People / Documents
We have this in place today to provide a blueprint on how the country should run.
Constitution
This was one of the largest protests that cost King George quite a bit of money.
Boston Tea Party
This Enlightenment thinker believed that a government with three branches allowed for power too be divided out so no group became too powerful. Who is this?
baron de Montesquieu
Has the power to declare war...
Congress
two types of cases
civil and criminal
WHO wrote WHAT book that inspired the colonists to get behind the idea of breaking free from England>
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
This event made the United States nervous enough to go back to the A.O.C. to revise it, but later realized it needed to be replaced.
Shays' Rebellion
We give some power to the national government and some to the states. What is this called?
federalism
Provide 1example of a non-legislative power.
Impeachment, signing treaties/approving nominees, proposing Constitutional amendments, Investigation powers, choosing president.
We have a political system that has Democrats and Republicans
two-party system
This "Great Charter" granted two of the most important rights to the people: trial by jury and no new taxes without approval of the barons.
Magna Carta
The face-to-face confrontation between the colonists and the British that ignited the war.
Lexington and Concord
Where in the Constitution does it discuss education?
It doesn't. Education is left to the states to handle.
What are the 3 requirements to become President?
35 years old/natural-born citizen/lived in the U.S. for 14 years
Sally was born in Norway and wants to become a U.S. citizen. What is the process called and how do we know if she is qualified to even apply?
naturalization process;
- 18 years old - lawful permanent resident/5 yrs
- good character - working knowledge of English
He stated that the people are obligated to overthrow their government when the government abuses the rights of the people. Also know for his support of natural rights, natural law, and social contract.
John Locke
English policies & responses to colonial concerns led to the writing of this -
Declaration of Independence
Which part of the Preamble talks about keeping the peace within the country.
insure domestic tranquility
What is one of the most important powers of the Supreme Court / Federal Courts?
judicial review
Which amendment defines citizenship and how does it define it?
14th amendment / born or naturalized
Pilgrims agreed to form and obey their own government.
Mayflower Compact
The Anti-Federalists agreed to this as long as a Bill of Rights was written.
ratification (approving) of the Constitution
List the parts of the Constitution as they appear in the document and what they do.
Preamble - States the goals of the govt
Articles - How the govt is structured
Amendments - Rights and laws
Who presides over the U.S. Supreme Court?
Chief Justice
An _________ __________ will send lobbyists to Washington, D.C. to convince Congressmen to vote a specific way on a bill.
interest group