Civilization
Amendments
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Articles
Variety
100

Civilization is:

The most advanced stage of human social and cultural development.

100

This amendment protects people from illegal search and seizure.

4th Amendment

100

What protections are given under the 5th Amendment?

1. No self-incrimination

2. No double jeopardy

100

Impeachment means....

1. to accuse a federal official of wrongdoing.

2. the process by which a federal official can be removed from office.

100

In order to be a society, what three characteristics must be present?

1. social interactions

2. common culture

3. government

200

True of False: Every civilization is also a society.

True

200

List the five freedoms protected under amendment 1

Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly, Religion

200

To be eligible for the job of president you must...

1. Be at least 35 years old

2. Live in the U.S. for 14 years

3. Be a natural born U.S. citizen

200

List the requirements to be a U.S. Senator.

1. 30 years old

2. 9 years a U.S. citizen

3. Live in the state you represent 

200

How does the king/queen in an absolute monarchy claim their power and authority? 

Through divine right

300

An example of this could be a pen or a pencil.

Technology

300

This amendment prevents lawsuits against states by foreign countries.

Amendment 11

300

What three things bring people together in a society?

1. Traditions

2. Institutions

3. Activities/Interests

300

What are the three tiers of the federal court system?

1. District

2. Apellatte 

3. Supreme


300

True or False - The Grand Canyon is an example of architecture.

False

400

The idea of "Supply and Demand" is most closely associated with what economic system?

Free-Market or Market Economy

400

The Civil War Amendments

13, 14, 15

400

In this type of government one person is in charge. That person gets and keeps their power through violence, force, and fear.

Dictatorship

400

How does someone become a federal judge?

1. Appointed by the president

2. Confirmed by a majority of the Senate

400

Who or what makes the economic decisions in a Command economy?

The government/central authority.

500

List the seven components needed in every civilization.

1. government   2. writing/language

3. cities (population centers) 

4. technology (public works projects) 

5. complex religion 6. division of Labor

7. art/architecture

500

This amendment protects due process, and prevents those who betray their oath to the Constitution from holding federal office.

Amendment 14

500

These types of government, are also types of economic systems.

1. Communism

2. Socialism

500

Why did the founding fathers divide power between the three branches of government?

To make sure no branch became more powerful than the other two.

500

Why were the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? What group pushed for their addition?

To protect individual freedoms relative to the government. The Anti-federalists.

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