Civic Life
What Are The 4 Characteristics of A State?
1. Population
2. Territory
3. Sovereignty
4. Government
What Did John Locke Believe In?
Locke advocated for a Social Contract between the people and the rulers.
How Many Representatives Does Virginia Have?
Virgina has 13 representatives.
True or False: The State Government is in charge of deploying first responders! (Firefighters, Ambulance, Police officers, etc)
False! This is a job for the Local Government.
What Two Groups Make Up Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
True or False: Borders In A Territory Are Unchanging.
False! Borders can change overtime from wars, negotiations, or purchase.
What Did The English Bill of Rights Do?
Signed by William and Mary, it was made to prevent future monarchs from abusing their power.
Does D.C have any Electoral Votes? If so, How Many?
D.C does have electoral votes. Though DC isn't a state, they have 3 electoral votes.
True or False: The Declaration of Independence was signed after the Glorious Revolution.
False! The English Bill of Rights was signed after the Glorious Revolution in 1688.
Who Oversee's the Senate?
The Vice President (Kamala Harris)
What Are The Characteristics Of A Dictatorship?
Power is acquired by force. One leader has absolute control over the lives of the citizens
What Document Did Jean-Jacques Rousseau Influence?
The Declaration of Independence. (He was a strong advocate of "All Men Are Created Equal".)
How Many Electoral Votes Must A Presidential Candidate Have In Order To Win An Election?
A candidate must have 270 votes in order to win. (Majority)
What is Federalism?
Federalism is a political system in which power is shared by central government and the states.
What Power does the Legislative Branch have over the Judicial Branch?
The Legislative Branch can approve/convict federal judges and justices.
What System of Government Does China Have?
China has a Unitary System of Government
What Document Did George Mason Write?
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
What Month of a Presidential Election Year is the General Election Held?
It is held in November.
What Are Enumerated Powers?
Powers specifically mentioned in the Constitution.
What Happens if the President Does Nothing About a Bill That Was Sent To Him?
After 10 days pass, it becomes a law!
True or False: Socialism promotes higher taxes and imposes strict regulations on businesses.
True! The Government promotes high taxes but provides free healthcare and higher education. The government also implements strict regulation on businesses in order to enforce fairness.
What Right Does the Sixth Amendment State?
The Right to a Speedy Trial
Individuals Selected In Each State To Cast
That State’s Electoral Votes is a What?
An Elector.
What is an Example of an Implied Power the Government Has?
* Building Highways
*Create National Bank
*Establish a Military Craft
What is Step 5 On How a Bill Becomes a Law?
The Entire House of Representatives Votes On The Bill after the House Rules Committee