Types of Government
North Korea and Kim Jung Un
Dictatorship
Example/s of citizen participation
Voting, Jury Duty, Volunteering, Run for office, Join an interest group
These are all examples of what?
Veto - President’s check on Congress
Advise and Consent - Senate’s check on the President
Judicial Review - The Supreme Court’s check on both the President and Congress
Checks & Balances
The intro to the Constitution is called the...
Preamble
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
"We the People"
Power rests absolutely with the King or Queen
Monarchy
All citizens have the rights that all people are entitled to for simply being a human.
Life, Liberty, Property
Individual Rights
These are examples of what?
Legislative Branch - Make Laws - Article I
Executive Branch - Enforce Laws - Article II
Judicial Branch - Interpret Laws - Article III
Separation of Powers
Which phrase from the Preamble reflects the goal of ensuring peace within the country?
A. Provide for the common defense
B. Establish justice
C. Ensure domestic tranquility
D. Secure the blessings of liberty
C. Ensure domestic tranquilty
Wade Wilson is also known as...
Deadpool
Religious rule
Theocracy
In a Democracy people have the ability to own private property, buy products they want, and work for companies they want.
Economic Freedom
The belief in the division or shared power between the states and our national government
Federalism
What does the phrase “promote the general welfare” most likely mean?
A. Protect against foreign invasions
B. Create equal voting districts
C. Improve the well-being of all citizens
D. Reduce the size of government
C. Improve the well-being of all citizens
What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims came on?
Mayflower
Wealthy lead… or high social class lead
Oligarchy
Government power is restrained by separating powers of government and preserving the rights of its citizens
Limited Government
The Bill of Rights shows what Principle of the Constitution?
Limited Government
The goal “form a more perfect union” refers to..
Uniting the states under a stronger federal government
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Elected representatives make the decisions on behalf of their people
Republic
Transparency in the Principles of Democracy is what?
See what our government is doing
Make sure they are not hiding things from us
People are the ultimate source of power
Popular Sovereignty
How does the Constitution seek to “provide for the common defense."
The Constitution provides for the common defense by allowing Congress to raise and support armies and maintain a navy.
Who is the voice of Darth Vader
James Earl Jones