Show:
what is government
The Constitution
Federalism
voting
Political Parties
100

What are the 5 functions of government?

1.providing leadership 2.maintaining order 3.providing public services 4.providing national security, 5.providing economic security and economic assistance.

100

what is the point of the preamble?

its an intro to the highest law in the land

100

what kind of government did the federalist stand for?

A strong central government. 

100

what are three requirements to vote? 

  • be a citizen of the United States
  • be a resident of Virginia and of the precinct in which you want to vote (a person who has come to Virginia for temporary purposes and intends to return to another state is not considered a resident for voting purposes)
  • be 18 years old (any person who is 17 years old and will be 18 years of age at the next general election shall be permitted to register in advance and also vote in any intervening primary or special election)
  • not be registered and plan to vote in another state
  • not have been convicted of a felony, or have had your civil rights restored
  • not currently be declared mentally incompetent by a court of law
100

what is a political party? 

a group of people with a common interest. 

200

What are the 4 characteristics of a nation state?

1. Population

2. Territory

3. Sovereignty

4. Government 

200

why was the bill of rights added?

to ratify the constitution 

200

what kind of government did the anti-federalist stand for?

weak central government. Strong state government. 

200

why should people want to vote?

have their voice heard 

200

what are the functions of a political party?

1. nominating candidates  

2. inform/ activating supporters 

3.seal of approval function  

4.governing  

5. act as watchdog 

300

what is public policy?

Government deals with the public. 

300

Who wrote the constitution and the bill of rights?

James Madison

300

What are expressed powers?

powers directly expressed or stated in the constitution. 

300

what group of people are most likely to vote?

old people

300

what kind of party system does the U.S have?

two party system 

400

What is the social contract theory?

Government should rule by consent of the people.

400

what is the concept of checks and balances?

each branch of the government can check the power of another. 

400

what are implied powers?

powers not directly stated in the constitution. 

400

what can take away your right to vote?

Non-citizens, including permanent legal residents cannot vote in federal, state, and most local elections. Some people following felony convictions or who are currently serving time for other types of crimes. Rules are different in each state

400

what is political ideology?

life, culture, and government society 

500

What is the difference between Civic duties, and civic responsibilities?

Civic duties are things you have to do like showing up in court. Civic responsibilities are optional like voting.

500

what does "we the people" mean in the constitution?

Symbolizes a united country. 

500

what are inherent powers?

powers automatically granted to the national government not stated in the constitution. 

500

how old do you have to be in order to vote in the U.S.?

18

500

what kinds of third (minor) parties are there?

1.Ideological parties 

2. single issue parties 

3. economical protest parties 

4. splinter parties