Systems/Types of government
What is a system of government?
WHERE power is distributed within the government
What are the 2 ways a person can become an United States citizen?
By birth and by naturalization
what is the difference between a bill and a law?
A bill is an IDEA for a law, but a law is a RULE created by the government that society must follow
What are functions of mass media?
Entertainment, News reporting, Agenda setting, and Creating political forums
What are formal qualifications to be the President?
At least 35 years old
Natural born citizen
Have been a U.S. resident for at least 14 years
What are the 3 main systems?
Unitary System, Confederate System, and Federal System
How long does it take to become a U.S. citizen?
18 to 24 months
What are the 2 types of vetoes?
Pocket veto and Regular veto
What is bias?
To unfairly favor one thing or person over another
What is the line of succession?
Vice President, then Speaker of the house
What is a type of government?
HOW it is decided where power is distributed
what is a citizen
To be a member of a country and have full rights and responsibilities under that countries law
What is a Pocket veto?
The president can wait 10 days so that the bill dies
How can media be biased?
Leave out certain information, Emphasis on one point of view, not back up claims with facts
What is the presidential and VP salary?
President: $400,000 but they can choose to not accept
Vice President: $235,100 (varies), they can choose to not accept
What type of government has leadership controlling all aspects of its citizens lives?
Tyranny/Authoritarian
what are the two ways you can be a citizen by birth?
- People born in the U.S. are automatically citizens
- People who are born outside the U.S. but their parents are born citizens
How many people have to override a veto?
2/3 of people have to override if vetoed by the president
What are some strategies the media uses to get the public's attention?
catchy headlines, vibrant visuals, controversial, breaking news, interactive features, and expert input
What are all the roles of the President?
Commander in Chief, Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Chief Legislator, Chief of Party, Head of State, and Guardian of the Economy
What type of government and system of government does the U.S. run on?
Type of Government: Democracy
System of Government: Federal System
What are the requirements to pass citizenship by naturalization?
-Be asked up to 10 questions from a list of 100 possible
-Must get at least a 60%
-Open ended questions
What are the steps for a bill to become a law in order?
1.) Bill idea and origin
2.) Introduce bill to the house
3.) Assign to House committee
4.) Rest of House discusses and votes
5.) Referred to the Senate
6.) Assign to a Senate committee
7.) Rest of Senate discuss and vote
8.) Sent to the President
9.) IF vetoed by President, 2/3 of people have to override
10.) LAW!
What are the rules of the media?
Prior restraints: (government can NOT censor the news)
The media cannot knowingly spread false information
How many people are in the cabinet?
15 people plus the vice president