Amendments and Acts
I can say whatever I want (within reason of course)
What is the First Amendment?
If you aren't born here you can still become a citizen through this.
What is the naturalization process ?
The two main political parties in the US
What are Republican and Democrat?
The end justifies the means
Who was Machiavelli?
The Articles of Confederation did not have these 2 branches of government.
What are the executive and judicial branches?
It's my gun and I can carry it if I want to!
What is the 2nd Amendment/right to bear arms.
Any person born on US soil applies
What is the Law of Soil ?
Favor less government interference and more personal freedom.
Who are Libertarians?
All people are born with God given rights - AKA natural rights
Who was John Locke?
No one is above this
What is the rule of law?
Yeah! My mom and sister can vote now!
What is the 19th Amendment?
Things that citizens must do
What are obligations?
The 3 minor political parties
Socialism, Communism, Libertarian
People are too selfish to rule themselves
Usually the wealthy or the army run this kind of government.
What is an oligarchy?
Attention Washington, DC residents! You can go vote now!
What is the 23rd Amendment?
Men must register for this- don't worry the draft hasn't happened since Vietnam!
What is Selective Service?
The thing a politician "stands" on.
What is a platform?
He came up with the idea of the separation of powers.
This document showed us the importance of a trial by jury.
What is the Magna Carta?
Outlawed discriminatory practices like literacy tests.
What is the Voting Rights Act?
What is ex post facto law?
People who are at least 30 and have been US citizens for at least 9 years. Oh and they also have to represent the state they live in.
What is a senator?
What is social contract?
This document included the idea that we can govern ourselves.
What is the Mayflower Compact?