Unit 1
What is Civics?
The study of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens, along with the structure and function of government
What is Bicameral?
Having 2 branches.
Where is most work done in Congress?
In the committees.
2 Major Parties in the U.S.
Republicans and Democrats.
Misdemeanor vs felony
Misdemeanor is a light crime, while a felony is a major crime.
What was Jamestown?
The 1st U.S Colony.
What is the 5th Amendment?
Defending yourself from self-incrimination.
Who is the Majority leader of the House? (Not the name).
Longest-serving member of the Majority party.
What is Public Opinion?
What the public thinks about the government.
Hung Jury?
The jury can't reach a unanimous decision.
What is Mercantilism?
An economic policy intended to maximize exports and minimize imports.
What was the last group to get to vote?
18-year-olds.
What is a Writ of Cert?
Petition for your case to be reviewed by a higher court.
What was Thomas Jefferson's party in the 1800 election?
Democratic-Republican.
Establishment Clause?
The government can't establish an official religion.
A period of time during which the British Government had little to no interference with colonial trade and politics.
9/13
The person is responsible for making sure everyone is there to vote.
2 candidates in the first-ever televised debate?
John F Kennedy v Richard Nixon.
What is the incorporation doctrine?
The Bill of Rights becomes applicable to states.
What is a Writ of assistance?
A general search warrant that allowed British soldiers to search anyone.
What is the 24th Amendment?
Banned the poll tax.
Article 1 Section 9.
Major Functions of Political Parties?
Nominating candidates, informing and activating supporters, bonding agent function, governing, and watchdog.
What is Habeas Corpus?
A legal order that demands a person in custody be brought before a judge to determine if their detention is lawful.