Unit 1
What is the process called to become a citizen?
Naturalization
Who wrote common sense?
Bonus points if you tell me the point of it
Thomas Paine
Didn't make sense for a king an ocean away to rule
What are the 3 branches of Government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What are the 2 houses of Congress
House of Reps and Senate
Qualifications to be president
35 years old
14 years residency
natural born citizen
What are the two types of cases
Civil and Criminal
Two major political parties in America
Republicans and Democrats
Name the 3 ways to be a natural born citizen
1) You're born here
2) Your parents are born here
3) You're born in a US territory
What 3 rights were unalienable according to John Locke?
Life Liberty Property
Describe the New Jersey Plan
3 branches
1 house legislature
based on equal representation
What are implied powers? List 2
Assumed by congress
Minimum wage
Draft
Punish tax evaders
Regulate and outlaw things like drugs and alcohol
List 4 roles the president plays
Commander in chief
executive
legislator
state
guardian of economy
Diplomat
Party Chief
Which court would you go to for breaking a state law
State Court
You need this many votes to win the Presidency
270
What is the theory called that describes someone came in one day and took complete control and made the people listen
Force Theory
What is the social contract?
People give up some rights in exchange for protection
Describe the Virginia Plan
3 branches
2 Houses
Both houses based on population
What are expressed powers? List 2 examples
Clearly stated in the consitution
Tax
Declare war
Coin money
maintain army and navy
Which amendment prohibits the president from serving more than 2 terms?
22
What types of cases does the supreme court hear the most
Appeals
What is the system we use today to vote for presidents
Electoral College
Which theory says God gave you the right to rule
Divine Right
This enlightenment thinker promoted separation of powers
Montesquieu
Give 3 reasons the AOC failed
Couldn't tax
Couldn't regulate trade
Couldn't enforce laws
Couldn't maintain an army
no executive branch
What is the necessary and proper clause?
Congress can do anything necessary to carry out their expressed powers
What is the group of people called that advise the president in their area of expertise
The Presidential Cabinet
Why do we have an odd number of justices on supreme court
To prevent Ties
This type of money has a lot of strings attached when donating directly to a candidate
Hard Money
What are the 6 requirements to complete the naturalization process?
At least 18
Permanent resident for at least 5 years
Good Character
Speak English
Passed test and interview
Take Oath of Allegiance
Which thinker promoted separation of church and state
Voltaire
What had to be added to the constitution before anti-feds would ratify it
Bill of Rights
What happens after 2/3 of both houses propose an amendment?
3/4 needed to ratify it
This is something the president is allowed to issue that essentially creates a law without having to go through congress
Executive Order
Why would someone appeal a court desicion?
List 3 categories of people who are less likely to vote
Non-Married
Male
Under 35
Low Income
Low Education
Rural