State/Nation/Gov
A _____________ is a group of people who share a common culture, language, or history.
Nation
Name one of the Five Main Purposes of Government in modern society?
Common Defense
Protection of Property
Protect Rights of the People
Promote Rule of Law (Justice)
Create and Maintain Diplomatic Relations
This amendment protects freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
What is the First Amendment?
This is the name of the process by which an immigrant can become a U.S. citizen.
Naturalization
This is the name of a group of people with similar political beliefs who try to influence government.
What is a Political Party?
This is a form of government with no recognized authority or rules.
Anarchy
This is the name of the election where political parties choose their nominees for the general election.
Primary Elections
This principle states that the people are the source of all government power.
Popular Sovereignty
A _____________ is a political organization that has a defined territory and government.
State
Defense of our country is broken up into various sections; name one of the sections.
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marines
Etc.
This amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the fourth amendment?
This is the first legal step an immigrant must take to begin the citizenship process.
Obtaining a green card (lawful permanent residency).
These are the two main political parties in the United States today.
The Republican and Democratic Parties
This form of government is ruled by a king or queen.
Monarchy
This term refers to the candidate currently in office who is running for re-election.
Incumbent
This principle says the government only has the powers the Constitution gives it and must obey the law.
Limited Government
The _____________ is the system or group of people who make and enforce laws within a state.
Government
This purpose of government includes building roads, schools, and public transportation systems.
Providing Public Services
This amendment protects the right to a fair and speedy trial.
What is the sixth amendment?
This test, taken during an interview, includes questions about U.S. history and government.
A Civics Test.
Surprise Trial/Court Questions:
This is the highest court in the United States, whose decisions are final and apply nationwide.
The Supreme Court
This ideology involves a dictator and a strong, oppressive government that controls people’s lives and suppresses opposition.
Fascism
This is the group of people who formally cast votes to elect the president.
The Electoral College
This principle divides the national government into three branches.
Separation of Powers
The United States is an example of a _____________ because it has its own government, borders, and population.
State
This purpose of government involves creating systems that settle disagreements fairly, such as courts.
What is resolving conflicts / administering justice?
This amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the eighth amendment?
This promise, required during the naturalization ceremony, includes pledging loyalty to the United States.
The Oath of Allegiance
This party favors capitalism, a small federal government, is anti-abortion and anti-immigration, and doesn't believe global warming is an issue.
The Republican party
This economic/political system involves the government owning major industries and aiming to distribute wealth more evenly.
Socialism
This number represents the total electoral votes needed to win the presidency.
270 votes
This principle gives each branch the ability to limit the powers of the other two.
Checks & Balances
The Cherokee people are an example of a _____________ because they share culture and history, even though they do not have a country of their own.
Nation
This purpose of government involves managing the nation’s money, collecting taxes, and regulating trade.
What is supporting the economy?
This amendment says that citizens have more rights than the ones listed in the Constitution.
What is the ninth amendment?
This is the minimum number of years most immigrants must live in the U.S. before applying for citizenship.
This political party favors a larger government more in line with socialist ideas, is pro-choice, pro-immigration, and believes in science.
The Democratic Party
This government system is based on rule by the people, usually through elected representatives.
Democracy
Both the Prosecution and Defense can call witnesses. What's the term when the opposing side has the opportunity to ask questions of a witness?
Cross-Examination
This principle allows the Supreme Court to strike down laws or actions that violate the Constitution.
Judicial Review
SUPRISE Trial/Court Question:
This is the person in a trial who brings the complaint in a civil case or the charges in a criminal case.
Plaintiff/Prosecutor
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
This amendment allows citizens to lawfully own firearms.
What is the second amendment?
SUPRISE Trial/Court Question:
This group of citizens listens to evidence in a trial and decides whether the defendant is guilty or liable.
A jury
Which side of the political spectrum does Alaska typically vote?
Red (Republican)
To have your case heard by the Supreme Court, at least four justices must agree to review it—this is the name of that rule.
The Rule of Four
What year is the next Presidential Election?
November 2028
This principle divides power between the national government and the state governments.
Federalism