How do we compare?
What is the difference between a monarchy and an autocracy?
A monarchy is when a King/Queen inherits power
it can be an autocracy
Why did England raise taxes on the colonists?
To pay for the 7 years war
What were the Articles of Confederation?
Who is in each branch of government?
executive: President-advisors-cabinet
Judicial: Supreme court, state courts, federal courts
What is the difference between federal and state court
Federal court is for laws that apply to entire US or between states, State court is for specific state laws
What is the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy
A direct democracy has citizens involved in day to day activities
A representative democracy has citizens elect others to be involved in the day to day activities
What restrictions on trade did the colonists fight against?
Could only trade with England (goods go through england, natural resources are sent there)
Pay taxes in Gold and Sliver
What were 3 issues with the articles?
Too weak federal government
Lacked power to tax
Lacked power to make laws
No governing body
What does it mean to interpret the laws?
Determine if the behavior/law violates the constitution
What is a court of appeals?
If you lose in trial court, you can bring it to the court of appeals. They look to see if a mistake was made- not a retrial
What is a unitary government?
When all power is held by the central government, they can create state governments when convenient
How did social class lead to the revolution?
1. Legislative Branch
II. Executive Branch
III. Judicial Branch
What are 3 of the presidents roles?
Chief of State, Chief Executive, Commander-in-Chief, Chief Diplomat, Chief Legislator, Party Leader
What does the president do as chief diplomat?
Make Treaties (approval of Senate)
Recognize Ambassadors from other countries
Control the State Department
Acts of behalf of US internationally-- ex: UN
What is the most common government structure (federal, unitary, confederate)
Unitary
What does no taxation without representation mean?
Colonists were not represented in parliament and wanted to be
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
How does a bill become a law?
2. Goes to committee in that house
3. Goes to floor of house + voted
4. Goes to other house
5. Goes to committee in other house
6. Goes to floor of other house + voted
7. Goes to conference action if different versions
8. Goes back to houses
9. Goes to president
What is the difference between a junta and an oligarchy?
junta-- small group of military leaders (type of oligarchy)
oligarchy-- rule by a small group
What is the difference between a presidential and parliamentary system?
A presidential system has the leader elected by the people
A parliamentary system has the leader selected by the majority party in parliamenbt
Idea of independence
Frustration with economic status
Feelings of patriotism
Call on logic
Why is the Constitution important?
Guiding principle for all legal decisions and the foundation of our government
Why does the 8th amendment not apply to punishment in schools?
Designed for criminals/prisoners, not for students. Students have plenty of other ways to have justice
What were the 4 options at the 1776 debate
2. Recognize the King, not parliament
3. Recognize parliament, not the King
4. Fight for independence