Government
Define Theocracy
Government whose laws are based on religion
Define Constitution
Supreme Law of the land. Outlines the government
Name a right protected by the 1st amendment
(x5 if you can name all five, but if you miss one you get no points!!!)
speech, religion, assembly, petition, press
Define Legislative Power
Power to make laws
What rights are protected by the 2nd Amedment
Right to bear arms
Define Oligarchy
A government ruled by a small powerful group of elites
Why do we have a Constitution?
To provide a framework for our government and protect our rights
What right is protected by the 4th amendment?
Right against unreasonable searches and seizures
Define Federalists and Anti-Federalists
Federalists- For the Constitution
Anti-Federalists- Against the Constitution
How is a state's electoral votes formed
Numbers of representatives in Congress
Which type of government is actually the result of no government?
Anarchy
What's the difference between the New Jersey and Virginia Plans
New Jersey- Unicameral, equal, small states
Virginia- Bicameral, proportional to population, preferred by big states
What is the difference between the 6th and 7th amendments in regards to the types of trials they cover?
6th criminal
7th civil
Define Due Process
D/N: Mention an amendment that protects your right to due process
T/N Mention both amendments that protect your right to due process
Doctrine that holds that the government must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all that it does
Define Elector
Elector- People who vote in elections
Autocracy is defined as a type of government where there is only one ruler. What were two types of autocracy that we discussed in class
Monarchy
Dictatorship
What were the Articles of Confederation and why weren't they used?
First form of government
very weak, no executive, no judiciary, no way to enforce laws, no army, states too strong
What rights are protected by the 9th amendment?
D/N: What does the 10th amendment do?
9th: All rights not protected/banned by the Constitution are given to the people
10th: All powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states
Define Supersede and Confederation
Supersede- take place of person or law that was in authority
Confederation- A small group joined together for a common goal
What is gerrymandering and why is it detrimental to democracy
Officials draw district lines to favor one party. Politicians pick the winner not the people
What are the two types of democracy and how are they similar and different
Direct- people run the government, vote on everything, no elected officials
Representative- People elect others to represent them in government
What are the 7 principles of the Constitution
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
Republicanism
Federalism
name 4 rights protected by the 5th amendment
Right against self incrimination
Right to be indicted by a grand jury
Right to due process
Right against double jeopardy
Protection against government seizing your property without just compensation
Define Concurrent and Reserved Powers
Concurrent Powers- Powers shared by the state and federal government
Reserved Powers- Powers not written in the Constitution, reserved for the states via the 10th
How many amendments are there and describe 3 amendments between 11-27
27