SA 1
What are the two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech, Freedom of religion, and Freedom of press.
Which branch of government interprets law?
Judicial Branch
Why do we study civics?
Civics is the study of the rights and obligations of citizens in society. A good government requires educated citizens. The government affects you both directly and indirectly.
What determines apportionment for the House of Representatives?
The population of the state.
What are the United States' three basic values?
Liberty, Equality, and Justice
Which amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?
2nd amendment
The framers of the U.S. The Constitution wanted to make sure that both small and large states would be ____ represented.
Equally
Which amendment guarantees citizens the freedom of religion and the freedom of speech?
1st amendment
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
Which branch of government creates law?
Legislative branch
Which branch of government enforces law?
Executive Branch
What are the two main types of government?
democratic and non-democratic.
The Senate consists of how many members?
100
What are four ways in which the American population is changing?
Changing households, Changing women's roles, older population, and more diverse population.
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment
The Senate has 100 members, two for each state, who serve ____ year terms
6
What were the articles of confederation?
The Articles of Confederation served as the written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain
Only _____ of the Senate’s membership comes up for election every two years.
⅓
Members of the house of representatives serve ____ year terms?
2
Why did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?
Thomas Paine encouraged colonists to demand their rights as citizens and to support independence for the colonies.
Which amendment protects people from being tortured if they are convicted of a crime?
8th amendment
What are three ways a population can grow?
Natural increase, Adding new territory, and immigration.
What were the weaknesses of the Articles of confederation?
Each state only had one vote in Congress, regardless of size. Congress did not have the power to tax. Congress did not have the power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce. There was no executive branch to enforce any acts passed by Congress.
What was the new written plan after the states called a convention?
The new plan became the constitution. That constitution, with a few amendments, describes the relationship between the national government and you as a citizen of the United States.
What right does the fifth amendment protect?
Fair trial and Due process of law (life, liberty, and property)