Founding Ideas
We have a written constitution because of this ancient civilization.
Ancient Greece
This type of policy takes place within one's own country.
Domestic Policy
This branch of government is responsible for interpreting the law.
Judicial Branch
This was the war the the Colonists fought in from 1775-1781 to separate themselves form Great Britain's Rule.
Revolutionary War/War of Independence
Anti-Federalists
Two ideas that are attributed to Baron de Montesquieu
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
What is one of the three ways the national government can pursue the national interest?
Foreign Aid, Treaties & Executive Agreements, and/or Military Action.
This power allows the legislative branch, specifically United States Congress, to remove the president from office for serious crimes.
Impeachment
What was one of the two biggest concerns the colonists had under the British Rule?
Taxation without Representation/Abuse of Power
What convinced the Anti-Federalists to get on board with the US Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What Big Ideas can be found from the Magna Carta?
Due Process, Limited Government, Right to justice, & fair trial
This cabinet department is responsible for enforcing federal laws, representing the United States in legal matters, and overseeing agencies like the FBI.
The Department of Justice (DOJ).
In this role of the US Presidency, the president can influence legislation and policy.
Agenda Setter
Why did Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence? (2 Reasons)
1. List the Grievances the Colonists had against the crown.
2. Declare Independence From Great Britain.
This goal and purpose of the US government can be found in the Preamble, and says they try to make a fair and honest system for all.
Establish Justice.
According to John Locke, what is the purpose of government?
To provide protections, especially people's natural rights.
This type of international organization is made up of member countries’ governments, like the United Nations, rather than private citizens or groups.
Intergovernmental Organizations
This process is how the US Supreme Court picks most of the cases it hears.
This group of Founding Fathers argued whether to seek independence from Great Britain and drafted the Articles of Confederation.
Second Continental Congress
If the Vice President is discovered stealing money from the Federal Government and is brought to justice, this Big Idea from the Constitution is being used.
Rule of Law
How did Montesquieu's ideas influence the U.S. Constitution?
The U.S. Constitution has set up our government into three separate branches that have the power to check and balance each other.
Instead of using military force, the United States may use this foreign policy tool by restricting trade with a country to pressure it to change its actions, as seen in actions supported by the United Nations.
Sanctions
What is a service/obligation that is provided by both the national and state level?
Borrowing Money, Collecting Taxes, Building Roads, Establish Courts.
List THREE weaknesses from the Articles of Confederation
1. Congress could not tax, 2. Congress could not raise an army/navy, 3. could not regulate trade, 4. Congress could not enforce laws because of no central leadership, 5. no central Judicial Branch, 6. Changes required 100% approval
If a Supreme Court Justice is doing something the Congress does not feel is Constitutional, what can the Congress do?
Impeach the Justice
Amend the Constitution