Principles & Documents
Political Parties
Branches of Government
Economics
Amendments
100
The government is not all-powerful and may do only those things the people have given it the power to do is called?
What is limited government.
100
The United States is characterized by what type of political party system?
What is two-party
100
Executive Branch National = President State = ??????? Local = County manager
What is governor
100
What is given up when a choice is made.
What is opportunity cost
100
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." Which Amendment?
What is 1st
200
A sign saying "VOTE FOR ERIC CANTOR" is an example of?
What is representative government.
200
Differences between political parties can be found in their?
What is platform
200
Another name for a law in Henrico county (local) is _________.
What is ordinance
200
Traditional Economy = based on customs and historical precedent Free Market = private ownership, no government involvement Mixed = government runs public sector, individuals and businesses run private sector Command = government owns/runs everything (resources, business, etc.) What determines each type of economy?
What is government involvement
200
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside..." Which Amendment?
What is 14th
300
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--" This quotation come from?
What is Declaration of Independence
300
Who: - introduces new ideas or presses for a particular issues - revolves around a political personality - rarely wins elections, but still plays an important role
What is third-party
300
Congress has 535 members. House of Representatives = 435 Senate = ______
What is 100
300
Supply and Demand determine _________.
What is price
300
"...No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. Which Amendment?
What is 14th
400
This document was the first attempt at a national government, and gave power to the states leaving a weak central government.
What is Articles of Confederation
400
Campaigns are expensive, which gives an advantage to?
What is wealthy people
400
Consumers determine what goods and services will be made by what they purchase. What is this called? (example: if no one purchases Hershey kisses, the company will stop making them)
What is consumer sovereignty.
400
U.S. Constitution › Fifth Amendment FIFTH AMENDMENT The Fifth Amendment creates a number of rights relevant to both criminal and civil legal proceedings. In criminal cases, the Fifth Amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury, forbids “double jeopardy,” and protects against self-incrimination. It also requires that “due process of law” be part of any proceeding that denies a citizen “life, liberty or property” and requires the government to compensate citizens when it takes private property for public use. Learn more... AMENDMENT V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Which Amendment?
What is 5th
500
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." This quotation is the introduction to which document?
What is the U.S. Constitution
500
Voter registration closes ________ days before elections?
What is 22
500
Introducing a bill by a Senator or Representative Working in Committees ???????? Voting on the bill in each house Signed into law or vetoed by the President Which step is missing in the lawmaking process?
What is debating the bill on the floor of each house.
500
Economic Flow (circular flow) is made up of what three groups?
What is households, businesses, and government.
500
"The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several states, and without regard to any census or enumeration." Which Amendment?
What is 16th
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