Amendments
True or False: A person can be arrested and put on trial for the same crime twice
False. Protected by the 5th Amendment and Double Jeopardy
Identify which Political Ideology group matches with this statement: Business operates better with minimal government involvement
Conservative
What is the difference between a Right, a Duty, and a Responsibility for US Citizens?
Right: Something protected by the Constitution
Duty: Requirement by law such as paying taxes
Responsibility: Expectation of something to be done by the citizen such as voting
What are the two initial voting methods that start the Presidential Race process? What are the differences between the two?
Primary and Caucus
Caucus: Public voting
Primary: Private voting
What Amendment protects against unlawful searches and seizures?
The Fourth Amendment
Government should be big and more involved in people's lives to help solve larger issues.
Liberal
Right to a fair trial by jury is an example of what "Active Citizen" Category?
Rights
The "final check" on a presidential election where the representatives from each state vote for a presidential candidate is called? And how many representatives have to vote for the Presidential Candidate for them to win?
The Electoral College
270
Right to Vote for Women
19th Amendment
What is a group seeks to control government through winning elections and holding public office called?
Political Party
Attending school is an example of what "Active Citizen" Category?
Duty
Event in the Presidential Race where the party candidate is announced, as well as the Vice Presidential candidate, as well as the party platform.
National Convention
True or False: Congress can pass a law prohibiting people from meeting together and protesting the government
False, protected by the 1st Amendment as Right to Peacefully Assemble and Redress the government for grievances
A political party’s official statement of beliefs, principles, and positions on major political issues and is usually announced at the National Convention
Party Platform
Serving on a jury is an example of what "Active Citizen" Category?
Duty
How does the Census affect our Presidential Race?
Creates exact count for population in both the country and the state which therefore determines the number of representatives each state gets which then determines the electoral votes for each state
Minimum Voting Age will be 18 years old
26th Amendment
Factors such as family, friends, education, race, economic standing, and political time period are all part of what phenomenon?
Political Socialization
Staying informed of issues affecting your community is an example of what "Active Citizen" Category?
Responsibility
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