Our Classical Heritage
who is responsible for our actions whether we succeed or fail?
We are (Personal responsibility)
What did they demand get added to the Constitution before they would agree to ratify
The Bill of Rights
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Bill of Rights
What do you call a legally recognized resident of our country?
Citizen
What is it called when a king or queen rule with absolute power?
Absolute Monarchy
Name 4 things we get from Judeo-Christian tradition?
Rule of Law, Ethical Ideas of Justice, Individual Worth, and Personal Responsibility
What is the President's check on Congress?
A veto
Who demanded that they were added to the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
What are the four requirements to becoming a citizen?
Lawfully live in the US for 5 years, Passed a test based on civics, Be good moral character, Swear loyalty to the US
What is a rule by no one which creates disorder?
Anarchy
Who were allowed to vote in Ancient Greece?
Citizens (Men who were not slaves)
What is the speech he gives to Congress each year
State of the Union Address
Describe the Amendment Process
Step 1-Proposal-requires a 2/3 vote of both houses.
Step-ratification-requires 3/4ths of state legislatures
What are the four mandatory obligations that a citizen must do?
Obey the law, Pay taxes, Selective Service, Jury Duty
In which system is the leader elected by the people?
Presidential system
Name 5 things we get from Ancient Rome?
Representative democracy, Written law, Rule of Law, Civic participation, Separations of Powers
Name 5 enumerated powers
Declare war, coin and print money, regulate trade, make rules for citizenship, regulate commerce, patents, post offices, weights and measures, establish courts
Name the Five Freedoms.
Speech, press, religion, assembly, petition
This says that Congress cannot write a law that makes someone guilty for a previous act
Ex post facto law
What two system that want a classless society?
Communism and Socialism
How does the Bible establish individual worth and Rule of law?
Everyone is equal in God's eyes
What are the powers that are not written in the down, but we can assume Congress has them because of the elastic clause
implied powers
Admendments-one word
a.unusual d.arms g.poll j.petition
b.searches e.speedy h.women
c.housing f.slavery i.18
a.8th amendment f.13th amendment
b.4th amendment g.24th amendment
c.3rd amendment h.19 amendment
d.2nd amendment i. 26th amendment
e.6th amendment j.1st amendment
What are the four (or more) responsibilities that citizens should do?
Vote, join a party, Run for office, Petition, Be informed, Volunteer, Attend public meetings
Which one communism or socialism is more controlling?
Communism