Media that is carefully-crafted messages to manipulate people's actions and beliefs
What is propaganda?
100
simple, clever slogans that appeal to people emotions
What is Glittering Generalities
100
Powers of government are divided into branches, so no one branch of government becomes too
strong.
What is Separation of Powers:
100
18 years old or older
Must have a lawful permanent resident for 5 years
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Must be of good moral character
Must show an understanding of U.S. Civics
What is Legal Means of a Person Becoming a U.S. Citizen:
100
Some states allow early voting, but on Election Day you go to a polling place, there you have to show identification that you can vote. Then you enter a voting booth, booths are used to give you privacy while you vote. The ballot is a list of candidates that are running for offices. You can get absence ballots if you know you will be unable to vote on Election Day.
What is Voting Process- Casting:
200
one sided messages
What is bias
200
uses facts and figures to show one side as positive the other side as negative.
What is Card Stacking
200
The first document that limited a ruler's powers. It established the principle of limited
government. Also protected the people.
What is Magna Carta
200
Obey Laws
Pay Taxes
Defend the Nation
Serve as a Jury
Attend School
What is Duties of Citizens:
200
After registration you can vote, but that doesn't mean you're ready to vote. To be prepared you must be up to date on
What is Voting Process- Preparing
300
usually involve celebrities or other respected people endorsing, or officially supporting, product or ideas.
What is testimonials
300
ordinary people vouches for the product
What is Plain Folk
300
principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern and decisions must be based on the law, not personal wishes
What is Rule of Law
300
Be Informed and Active
Participate in Your Community Government
Respect the Rights of Others
Respect Different Opinions and Ways of Life
What is Responsibilities of Citizens:
300
You need to register to vote, before becoming eligible. You must fill out a registration form, that asks your name, address, age, and political views.
What is Voting Process- Registering:
400
Describes people choosing to go along with the rest of the crowd. This creates the impression that the there is widespread support for a thing or idea.
What is bandwagon
400
uses your feelings about one thing to get you to feel the same way about something else.
What is transfer
400
A system that allows each branch of government to limit or check the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
What is Checks and Balances:
400
Voting
Taking part in parties (Political ones mind you)
Taking part in rallies
Defending the nation
Civic responsibility
400
Women can vote now!!!
What is 19th amendment
500
negative words and bad names toward a people, idea, or institution
What is Name Calling
500
Example: "Just Do it"
What is Glittering Generalities
500
Developed the idea that government should be divided into branches.
What is Montesquieu
500
a member of a community of people who owe loyalty to
a government and, in turn, are entitled to its protection