Foundations of Government
A king repeatedly ignores the rights of citizens and imposes laws without consent. Which Enlightenment idea best justifies replacing that government?
Social Contract
Government takes property without a hearing. Which principle is most directly violated?
Due Process
What regulatory agency regulates social media and entertainment?
FCC
Federal Communications Committee
Debating, voting, and ensuring members are doing their job is a function of what branch?
Legislative
The phrase "consent of the governed" is most closely associated with which thinker?
John Locke
Which action best demonstrates expansion of civil rights?
A. Expanding voting rights
B. Raising taxes
C. Creating agencies
D. Term limits
Expanding voting rights
This is the acronym for organizations or people who raise money and donate money to get others elected.
PACS or Super PACS
Political Action Committees
Coordinating federal agencies during a crisis reflects the President in his/her role as what?
(what "hat" are they wearing when doing this job)
Chief Executive
When a state law conflicts with federal law, which principle (VI amendment) determines the outcome?
Supremacy Clause
Which colonial action best reflects Enlightenment influence on the Declaration of Independence?
Listing grievances against the king
True or False
Freedom of speech is limited and you cannot have a sign that says "America should be destroyed" because that can incite violence
False
"Come with me to go kill everyone in the government building right now" would not be allowed
Give an example of civic engagement.
There are many ways, so I will tell you if you're right
Use your reasoning skills and tell me what a
Congressional Committee is and what you think they may do.
A small group of representatives or Senators who study bills, debate, recommend, organize, or do anything related to what Congress does
This case established judicial review?
Why is judicial review important
Marbury v Madison
The Supreme court has the final say on what laws are Constitutional
Federalist Paper 47 discusses separation of powers. What other fundamental concept do we get from Federalist Paper 51?
Checks and Balances to avoid tyranny
Why does a public school allow for a voluntary religious club to be held during lunch.
Free exercise clause of the 1st amendment
Name 3 possible reasons why people don't vote.
lack of interest, vote doesn't count, can't get registered,
Negotiating treaties is part of the Presidents role as
A. Chief Executive
B. Diplomat
C. Party leader
D. Commander in Chief
B Diplomat
What foundational principle does this show.
The federal government provides funding for public schools, but the states set the graduation requirements.
(remember it's the constant battle between the nation as a whole and individual states)
Federalism
Federalist Paper 10
A large representative republic of elected officials can better control _________ instead of a democracy where majority rules.
Factions
The exclusionary rule (Mapp v Ohio) case is from what amendment?
(If you remember the case, you will know)
4th amendment
information that is obtained illegally without a warrant must be excluded from being used at trial
What are the voting process steps
Do I meet requirements, Register, Ensure everything is recorded and registered, Familiarize yourself with the candidate, vote, count the ballots, certify it
Who would debate and speak against proposals from the majority party when they disagree.
Minority Leader
Seymour Butts is falsely arrested for selling crack in Maryland. The police use evidence against him that violates his constitutional rights.
Where will this case likely start?
State court