Unit 2 Foundations of Governments
What is Democracy?
People of a nation rule directly or elect officials who act on their behalf
What is the 13th amendment?
Outlawed slavery in the United States
Who is Norton's senator?
Paul Feeney
How many Amendment's are there?
27
What is a Session
one year of the term
Which Party wants less Government in their lives?
Republican
What is the tenth Amendment?
Any power not given to the federal government is given to the states and the people
Who is Norton's representative?
Michael Chaisson
What does limited government do?
specific restrictions limits on government power
Presides over the house.
what is the The Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration justified the American colonists’ desire for independence
What is the 7th Amendment?
trial by jury
How old do you have to be in mass to run for legislature?
You have to be over 18
it divides power between the national and state governments
What is impeached mean?
To accuse an officeholder of misconduct
What is the constitution?
A written plan of government
What is the first Amendment?
Name two for half points
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of speech
Freedom of press
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of Petition
Who is the Massachusetts Governor?
Maura Healey
Who are the pilgrims?
Those who came from “The Old World” Great Britain to the “New World” North America
What are implied powers?
Powers not expressly granted to congress but used to carry out their jobs
When did the American Revolution begin?
1775
What is the 17th amendment?
Direct election of senators
What is the Secretary of State do?
Keeps records and carries out election laws
Who was the first governor of the Massachusetts Colony?
William Bradford
What is Caucuses?
private meetings in each house
Republican and Democratic representatives choose their leaders