who had teh idea of seperation of powers, and checks and balances?
Montesquieu
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what are the maing jobs of the legislative executive and judicial powers?
legislative- make laws
executive- enforce laws
judicial- interpret laws
100
what is the incoporation of teh Bill of Rights?
everyone is equal under the law do not determine classes by law.
100
describe the nomination and the election process
citizens vote and nominate one dem one rep and one indwependent to represent each party
200
What actually limited the kings powers?
What is Petition of Rights?
200
what did the preamble do?
it protects the rights of people, and it states the purpose of the constitution.
200
what is the difference between enumarated and implied powers?
enumerated- specifficaly stated in the constiution that congress can and can not do
implied powers- not stated directly but understood. necessary to carry out normal duties.
200
what rights do the citizens have to be treated equally under the law?
every citizen guilty or innocent is treated equally with all the same rights and punishments
200
explain campaign funding
spend money to advertise on posters websites and adds.
300
Who identified the social contract theory?
hobbes and locke
300
what is popular sovereignty?
the rule by people
300
what are some examples of denied powers for national government
the natiopnal government can not tax exports and it can not interfere with the ability of states to carry out their responsibilities.
300
what are the first three words of the decleration of independance?
"We the people"
300
how does the media influence votes?
When people are watching tv during a commercial they can hear what is good and bad about each candidate although not all the information is true people tend to believe a good percentage of it.
400
Who thought that the government should have total power and citizens should not rebell against teh government?
Hobbes
400
what is the devision of power among the legislative executive and judicial branches?
What is seperation of power?
400
what does the first ammendment allow
freedom of religion speech press and assembly.
400
how are the number of electoral college votes established?
the # of representatives plus the number of senators
400
how did the 15th 19th and 26th ammendment influence voting?
the 15th ammendment allowed all males to vote. and the 19th ammendment allowed all women to over 21 to vote 26th ammendment allowed everyone over the age of 18 to vote.
500
Who believed that citizens should give up some of their rights to have other ones secured, and if the gov fails then the citizens should rebel
Locke
500
what is the system sustained so that one branch does not rule over the other?
What is checks and balances?
500
what is the main thing that the due process does/protects? What ammendment(s)?
makes sure the government does not take away life liberty and property without going throught this process. stated in the 5th and 14th ammendments
500
organization, role, and constituencies of the political parties
organization- nominate candadits for office
role- determine political polocies, vote to nominate and win
500
gues what?
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