Classical Heritage
Who was allowed to vote in Ancient Greece?
Citizens (men who weren't slaves)
What is sometimes referred to as the fourth branch of government due to their role of reporting to the public about government corruption?
The Press
In which court case did the Supreme Court get the power of Judicial Review?
Marbury v. Madison
What do you call a legally recognized resident of our country?
a Citizen
What type of party system do we have in the US?
2 party system
What are 4 things we get from Judeo-Christian tradition?
Rule of law, Ethical ideas of justice, Individual worth, and Personal responsibility.
Interest groups hire or form these to help candidates get elected that support their cause.
PACS
In which court case was a juvenile given a harsh sentence for prank phone calls.
In Re Gault
What are the 4 requirements for becoming a citizen?
Lawfully live in the US for 5 years, passed a test based on civics, be a good moral character, swear loyalty to the US
Name 5 parts of the Republican Party Platform?
small government, lower taxes, protect businesses, fewer social programs like welfare, strong foreign policy/military
How does the Bible establish individual worth and rule of law?
Everyone is equal in God's eyes.
What is it called when interest groups use tv commercials, radio appearances, and publish articles?
Grassroots lobbying
This court case decided the presidential election after Florida was unable to properly count votes.
Bush v. Gore
This says that Congress cannot write a law that makes someone guilty for a previous act.
Ex post facto law
Name 5 parts of the Democratic party platform
big government, higher taxation, protect workers/consumers, more social programs like welfare, diplomatic foreign policy
Name 5 things we get from Ancient Greece?
representative democracy, written law, rule of law, civic participation, separation of powers.
What is a fancy word for a lawsuit?
Litigation
Which court case ended segregation?
Brown v. Board of Education
This demands that all people under arrest be brought before a judge.
Writ of habeus corpus
Name 3 parts of communism
Classless society, government (the state) owns the means of production, frequently brutal dictatorship
What was the written law called in Ancient Rome?
12 Tables of Rome
What do public interest groups primarily do?
Protect people's rights
What type of law does the Supreme Court mainly deal with?
Constitutional Law
What are 4 mandatory obligations that citizens must do?
Obey the law, Pay taxes, Selective Service, Jury Duty
Name 3 parts of socialism
successful in some countries, classless society, tax the rich