Unit 2
What are the two types of government?
Democratic and Non-Democratic
What are delegated powers?
Powers given specifically to the federal government.
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of religion
What does bicameral legislature mean?
Two houses of Congress
How long is the term of presidency?
4 years.
What is it called when someone rules with complete and absolute power (often takes power by force)?
Dictator
Who are the pilgrims?
People who came from Great Britain to North America. They landed in Massachusetts.
What is the bill of rights?
First 10 amendments that protected individual rights.
How many people are in the Senate and House Of Representatives?
Senate: 100, House of Reps: 435
What are the requirements to be President?
A native-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and been a resident of the US for at least 14 years
What is it called when a government is controlled by religious leaders who claim to rule on behalf of God or gods?
Theocracy
What is the Mayflower Compact?
Agreement citizens of the new colony signed, laid the ideas for the Declaration of Independence.
What amendment prohibits quartering of soldiers without permission?
Third amendment
How many representatives is each state entitled to?
at least one
What is a decision or event that is used as an example or guide for future decisions?
A precedent
When did the American Revolution begin and why did it happen?
1775, Colonists were angry about taxes and the British government wasn't listening to them. "No taxation without representation"
Who was the first governor of the Massachusetts Colony?
William Bradford
What does the fifth amendment protect against?
Self incrimination and double jeopardy
What is it called when you draw district lines that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people.
Gerrymandering
What religion are most Presidents? (and what two presidents weren't)
Christian, Joe Biden and John F. Kennedy
Name at least five services that governments provide.
Schools, defense against other countries, police departments, fire departments, highways, money, trash collection, public libraries
What is the preamble?
Introduction that explains why the U.S Constitution was written, "We the people"
What is the 14th amendment?
Granted full citizenship to African Americans
When did Supreme Court rule that term limits are unconstitutional for federal officers.
1995
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