Unit 1: Power & Forms of Gov
A form of government in which a religious leader is at the head. For example: Vatican City
What is a Theocracy?
This philosopher came up with the idea of Natural Rights, specifically stating that all people from birth deserve life, liberty, and property. This was later reworded and put in the Constitution.
Who is John Locke?
People who are applying for American Citizenship need to take a test on _________ as part of the process to become a citizen.
What is civics? (Also American History accepted)
This is one of the roles of a Congressmember who typically tries to represent their districts by responding directly to the wishes or needs of their constituents. They act how they believe the people who voted for them would want them to.
What is a delegate?
This amendment discusses the protection against self-incrimination ("the right to remain silent").
What is the 5th amendment?
A form of government in which ALL citizens participate in government, born from the Ancient Greeks.
What is a direct democracy?
Baron de Montesquieu, another philosopher came up with then idea of "_________________", which later was written in the Constitution as the idea of having 3 different branches of government and checks and balances for each.
What is "separation of powers"?
This political ideology is based on a strong belief in the government following rules and traditions. They typically believe in protecting the 2nd amendment, limited the size of the government, and reducing taxes and government programs.
What is conservatism?
What is an incumbent?
This amendment limited the number of times a president could run for office to 2 terms.
What is the 22nd amendment?
Land, Labor, Capital and __________ are the Four Factors of Production
What is Entrepreneurship?
This act was a tax placed on colonists on all paper goods (newspapers, marriage licenses, playing cards, etc.) to pay for the British Army stationed in North America.
What is the Stamp Act?
The political ideology that looks to reduce economic inequality by ensuring the distribution of wealth through government control of economic resources.
What is socialism?
When a bill is introduced to the senate, after being approved by the House, the senate needs to have a _______ majority before moving on to the President.
In the 25th Amendment, it was stated that if the President AND Vice President are both unfit to lead, who would be next in the line of succession?
Who is the Speaker of the House?
This type of economy relies mainly on competition from private businesses to keep prices from rising too high. We often see unequal distribution of wealth as well as instability.
What is capitalism?
This slogan was taken up by the Colonists to share their feelings about paying taxes to the British parliament.
What is "No Taxation without Representation!"?
This political party is associated with liberals and is seen as "left-leaning". They believe in higher tax rates from higher income brackets, support more affordable or universal healthcare and decreasing military funding.
What is a Democrat?
A president can check the power of the Legislative branch by doing this to a bill.
The 13th amendment made this illegal in America.
What is slavery?
This type of POWER comes from the power holder's ability to punish or penalize others (example: police, teacher, parent)
What is coercion?
Once the United States became a country, their first attempt at government limited their ability to collect taxes or regulate trade within the states. This government was called _____________.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
This is the symbol for the Republican party. (Hint: it is an animal)
What is an elephant?
During impeachment, who is responsible for the official TRIAL?
Who is the Senate?
The first amendment details the protections of speech, religion, press, petition and _______.
What is assembly?