Civic Life
What characteristics that make up a state?
Population, Territory, Sovereignty, and Government
Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
George Mason
What is Federalism used for?
To limit the power of government.
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the Presidential election ?
270
How old do you have to be to be in the senate?
30 years old minimum,
Why does a government exist?
To keep order, protect the country, provide services, and make economic decisions
What did John Locke believe in?
social contract
What does Article I, Section 8 mean?
Defines the three types of power held by the federal government.
How many electoral votes does D.C get?
3
What is the second step in making a bill?
Bill is assigned to a committee
What is a Monarchy?
Rule by a king. Power is usually passed
down through the family.
What was the English Petition of Rights ?
Early document supporting the idea that men
have rights and establishing the concept of rule
of law.
What are shared powers?
right to tax, borrow money, establish courts, and make and enforce laws
What is an Interest Group?
Group of individuals with common interests
who seek to influence public policy decisions.
What are expressed powers of Congress?
Levy taxes, Borrow money, Regulate commerce Coin money
What is an Anarchy?
No one is in charge. The absence ofgovernment. A state of lawlessness.
Who signed the English Bill of Rights?
William and Mary
What are Inherent Powers ?
Powers naturally belonging to the government
Who is a paid agent of an interest group?
Lobbyist
What are the powers of The House of Representatives?
Proposing budgets, Initiating an impeachment, Breaking a tie in the electoral college
What is Communism ?
Believe the rich will never give up power and wealth willingly.
What are the basic rights Virginia Company of London charters?
Land ownership, Representation ,The right to create a council to make their own laws.
What amendment? "The powers not delegated to the United States
by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the
States, are reserved to the States respectively,
or to the people."
10th
What is Oversimplification?
Propaganda that makes a complex situation or problem seem simpler than it really is.
What power does the Judicial branch have over the Legislative Branch
Declare laws unconstitutional