U.S. Constitution
Where does the power of government come from?
The people
What is the most basic economic problem?
Scarcity
What is jurisdiction?
the power to oversee or rule on a case
What age do you need to be by the day of general election?
18 years
What amendment defines citizenship?
The 14th amendment
The government is divided into three branches. What are the names of the branches?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is an entrepreneur?
a person who takes a risk to produce and sell goods and services in search of profit
Where does the power of the Local Government come from?
The state
Which amendment granted African American men the right to vote?
The 15th Amendment
What are Civic Responsibilities?
Things you SHOULD DO
What two amendments mention the Due Process?
5th and 14th Amendment
What kind of economy is the US?
Mixed
What the names of the 2 house of the General Assembly?
House of Delegates and VA Senate
What is the role of the Candidate?
To run for office and share their goals.
Who is a citizen?
an individual with certain rights, who by birth or naturalization shows allegiance to the government and fulfills certain duties.
What is the introduction of the US Constitution called?
The Preamble
What are the Factors of Production?
Natural resources, Human resources, Capital resources, Entrepreneurship
Who is the head of the state executive branch?
Governor
When do National and State voting typically take place?
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
What is the most important duty of a citizen?
Obey the law
What is the first written plan of government called?
The Articles of Confederation
What does a Corporation Business act as?
One Legal Entity
Which VA court system determines constitutionality of laws & executive actions?
Virginia Supreme Court
What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 do?
Banned racial discrimination in voting
What is the first step of Naturalization?
Move to the US legally and live there for 3-5 years