Principles and Documents
This document established the concept that everyone, even the King, is subject to the rule of law.
What is the Magna Carta?
These are the 2 ways a person can become an American citizen.
What are "Birth and Naturalization"?
This is the name of the federal legislative branch.
What is "Congress"?
This is the name of Virginia's legislative branch.
What is "General Assembly"?
What is "Profit"?
This document established the first government in the newly independent states, but did not allow the government to levy taxes.
What are "The Articles of Confederation"?
This amendment defined citizenship and ordered states to give due process to their citizens.
What is "The 14th Amendment"?
The highest court in the federal court system is known as the ______.
What is "Supreme Court of the United States"?
This is the leader of Virginia's executive branch.
Who is "The Governor"?
This is the most common type of economy, where the government and businesses share decision making.
What is "Mixed Economy"?
This document stated grievances against the King of England and stated that people have the unalienable rights of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
What is "The Declaration of Independence"?
Paying taxes, serving on jury duty, and following the law would all be examples of civic _________.
What are "Civic Duties"?
What are "The Senate & The House of Representatives"?
This is the first state court you would go to if you had been arrested for a felony.
What is "Virginia Circuit Court"?
The electoral college is used to elect whom?
Who is "The President and Vice President of the United States"?
The phrases "...in order to form a more perfect union...." and "...establish justice..." would be from which section of the U.S. Constitution?
What is "The Preamble"?
Voting, running for political office, and tutoring would all be considered examples of civic _______.
What are "Civic Responsibilities"?
These are the steps of the lawmaking process.
What is "Introduce, Committee, Debate, Vote, Send/Sign"?
These are the names of the legislative and executive branches of counties in Virginia.
What are "Boards of Supervisors & Managers"?
These are the people who try to influence legislators to vote in a particular way.
Who are "lobbyists"?
What is "Press"?
These are 3 steps in the naturalization process?
What are:
18y/o - lived in U.S. for at least 3 years - speak English - good moral character - oath of allegiance - naturalization test
What court case gave the Supreme Court the power of judicial review, or the ability to determine whether an act/law is constitutional?
What is "Marbury v. Madison"?
This is another name for a local law.
What is "Ordinance"?
The amount that consumers are willing and able to buy is known as _________.
What is "Demand"?