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What kind of law settles disputes between people or parties (normally ends up with someone being sued)?
What is Civil Law?
Americas first form of government that was too weak.
What is Articles of Confederation?
Policy at home and policy between the U.S. and other countries. (name both types of policies)
What is domestic and foreign policy?
Jury duty, pay taxes, obey law, and defend nation are examples of ...
What is an obligation?
Amendment that protects us against unreasonable search and seizures.
What is the 4th amendment?
The first 10 amendments are known as ...
What is Bill of Rights?
A type of power that only the government (Congress specifically) has
What are Enumerated/Delegated Powers
3 Natural Rights according to John Locke
What is Life, Liberty Property?
Living in the US for 5 years, be 18 years old, pass a citizenship test, and be of good moral character are requirements for...
What is Naturalization?
Vocab term meaning that the government CAN take your property but must fairly compensate you for it.
What is Eminent Domain?
Which principle guarantees that officials must follow lawful procedures, offer speedy trials by impartial jury and refrain from unlawful punishment?
What is Due process?
A type of society where all property, businesses, and resources are owned by the community or the government—not by individuals.
What is Communism.
This is the definition for what vocab term?
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
What is propaganda?
This Supreme Court case that established the power of judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine persuading the colonies to declare their independence from great Britain.
What is Common Sense.
Supreme Court case that argued schools will not be segregated based on race. (ultimately overturned another case)
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This political party thinks the government should help people—especially with things like health care, schools, jobs, and protecting the environment. They believe everyone should be treated fairly no matter who they are, and they often want rules that help working families and make sure people have equal chances to succeed.
What is the Democratic Party.
Type of government where the King is the only person with say in government and has all the power.
What is absolute monarchy?
Supreme Court Case that decided presidents cannot abuse power of executive privilege and that nobody is above the law...not even the PRESIDENT!!
What is United States v. Nixon?
Public school system, management of roads, public transportation, and licenses
These are all services provided by what level of government?
What is State Governments?
System of government where the central and state government power is shared
What is the federal system?
After a bill passes through the committee and floor of BOTH houses and the committee, what has to happen for it to become a law officially?
What is Presidential Sign or Veto.
This government is ruled by a few very rich and citizens are often very poor and needy.
What is Oligarchy?
Supreme Court Case that decided the accused have the right to an attorney when they cannot afford one on their own.
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
Document that first established limited government.
What is Magna Carta?