Public Policy
what is public policy?
are laws/regulations that are enforced by the government for the common good. (answer does not have to be exact, can be similar).
Which branch contains the house of representatives and the Senate?
legislative branch
what does the state gov promote?
promotes public health, safety, and welfare.
what does it mean to amend something?
it means to change
what is a civil right?
guaranteed protection of rights by the government
example of public policy?
public education, healthcare, public roads, criminal justice policy, etc. (can be anything not listed).
which branch contains the president and the vice president?
executive branch
what is the legislative branch called in state gov?
the general assembly
how many amendments have been added to the constitution?
27
what is a civil liberty?
rights you are born with and cannot be taken away.
who can write letters to address public policy issues to representatives?
interest groups / individuals
which branch contains the supreme court?
judicial branch
what does the general assembly do?
enacts laws, passes the budget, and levies taxes to fund the budget.
what are the first 10 amendments called?
bill of rights
example of a civil right
right to public education, government services, the right to vote, etc
three steps to form public policy?
figure out the problem/ what is wrong, complete a plan, and enforcing the policy.
what is the system that keeps everything equal between the branches?
checks and balances
when did va beach become an independent city?
1952
which amendments gave rights to women?
19th amendment
example of civil liberties?
freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, press, and freedom of religion, etc
government agencies
who can impeach the president?
what is it called when the power of the local gov is derived from the state?
dillion's law
what was the 26th amendment?
lowered the voting age to 18.
civil rights act is?
is passed by congress