Documents
What document contains 27 Amendments including the Preamble?
The Constitution
What does Propaganda mean?
Lies or misinformation used to persuade political points of view
What Amendment gave people of all races the right to vote
15 Amendment
What are the 3 branches of government and their major power
Legislative - makes laws
Executive - enforce laws
Judicial - interpret laws
What is the name of the two major parties we have in our society?
Democratic & Republican Party
Explain the Magna Carta
A document that stated everyone including the king was subject to the law, and gave Englishmen basic rights and freedoms
Define Veto
When the President rejects a bill sent by Congress
The 14th Amendment defines what?
Citizenship
What is the leader of the political party that controls the executive branch called
The Chief of Party
What are the 3 qualifications to register to vote in Virginia?
Citizen of the United States
Resident of Virginia and precinct
At least 18 years of age by day of general election
Which document served as the model for the Bill of Rights?
Virginia Declaration of Independence
Define Commander-in-Chief
The President the head of the Nation's Armed Forces
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
If a bill is vetoed by the President, where does the bill get sent to and what happens to it?
It gets sent back to Congress where the veto can get overridden
Limits have been placed on the amount ________ may contribute to political candidates and campaigns
Individuals
What document stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions?
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Define both. Expressed and Implied Powers
Expressed is specifically mentioned in the constitution
Implied is used to carry out expressed powers
Define the 23rd Amendment
Gave residents within DC the right to place presidential votes
The executive branch plays a key role in the __________ process.
Policymaking
Define Congressional Representation
The number of United States senators plus the number of representatives in the House
This document guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists
The charters of the Virginia Company of London
Define Bicameral within Congress
Having two parts of a legislative body (Senate and HOR)
What amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury, forbids “double jeopardy,” and protects against self-incrimination
5th Amendment
List all 5 fundamental Political Principles
consent of the governed - limited government – rule of law – democracy – representative government
Separating fact from opinion
Detecting bias
Evaluating sources
Identifying propaganda
Strategies for evaluating campaign speeches, literature, and advertisements for accuracy