election (every 2 years).
What is 435 representatives?
The process of redrawing the boundaries of legislative districts within a state to reflect population shifts.
What is redistricting?
No excessive, cruel, or unusual punishment.
What is the 8th Amendment?
A person that was not born in the U.S. but has completed a legal process to become a citizen.
Which phrase was made famous by colonists who believed they should not have to pay taxes unless they had a voice in the British government.
What is "No taxation without representation?"
The VERY first step in the lawmaking process?
What is an idea?
Name the Source: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
What is the Oath of Office?
Rights of persons accused of crimes, including right to due process of law, protection against self-incrimination, and double jeopardy clause.
What is the 5th Amendment?
These are things that you SHOULD do as a citizen, but are not required to by law.
What did Lord Cornwallis nickname Charlotte, NC during the American Revolution due to their extreme anti-British rhetoric?
What is "A Hornet's Nest of Rebellion?"
The name of the current Congress (2024-2026).
(hint: what number?)
What is the 119th Congress?
Name the Role of the President: The President manages U.S. foreign policy, negotiates treaties, and meets with foreign leaders to strengthen international relations.
What is the Chief Diplomat?
Outlines procedures for the succession to the presidency if the president is unable to fulfill their job.
What is the 25th Amendment?