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How many amendments does the bill of rights consist of?
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10 amendments
What is a democracy?
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Democracy is a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so?
Name the 4 Economic systems.
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Capitalism
Communism
Mixed Economy
Socialism
Name 3 forms of government.
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Anarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
What were the two government belief groups?
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Federalist's belief
Anti-Federalists belief
Name two qualifications for the Senator.
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30 years old
citizens for at least 9 years
resident of the represented state
What is a monarchy?
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A monarchy is a form of government in which a person, the monarch, is head of state for life or until abdication.
Name two qualifications of the House of Representatives.
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25 years of age
7 years of citizenship
Resident of represented state
How long are the senator terms?
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6 years
How long are House of Representatives terms?
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2 years
Name the differences between necessary and proper clauses
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The necessary and proper clause gives the federal government power to create laws that they deem “necessary and proper,” while the commerce clause gives the federal government power over interstate commerce.
What is a Anarchy?
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A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems.
What is the difference between separation of powers and checks and balances?
Separation of Powers is when the power is divided among 3 branches of government while Checks and Balances is the act of branches ensuring a single isn't too powerful.
Who does the president pro tempore impersonate whenever this person is not present?
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The President
What was the purpose of the Preamble?
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Form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty.
Name the rights of the 10th amendment?
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The 10th Amendment States Rights guaranteed the states' rights to self-government
What is the difference between a socialism and communism? Explain.
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The main difference is that socialism is compatible with democracy and liberty, whereas Communism involves creating an ‘equal society’ through an authoritarian state, which denies basic liberties.
What is the English Bill of Rights?
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The Bill of Rights 1689, also known as the Bill of Rights 1688, is a landmark Act in the constitutional law of England that sets out certain basic civil rights and clarifies who would be next to inherit the Crown.
Which amendment was ratified in 1913, providing for the election of two U.S. senators from each state by popular vote and for a term of six years?
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17th amendment
How many essays were the federalists papers?
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85 essays
Name the 5 committees.
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Standing Committees
Subcommittees
Select/Special Committees
Joint Committees
Conference Committees
Name two or more countries that have a command economy. Be specific.
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What is the amendment process?
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1. Suggest amendment, 2. House or Senate vote for amendment, 3. Congress has to pass with two-thirds mass, 4. The legislatures in three-fourths of the states can ratify the amendment.
Name at least 2 problems with the articles of confederation.
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Lack of Power and Money. Because of the unbalanced powers in the government and states the federal government didn't have the power to collect taxes from the states.
What is John Locke's philosophy?
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Locke believed that there is a distinct and inseparable connection between religion and morality.