Types of Government
Elections, Campaigning, and Financing
Amendments
The legislative Branch
100

Define Democracy

A system of government where the people hold the power through elections

100

Identify the last group to gain voting rights

18 year olds

100

1st Amendment

Fundamental freedoms: Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Petition

100

Define Gerrymandering

The practice of drawing district boundaries in a way the benefits a particular party or group

200

Define Dictatorship

The power of the government is a single individual

200
What is the Winner Take All system

The candidate who wins the popular vote in the state will take all the electoral college votes

200

26th Amendment

Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18

200

Define Filibuster

A tactic used in the U.S. Senate to delay or block the passage of a bill by extending debate on it.

300

Define Anarchy

No formal government or ruling authority

300

How does the electoral college work

538 elector representatives, 50 states, president needs 270 votes to win

300

5th Amendment

Protects self incrimination, double jeopardy, guarantees due process.

300

Requirements to be a Representative

1) At least 25 years old

2) Be a U.S. citizen for 7 years

3) Live in the state you represent

400

Define Theocracy

Form of Government where religious institutions hold power

400

Why were literacy tests and poll taxes enacted

To prevent mainly African Americans from voting

400

19th Amendment

Women gain right to vote

400

Requirements to be a Senator

1) Must be at least 30 years old

2)Must have been a citizen for 9 years

3)Must live in the state they represent

500
Define Oligarchy

Form of Government where power rests with a small group of special people

500

Identify the significance of Midterm Elections

Determines the composition of congress

500

4th Amendment

Protects Citizens from unreasonable Search and Seizure

500
Identify the purpose of Committees

They review, amend, and sometimes hold hearings of proposed bills