Unit 1
What is a citizen?
An individual with certain rights and duties under a government who, by birth or by choice, own allegiance to that government
what is Popular Sovereignty?
Government power comes from the people (“We the People”).
Communication outlets (TV, radio, newspapers, internet, social media) that share news and information.
Define law
A bill that has been approved by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President
What is Foreign Policy?
The government’s plan for dealing with other countries
Define Elections
the right, power, or privilege of making a choice for candidates that represent your needs
what is Limited Government?
Government is not all-powerful
What is propaganda?
Media techniques used to influence public opinion in favor of a person or idea.
define Constituents
The people in a district or state who are represented by a member of Congress.
What is an special session?
An unscheduled meeting of Congress called outside of regular sessions by the President to address urgent issues
Patriotism
Showing love and loyalty to your country.
What is Federalism?
Power divided between national and state governments.
what is the 15th Amendment?
Granted African American men the right to vote
define senate
The chamber of Congress where each state has the same number of senators (2 per state).
define Ambassador
A person chosen by the President to represent the United States in another country.
Being a good member of the community by volunteering to do things like voting, helping others, and participating in activities that make the community better
What is Rule of Law?
All people are equal under the law; no one is above the law
What is the 23rd Amendment?
Gave residents of Washington, D.C., the right to vote in presidential elections
define bicameral
Congress is divided into two separate chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
define Chief Legislator
Proposer of the legislative agenda
what is the 14th amendment?
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside
what is Magna Carta?
Limited the king’s power; established rule of law.
What is the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Banned racial discrimination in voting by prohibiting literacy tests and other barriers
Define lobbying
Trying to persuade lawmakers to support certain policies or bills.
Winner-take-all system
System in most states where the candidate who wins the popular vote receives all the state’s electoral votes