Category 1
Limited the powers of the King and ensured there was trial by jury.
Magna Carta
Must be at least 18, of "good character", take a citizenship test and say the oath of allegiance
Naturalization process
Our two current "Mainstream" Political parties in the USA
Democrat and Republican
When a few rich or powerful people control all power in the government
Oligarchy
Garbage removal
Local government service
No power to tax, trade, tough to get changes made and little enforcement of laws.
Vote, attend civic meetings, petition, run for Congress
Citizenship "Responsibilities
Formed by interest groups to raise money to try to get their favorite candidates elected.
Political Action Committees (PAC)
When the Congress does everything "necessary and proper" to get their enumerated powers done
Implied powers | Elastic Clause
This Enlightenment philosopher said to separate the government into branches
Montesquieu
"Provide for the common defense, Promote the general welfare..."
Found in the Preamble to the US Constitution
"All other rights are reserved for the states and the people"
10th amendment | Reserved Powers | Federalism
Define it, Gather evidence, decide who can help, evaluate options, pick the best one.
Steps to resolve a public policy problem
Temporary war-making powers for a limited time without Congress authorization
President's Implied Powers | Executive branch power
Freedom of religion, speech, the press, petition, assembly
1st Amendment
When two or more branches of government limit the powers of each other by doing something.
Checks and Balances
Equal Protection of the law no matter what state you live in and this amendment defined citizenship
14th amendment
Trade agreements with other countries.
District court | County court | Small claims court
Alliance between USA and Western Europe to defend each other if attacked
NATO
Declaration of Independence
"Separate but Equal" was upheld as Constitutional
Plessy v. Ferguson
A group of around 200 nations working together to try and keep peace worldwide
United Nations
Both of these guarantee freedoms, define 3 branches of government and have amendments
US and Florida Constitutions
The US Constitution is the Supreme law of the land. States can not go against what it says.
The Supremacy Clause