Early US Gov't
What fundamental document led to the Bill of Rights?
VA Declaration of Rights
What is Due process? What amendments protect due process?
Gov't cannot treat anyone unfairly
14th - protects from states
5th - Protects from US
If you win a state, what is the number of electoral votes you win for that state? Why?
ALL
Winner-takes-all
If there is a State emergency such as flooding, who will send the VA state guard to help? What role?
Gov.
Commander in Chief
Why do we have to make choices?
B/c resources are scarce
What fundamental Principle states that Gov. must follow its own rules and is not all powerful?
Limited Gov
What is the structure of the Federal Leg branch?
Congress - House of Reps & US Senate
How many Electoral votes do you need to win an election?
270
With elections being so expensive, who does this favor to run for office?
The rich
Who proposes the state budget? Who must pass the state budget?
Gov
General Assembly
What part of the Preamble states the US will protect itself with a military?
Common Defense
What does the word Federalism mean?
2 divisions of government - state and federal
How is the president elected?
Electoral votes
What are the requirements to vote in VA?
18
resident of VA
Citizen
How are monopolies bad for competition?
Companies can raise prices and quality goes down
What doc begins with “We the People?” What fundamental principle does this relate to?
Constitution - Consent of the Governed
What part of the 1st amendment states we may ask our Gov. for change in our country?
Freedom of Petition
What is the process of a bill becoming a law?
1. Introduced
2. Committee
3. Debate
4. Vote
5. President or Governor desk
Which branch approves the Federal budget?
Leg
Why does the government make and enforce anti-trust laws (policies)
To encourage competition and restrict monopolies
What is the Bill of Rights?
first ten amendments to the Constitution
What happens at an arraingment?
Plea is entered
If the president commits a crime in office, what is the process of removing him from office called and who is in charge of this process?
Impeachment
Congress (Leg. Branch)
Which branch prepares the annual budget?
Exec
Which statement about the Federal Reserve bank is not true?
A. It is the federal government's bank
B. It makes sure inflation is low
C. It provides loans to people
D. It is comprised of 12 banks and the president is approved by the Senate
C
What founding Document led to the First Amendment freedom of Religion?
VA Statute for Religious Freedom
What is the process of a criminal trial?
ABATA
When the president chooses his cabinet, how does the Senate influence the appointment?
approve it
Which branch tries cases involving Federal law?
Judicial
How are individual’s private ownership of products/property guaranteed? (they sign ….)
Contracts
What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation?
Too much power to states - very weak central/federal gov
What is the process of passing an amendment to the US Constitution?
Proposal by Congress --> Ratification by state legislatures
What role of the president is to deal with foreign policy?
Chief Diplomat
Which branch appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and Federal judges?
Exec
As supply decreases the prices...
increase
What fundamental principle states we elect officeholders to speak for us?
Representative Dem
What is lobbying?
What role of the president is help the economy and reach out to fellow citizens?
Chief Citizen
What is the structure of the state legislative branch?
General Assembly -
House of Delegates and VA Senate
Price is determined by...
Supply and demand
What fundamental principle states Gov. officials must also follow the laws?
Rule of Law
What can the government do to raise money?
Raise taxes
What role of the president is the leader of the military?
Commander - in- chief
How are political parties different from one another?
platforms
No government
No choices
No Competition
What part of the Preamble relates to the success, education, and good health of the people?
General Welfare
What are three civic responsibilities
Vote
Run for office
Vounteer
What role of the president is to represent our country at formal dinners and events?
Chief of State
At which level do citizens have the most say in Government? Federal, State, or local?
Local
Public and Private Sector
A little bit of gov
What are your main four duties as a citizen?
Obey laws
Pay taxes
Serve on Jury
Enter armed forces if drafted
What are the five freedoms of the 1st amendment?
What role of the president is to give state of union address
Chief Legislator
Where can you register to vote?
Online
DMV
By mail
Give three examples of services in the public sector.
PUBLIC schools
roads
Post office
Fire/EMS
What Founding document stated we were cutting ties with England?
DoI
Every branch of Gov. has certain roles, these roles do not intersect! This is known as Check and balances or Separation of powers?
Checks and Balances
The Legislative Branch has powers specifically listed in the constitution, what are they called? What are the powers not specifically listed in the constitution called?
Expressed
Implied
What is the main characteristic of third parties?
Focused on one issue
List the three types of businesses, the # of owners, and type of liability.
Proprietorship = 1, unlimited
Partnership = 2+, unlimited
Corp. = Many called shareholders, Limited,
What Founding document guaranteed the first Va colonist the same freedoms of Englishmen?
VA Company of London Charters
Each branch of Gov. relies on the other to make sure no branch becomes too strong. This is known as C & B or Sep. of powers?
Separation of Powers
Which branch can declare war?
Leg
What three factors impact if a person will vote?
Age
Income
Education
I recently graduated high school. My parents own a restaurant that I could have worked at. Instead of working as a chef there, I chose to go to college.
What was my opportunity cost?
Working as a chef at my parents place
What were examples of weaknesses found in the AoC?
Fed. Government:
- couldn't levy (MAKE) taxes
-couldn't have a standing army
- Couldn't negotiate treaties
What is the naturalization process?
1. Be able to read,write, and speak English
2. Be a resident for 3-5 years
3. Take a test
4. Take an oath of allegiance
Which branch is checking which?
President gives the state of the union address.
Executive checks legislative
What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 do?
Banned all discriminatory (unfair) voting practices