Citizenship
What is a Civic Duty?
Something that is required by the national Governemnt
- Serving on a jury
-Draft
-Paying Taxes
What is the phrase that means no one is above the law and what document is it first found in?
This is the phrase Rule of Law and it was found in the Magna Carta
What does the phrase “we the people” mean?
The people have the power - Popular Sovereignty
How many branches of government are there?
Three
Why is the local government considered closest to the people?
It works directly with the people and provides daily services
What is a civic responsibility?
Something you are not required to do but should do to support the common good and to support democracy
-Voting
-Volunteering
Why did the articles of confederation fail?
Weak national government
No president
No courts
No common currency
What does Representative Government mean?
People choose who they want to represent them they are chosen by people who vote for them
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative branch
What is the document that establishes Virginia's Government?
Virginia Constitution
Why is the First Amendment important?
It protects our freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Petition, and Assembly
Why was the bill of rights added?
Debate between the federalist and anti-federalist
Anti-Federalist were afraid of a strong national government and their rights being taken ‘
The the bill of rights were added to protect those rights and freedom
Which Branch interprets the constitution?
Judicial Branch
What is the main role of the Executive branch?
Enforce the Laws
What are Concurrent Powers?
Shared powers between the state and federal government
If we want things to change as citizens how do we make that happen?
Vote in elections
What is federalism?
Power is divided between the national and state governments (balance of power)
Who makes laws at the state level?
General Assembly
What is separation of powers and why is it so important?
It divided the government power into three branches
Prevents one branch from becoming too powerful
Who leads the executive branch at the state level?
Governor
What does equal protection under the law mean?
The law is applied to everyone equally
Why is the constitution a living document?
Because we can change it, which is called amending the Constitution
What happens after the senate and house of representatives pass a bill
What happens after the senate and house of representatives pass a bill
What are Checks and Balances?
One branch is using its power to make sure one branch does not become too powerful
Involves two branches
Who confirms State Supreme Court judges ?
We know this is the legislative branch
Senate specifically does