Magna Carta
Which Country and Which King:
King James
King Joseph
King John
King Henry VIII
England
King John
What was the Mayflower
Ship
Direct Democracy
This form of government allows citizens to vote on laws directly, without representatives.
To ensure National Security the US Gov spents over $800 Billion a year on what?
Defense
Government has two components to give them authority
Power and Policy
True or False
The Magna Carta promoted individual rights and limted power of the King
TRUE
Why was John Howland the luckiest man on the Mayflower and Plymouth Colony?
SHould of died after falling overboard
Indentured Servant to John Carver who died and inherited all his property
What are the two roles of the Government?
Power and Policy
What are 5 services the US Government provides it's citizens?
Roads
Parks and Recreation Programs
Clean Water
Sewer System
Public Housing
School System
Medicare
Constitutional or Limited Monarchy
This form of government has a king or queen, but their power is limited by a constitution.
One of the Magna Carta’s most famous clauses gave this right to free men accused of crimes.
What is the right to a fair trial? (or) What is due process?
2 Pros of Mayflower Compact
Unity
Religious Freedom
Equality for ALL men of age
This is the status of being a recognized member of a state or nation, with rights and responsibilities.
Citizenship
How does the US Gov Resolve Conflict besides military/war?
Ambassadors, Tariffs, Boycotts
Civil Liberties
This term refers to the basic rights and freedoms that all citizens are guaranteed.
The Magna Carta created this group to help limit the King's Power
Parliament
What are 2 Cons of the Mayflower Compact
Excluded Woman, Natives, Slaves
No Enforcement
No time limit
Lacked specific Laws
Republic
A form of democracy where citizens elect representatives to make decisions and pass laws
Give 2 Examples how does the US Gov Maintains Order
Criminal Sentencing
Law Enforcement
Laws preventing Moral or Ethical Behavior: Bribery
Laws without enforcement serve little purpose
What's the difference between a Monarchy and Dictatorship
A monarch can become a dictator if they rule without the best interest of the people
What was a CON of the Magna Carta
Low class citizen had few rights
Promoted Civil War
Etc
What month did Settlers sign Mayflower Compact
November
A formal set of principles or rules that guide decisions and actions in a government or organization.
POLICY
What are 2 examples how the US Government "Provide for the Public Good"
Medication
Food Standards
Censorship
What are the 5 Functions of Government
National Security
Maintain Order
Resolve conflict
Provide Services
Provide for Public Good