Chapters 2-5
What is the 14th Amendment?
anyone that is born on U.S. territory is a U.S. citizen
What is a filibuster?
a method to keep talking until the senate abandons or modifies a bill
What are the duties of the Vice President?
- to preside over the senate
- act as President if the President isn't available
What are the 3 types of law?
1. civil
2. criminal
3. constitutional
What are 5 countries that start with the letter A?
America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, Auckland
What were the Articles Of Confederation?
they were the first form/base of government for the U.S.
What is a quorum?
it is the minimum number of congressmen that have to be present to take official action
What are the orders of Presidential Succession?
1. Vice President
2. Speaker of the House
3. President Pro Tempore
4. Cabinet starting with the Secretary of State
What are some factors that determine weather a case appears in the state court or the federal court?
- Federal jurisdiction
- The power to hear a case has 2 elements: 1.the power to hear the subject matter of the case 2.the power to bind the parties
- state courts have subject matter jurisdiction over all suits unless specifically prohibited
Brazil
What are the 3 sections of the Constitution?
Preamble, Articles Of Confederation, and the Amendments
What are the legislative powers of congress?
Taxing and spending, Foreign policy, Regulation of interstate commerce, and oversight of the naturalization process
What is the makeup of the Cabinet? What function does it serve?
Makeup: 14 departments, Vice President, & other top officials
Function: it is an advisory board for the president
What 2 actions could the federal government take if national debt seemed to be growing too fast?
1. raise taxes
2. cut spending
In Georgia, it's illegal to eat What with a fork?
Fried Chicken!!
What are the 5 requirements to become a U.S. citizen?
1. the applicant must have entered the U.S. legally
2. they must be of good moral character
3. they must declare their support of the principles of the American government
4. they must prove they can read, write, and speak English
5. they must have some basic knowledge of American history and the government
How does congress oversee the activities of the executive branch?
Agencies must submit annual reports
What positions make up the President's INNER cabinet?
- secretary of state
- secretary of treasury
- secretary of defense
- attorney general
define national debt
the total amount of money the government owes as a result of borrowing
At what temperature does rain turn to snow?
32 F
What is the difference between expressed and implied powers?
expressed: these powers are directly stated in the constitution
Implied: these powers are required to carry out the powers that are defined in the constitution
What are the differences between the House and the Senate?
House: 435 members, have to be 25 years old, a citizen for 7 years
Senate: 100 members, have to be 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years
What positions make up the President's OUTER cabinet?
- the remaining 10 departments
secretary of:
- interior
- labor
- energy
- veteran affairs
- transportation
- education
What were the government's primary aims in the Tax Reform Act of 1986?
The Tax Reform Act of 1986 was passed to simplify the income tax code. It reduced the max rate on ordinary income and raised the tax rate on long-term capital gains to increase fairness and provide an incentive for growth in the economy.
The average person does What 13x a day?
laughs!