Unit 1
The first 10 amendments.
The Bill of Rights
The two half's of the legislative branch.
House of Representatives and The Senate
A long speech meant to delay a vote until the Bill is changed or "dies".
Filibuster
Owing allegiance to a state and being protected by it.
Citizenship
What amendments make up the Bill of Rights.
The first 10 amendments
What civilization was the worlds first Republic.
The Roman Empire
Collecting taxes, borrowing money, regulating commerce, coining money, declaring war, raising/maintaining the military, and providing patents.
Congressional powers
What is the difference between a Public Bill and a Private Bill.
Public Bills apply to a Nation
Private Bills apply to a certain person or place
The case that considered African American slaves not citizens. led to the construction of the 14th amendment.
Dred Scott v. Sandford
What does SCOTUS the abbreviation of.
Supreme Court of the United States.
The division of government into distinct branches to limit any one branch from ruling the others. Introduced by Charles-Louis de Montesquieu.
Separation of powers.
Determining if a person's imprisonment or detention is lawful. (show me the body)
Habeas Corpus
Bicameral approval, not treated as law, covers matters affecting both houses.
Concurrent Resolutions
What is the difference between Duties and Responsibilities.
Duties are mandatory
Responsibilities are voluntary
North Korea, China, and Vietnam are all examples of what party system.
One-Party System
What two people were forced to ratify the English Bill of Rights.
William III and Mary II
All money collected from imports and exports go where.
The U.S. Treasury
What are the three things a political party needs to be successful.
Candidates, Money, People
What act established Amnesty (Presidential order to pardon certain groups of people).
The Immigration Reform and Control Act
Which amendment sets Presidential term limits.
The 22nd amendment
Government that is ruled by the wise. Decision making is in the hands of philosophers.
Noocracy
What principles did McCulloch v. Maryland establish.
Implied powers, Federal supremacy
What are the multiple ways political parties present issues to the public.
Pamphlets, radio, Television, Newspapers, Websites, Social media.
What are the 5 fundamental rights.
Freedom of speech, Freedom of religion, Freedom of press, Freedom of assembly, Freedom of petition.
“I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.” What is this
The Constitutional Oath