our classical heritage
what type of government did they have in ancient Greece.
They had Direct democracy - everyone votes on everything no elected leaders
Who wrote the pamphlet "common sense"
Thomas Paine
What does the senate and the house of representatives make up?
Congress
What is the juries decision called
verdict or judgement
Name the 5 freedoms
5 freedoms
a. speech
b. press c. religion
d. assembly e. petition
What is the Greek word for City-State
Polis
What document was the first to limit the power of the King?
Magna Carta, 1215
what vocab word means two houses?
Bicameral
Who has the "burden of proof" in a criminal trial
The prosecution
Who damanded that they were added to the constitution
Anti-Federalists
Name five things we get from Ancient Rome?
Reprsentative democracy, written law, rule of law,civic participation, separation of powers
what enlightenment thinkers felt that societies work best when the power of government are separated.
Baron Charles de Montesquieu
What powers does Congress get from the necessary and proper clause.
Implied powers
Name four sources of American Law.
Roman Law, the Church, The King, Parliament, English common Law, Popular traditions
Three parts of the 14 amendment
14th amendment
a. due process
b. equal protection
c. defined citizenship
Name four things we get from Judeo-Christian tradition?
Rule of law, Ethical ideas of justice, Individual worth, and Personal Responsibility
What are the three parts to the agreement with our government known as the social contract.
Social contract (with government)
a. The people swear allegiance
b. the government protects their natural rights
c. if they don't, the people should rebel
List enumerated powers 6 of 9
Enumerated powers (name 6 of 9)
a. Declare war b. tax and spend c. coin and print money d. establish courts e. regulate trade f. make rules for citizenship g. establish post offices h. raise and support armies I. regulate interstate commerce
What is the appeals court in Florida called.
Florida district court of appeals
Describe the Amendment process
Step 1- proposal- requires a 2/3 vote of both houses. Step 2- Ratification - requires 3/4ths of the state legislature
What should the law do based on Judeo-Christian tradition
Reward the good (heaven), punish the wrong doers (hell)
Name three things that enlightenment thinkers attacked
Enlightenment thinkers attacked
a. Divine rights of kings
b. the church
c. inherited power
List the 8 steps for a bill to become a law
Legislative Process.
introduction,committee,floor action, introduction (other house) , committee (other house), floor action (other house), conference committee, president's desk
What court in Florida deals with all death penalty cases
Florida supreme court
Four parts of the fifth amendment
Due process, eminent domain, double jeopardy, and no self incrimination