UNIT 1
What is a government ?
the system to govern a state or community
How many years are elections held in the South Carolina house of Representatives?
Every 2 years
What are two types of bills? What do they apply?
Public Bills - Apply to nation
Private Bills- Apply to a certain person or place
What is Citizenship?
The status of owing allegiance to a state and being entitled to its protection
What is the difference between a Monarchy and a Dictatorship?
A dictatorship is a ruler or small group with absolute power over the people who hold power, often through force. Monarchy is a government in which authority over the people is retained through a trade of allegiance.
Set Numbers of Representatives
124
what two places does the law have to be passed through?
House and Senate
What are Duties and Responsibilities ?
Duties- Mandatory
Responsibilities- Voluntary
What is the difference between a Democracy and a Republic?
republic is a representative form of government that is ruled according to a constitution, and a democracy is a government that is ruled according to the will of the majority.
Required Age of a senate
25 years of age
What are Political Parties?
A group of people with broad common interests who organize to win elections, control the government, and in doing so influence government policy.
What year was the Dred Scott v. Sanford case?
Year 1857
Who signed the Magna Carta?
King John
Required Age of a House member
21 years of age
what are Patronage?
Favors given as a reward to loyal party members
What is the Definition of a Birthright Citizenship?
All people born within the US & its territories, embassies, and bases
What year did the revolution start and end?
May 5, 1789 - November 9,1799
Who is the Attorney General?
Alan Wilson
Definition of a Conference Committee? What is it made up of?
A Committee to settle the differences between chambers. Made up of representatives and senators to work out the differences.
Definition of a Naturalization Citizenship?
Legal process set by Congress