Vocabulary
What does grievances mean?
When someone complains due to some sort of hardship.
The founding fathers wrote down grievances in the Declaration of Independence.
According to John Locke, which government did individuals enter into when forming their own society?
A. Constitution
B. Social Contract
C. Mayflower Compact
D. English Bill of Rights
B. Social Contract
Which of these rights from the Bill of Rights helps people accused of crimes?
A. the right to bear arms for self-defense
B. the right to have the assistance of counsel
C. the right not to have troops quartered in one's home
D. the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances
B. the right to have the assistance of counsel
Explain Separation of Powers.
An enlightenment idea in which governmental powers (responsibilities) are split between branches.
Executive Branch= Enforces Laws
Legislative Branch= Makes Laws
Judicial Branch= Interprets Laws
What were the grievances written in the Declaration of Independence?
1. No Representation in Parliament
2. Quartering Troops and Armies in the Colonies
3. Reduced and Controlled Trade with other Nations
4. Imposing taxes without consent
The women’s suffrage movement led to the passage of the 19th amendment and increased the ability for women to have a role in shaping our political process. What is the best synonym for suffrage in this sentence?
Voting
According to John Locke, which rights were guaranteed by natural law?
A. Freedom of worship and the right to petition
B. Trial by jury and no cruel punishments
C. Freedom of speech and of the Press
D. Life, Liberty, and Property
D. Life, Liberty, and Property
What is usually the first step in amending the US Constitution?
A. Three-Fourths of the state legislatures propose the amendment
B. Two-thirds of each house of Congress propose the amendment
C. Conventions in three-fourths of the states proposes the amendment
D. The President, after consulting with the US Supreme Court, proposes the amendment.
B. Two-thirds of each house of Congress propose the amendment
What is limited government?
The idea that the government should have certain restrictions in order to protect the individual rights and civil liberties of citizens; a government only has the power that's been given to it.
The quote below is from a historical document. What is the main idea of this passage?
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights..."
A. Only citizens can enjoy the rights guaranteed by the government.
B. People have rights that cannot be denied by any government.
C. Government is necessary to promote equality.
B. People have rights that cannot be denied by any government.
When a person has been accused of a crime and arrested, there are specific actions that must happen to get the case to trial and ensure justice has been served. These actions are put into law to protect the rights of the person accused as well, because that is also part of ensuring that justice has been served. Which term reflects the actions that must happen to serve justice?
Due Process
Which example illustrates Montesquieu's idea of the separation of powers?
A. Citizens of the US choose their public officials in elections.
B. The State government of Florida has a governor, state legislature and state court system.
C. Individual rights to life, liberty and property are guaranteed by natural rights.
D. People have the right to overthrow an unjust government.
B. The State government of Florida has a governor, state legislature and state court system.
Which American political party was established to oppose the extension of slavery into western territories?
A. Federalist Party
B. Democratic Party
C. Republican Party
D. Abolitionist Party
C. Republican Party
What is self-government?
Popular or representative system where people create and run their own government.
How does the president of the United States get elected?
Registered voters from each state vote in the Presidential election for an elector from their state, these electors then vote for the President (The Electoral College).
When Jocelyn, a registered voter, went to her precinct to vote in the election she was given a ___________ to mark her decisions.
Ballot
Which describes an impact of Magna Carta on the American colonists in the 1770s?
A. They believed they could not be taxed without their consent
B. They believed they could not be governed by a far-away island
C. They thought they has the right to overthrow a king who did not protect their rights
D. They favored a separation of the powers of government into different branches
A. They believed they could not be taxed without their consent
Azra is 29 years old. She was born in Istanbul, Turkey. Fifteen years ago, Azra moved to the US with her family. She became a US citizen eight years ago. Just last year, Azra moved to Florida. She has decided to run for public office. For which office is she qualified to Run?
A. Governor of Florida
B. Florida State Senator
C. US Senator from Florida
D. Member of the US House of Representatives
D. Member of the US House of Representatives
What is consent of the governed?
The idea that government gains power/authority from the people.
What were some WEAKNESSES of the Articles of Confederation? (list at least 2)
1. No Chief executive
2. Laws needed 9/13 approval of states
3. Congress could not tax
4. Could not Create national army
5. No National court system
6. Amendments needed 13/13 approval
7. Congress could not collect debts
8. Congress could not settle disputes between states
To run for president, one requirement is that the person is a ___________ citizen
Natural Born
Which right was established by the Magna Carta in 1215?
A. The right to vote in elections
B. The right to choose the monarch
C. The right to freedom of speech
D. The Right to a Trial by jury
D. The Right to a Trial by Jury
In November 1932, Democratic candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected as President of the United States. He replaced Herbery Hoover, a Republican. Roosevelt changed Hoover's policies by providing direct relief to unemployed workers through programs such as the Civilian Conservation Corps.
What conclusion van be drawn from this example?
A. Political parties have done more harm to society than good.
B. Disagreements between the two main parties caused the Great Depression.
C. Both of the major political parties have had an important role in shaping public policy.
D. The existence of political parties distracts leaders from promoting the common good.
C. Both of the major political parties have had an important role in shaping public policy.
What is Capitalism?
An economic system in which private individuals own and control most of the factors of production.
Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the US Constitution?
A. Neither protects individual rights
B. Both include an amendment process
C. Neither provides for a chief Executive
D. Both include a 9-member Supreme Court
B. Both include an amendment process.