Unit 1
what is sovereignty
the absolute authority within a given boundary.
ex;the US
what is the longest a representative of the house can serve?
2 years
What are political parties?
A group with common interest in attempt to influence government policy.
what is the status of owing allegiance to a state and being entitled to its protection
citizenship
who is the current vice president of the US
JD Vance
What form of government does the US have?
Democracy
What is the required minimum age of a senator?
30
True or False; Raising money is mandatory in an election campaign.
True
Are duties mandatory or voluntary?
Mandatory
what is assimilation
adapting to and understanding new concepts
Who signed the Magna Carta?
King John
What are electoral votes based on?
Number of representatives in the house
What is the main reason for someone to vote for a candidate?
Political Party
are responsibilities mandatory or voluntary
voluntary
what did the Chinese Exclusion act do?
limit Chinese laborers in America
What is the function of the legislative Branch?
To make laws
The Speaker of House
what Is the main way citizens can help decided who runs the country?
Vote
what was the final decision in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case?
African American Slaves were not considered citizens
what did the Immigration act state?
No country could account for more than 7% of immigrants into the US annually
What individual liberty was John Locke responsible for?
People are born with natural rights
When a legislative body charges against a government official.
what is the required age to be a president of the US?
35
is good moral character a requirement for naturalization?
what amendment is responsible for the right to bear arms?
the 2nd amendment