The Constitution
This principle means that government power comes from the people.
Popular sovereignty
An individual that is legally recognized as a participating member of a political community.
Citizen
A time when people in Europe began to question the traditional ideas about government and power, and came up with new ideas about who should be involved in government.
The Enlightenment
Serves as commander in chief.
The President
Debates on and marks up a proposed bill.
Committee
The principle divides power between the national government and the state governments.
Federalism
The legal process for foreign-born individuals to acquire U.S. citizenship.
Naturalization
People in a society agree to give up some of their freedom in exchange for protection of their natural rights by a government.
Social Contract Theory
Appointed by the President, approved
by the Senate, and can serve for life.
Supreme Court Justice
A tactic, often a lengthy speech or debate, designed to delay the Senate’s vote on a bill
Filibuster
It granted women the right to vote
The 19th Amendment
Actions that American citizens SHOULD take in order to contribute positively to our society.
Responsibilities
In 1215, King John I was forced to sign it.
The Magna Carta
Each state sends two of these to congress.
Senator
Members discuss and argue for or against the bill.
Debate
It preceded the Constitution as the original national framework for the U.S. government.
Articles of Confederation
Actions that American citizens MUST take in order to contribute positively to our society and avoid going to jail.
Duties
Originally a group of advisors to the monarch.
Parliament
Be at least 25 years old
Be a U.S. citizen for the past 7 years
Live in the state you represent
Representative
When the President refuses to sign a bill into law.
Veto
Freedom of religion, Freedom of speech, Freedom of the press.
The 1st Amendment
They can work, own property, attend school, receive government services, pay taxes. Can’t run for office, vote, serve on a jury.
Legal Aliens
In 1688, Parliament forced the King out of power and installed his daughter and her husband (William and Mary) as the rulers of England.
“The Glorious Revolution”
President of the Senate, can cast a vote during a tie.
Vice President
With a two‑thirds vote in both the House and the Senate.
Veto override