Media & Politics
Name the two dominant political parties in the United States.
Democrats & Republicans
Is education a foreign or domestic policy?
Domestic
What is a tariff?
A tax placed on imports
What do we call the things that citizens are required to do?
Duties or Obligations
What principle of government states that nobody, not even the government is above the law?
The Rule of Law
What are the four different types of mass media?
Newspaper, T.V., Internet, Radio
Are treaties a part of foreign or domestic policy?
Foreign
What is it called when a country puts tariffs on Imports to help their own countries companies?
Protectionism
A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused person by doing WHAT?
Serving on juries
This is one of the first known codes of law from Babylon, famous for it's eye for an eye rule.
The Code of Hammurabi
Which amendment protects freedom of press?
The First Amendment
Which branch of the U.S. government does NOT deal with foreign policy?
The Judicial Branch
What type of group is the Red Cross?
N.G.O. or Non-Governmental Organization
The legal act or process by which a non-citizen becomes a citizen.
Naturalization
Laws made by legislature such as Congress and Parliament are known as?
Statutes
What do you call the role of the media to catch government officials when they do something wrong?
Media Watchdog
What is the name of a formal agreement between two or more countries?
Treaty
What types of trials take place at the World Court?
Crimes against humanity or war crimes
What 5 obligations or duties do citizens have of the United States?
Serve their country, pay taxes, obey laws, attend school, serve on juries
This type of law deals with citizens suing other citizens for personal injuries and damages?
Civil Law
What do you call the propaganda technique when a politician gets a celebrity endorsement?
Testimonial
What is the military alliance between the U.S., Canada, and many other European countries called?
NATO or North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What is the agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to promote free trade called?
NAFTA or The North American Free Trade Agreement
Name three responsibilities of U.S. citizens.
1. Voting
2. Respect rights and property of others
3. Stay informed OR Participate in your community and government
This type of law deals with rights, such as the ones outlined in the "Bill of Rights"
Constitutional Law