Foundation of Government (Unit 2)
What is a census?
A survey taken every 10 years
What does a veto mean?
Rejecting laws made by congress
What is the First Amendment?
Freedom of Speech
How are state judges picked in Massachusetts?
They are appointed by the governor
What are two types of political parties?
Democrat and Republican
What is the English Bill of Rights?
Guaranteed Americans right to petition the government to change laws, and fair punishment if found guilty of crime.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
Agreement citizens of the new colony signed
What is the Sixth and Seventh Amendment?
The Sixth Amendment is the right to an attorney and the Seventh Amendment is the right to a jury by trial.
What are reserved powers?
Any non-delegated powers that belong to the states
Ideas that are spread to influence people
What is Shay's Rebellion?
A rebellion that rode off tax collectors
A ⅔ vote in both houses
What is the Tenth Amendment?
Any power not given to the federal government is given to the states and the people
What are Small Claims Courts?
Handle civil disputes involving less than $5,000 with no lawyers.
What are Testimonials?
Politicians using famous people to advertise their campaign
Why did Americans declare war in 1775?
The proclamation of 1773
What powers are federal (delegated)?
Print money, control trade, and provide defense for the country
What is the Twenty-Sixth Amendment?
The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18
What is the full faith and credit clause?
A clause in the Constitution that ensures each state will accept the decisions of civil courts in other states
What is soft money?
Contributions to activities not part of the campaign
What is one thing that led up to the Boston Tea Party?
The Tea Act
What are the 5 big ideas of the Constitution?
Popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism
What is the Fifteenth Amendment?
"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude"
What are five responsibilities of the governor?
Executing the laws, Preparing budgets
Appointing, Supervising employees, and Pardons
What is the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act?
Limits individual contributions to candidates for primary elections and general elections