our classical heritage
influences on American government
The Legislative Branch
Laws
Amendments
100

what type of government did they have in ancient Greece.

They had Direct democracy - everyone votes on everything no elected leaders 

100

Who wrote the pamphlet "common sense"

Thomas Paine

100

What does the senate and the house of representatives make up?

Congress

100

What is the juries decision called 

verdict or judgement

100

Name the 5 freedoms 

5 freedoms 

a. speech

b. press     c. religion    

d. assembly   e. petition

200

What is the Greek word for City-State

Polis

200

What document was the first to limit the power of the King?

Magna Carta, 1215

200

what vocab word means two houses?

Bicameral

200

Who has the "burden of proof" in a criminal trial

The prosecution

200

Who damanded that they were added to the constitution 

Anti-Federalists 

300

Name five things we get from Ancient Rome?

Reprsentative democracy, written law, rule of law,civic participation, separation of powers

300

what enlightenment thinkers felt that societies work best when the power of government are separated.

Baron Charles de Montesquieu

300

What powers does Congress get from the necessary and proper clause.

Implied powers

300

Name four sources of American Law.

Roman Law, the Church, The King, Parliament, English common Law, Popular traditions 

300

Three parts of the 14 amendment 

14th amendment

a. due process 

b. equal protection

c. defined citizenship

400

Name four things we get from Judeo-Christian tradition?

Rule of law, Ethical ideas of justice, Individual worth, and Personal Responsibility

400

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 

400

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

400

What is the appeals court in Florida called.

Florida district court of appeals

400

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 

500

What should the law do based on Judeo-Christian tradition

Reward the good (heaven), punish the wrong doers (hell)

500

Name three things that enlightenment thinkers attacked 

Enlightenment thinkers attacked 

a. Divine rights of kings

b. the church

c. inherited power 

500

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

500

What court in Florida deals with all death penalty cases

Florida supreme court

500

Four parts of the fifth amendment

Due process, eminent domain, double jeopardy, and no self incrimination

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