Unit 1
A state without government and laws
Anarchy
Once every year
what's the box near the clerk's desk called?
what's the difference between responsibilities and duties?
responsibilities are voluntary while duties are mandatory
There are 27 amendments in the Constitution today, what are the first ten known as and what do the other amendments do?
The first 10 Amendments are known as the Bill of Rights, The other Amendments represent structural changes to the government and the laws of the Constitution.
Nobles forced King John to sign, limiting his power over them, but NOT the people
The Magna Carta (1215)
The governor can't offer a full pardon he can..
pardon a death sentence
What is it called when you ignore a bill for 10 days, waiting for Congress to adjourn so no return?
Pocket Veto
what was the immigration act (1990)
No country could account for more than 7% of immigrants into the US annually
what is patronage?
Favors given as a reward to loyal party members
A structure of government in which power is divided between the national (federal) government and the state governments
Federalism or The Federal System
What are the requirements to be a senator?
To be a senator you must be 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years, and a resident of the state you represent
The Senate
what are the 5 fundamental rights?
Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Petition
for what reasons can the president or vice president get impeached?
For conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
The idea "no person is above the law instituted by our government is known as the
rule of law
How many terms do the judges in supreme and inferior court stay in office?
They hold their offices during good behavior (there is no term once they are nominated they serve for as long as they live, until they step down or break the law)
what is the difference between public and private bills?
public bills apply to the nation while private bills apply to a certain person or place
what are the two types of protected speech and explain.
Pure: Verbal expression to a willing audience, Symbolic: Actions or Symbols to express ideas
what's the most common party system in the world?
The Multi-Party system
what are the 6 basic functions within every government?
Providing leadership, Maintaining order, Providing public services, Providing national security, providing economic security and assistance
what is the elastic clause?
The elastic clause is a statement in the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) granting congress the power to pass all laws that they consider necessary.
how can political parties bring important issues to the public's attention?
Through pamphlets, radio, television, newspapers, websites, social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
The Gun Control Act of 1968 prohibits which certain groups of people from buying a firearm?
Convicted felons, Minors, Illegal immigrants, Regulates where guns can be bought or sold, Sets penalties for using firearms in crimes of violence or drug trafficking
how many electoral votes does South Carolina have?
9 electoral votess