Unit 1: Democracy
What is a direct democracy?
Where people themselves get to write laws and participate in government. (we do not have a direct democracy, we have what's called a representative democracy or a republic)
How would a liberal group feel about firearms
Less people should own guns and we should control guns more
What is a lobbyist?
Someone who works for an interest group (like MADD) who hangs out around the capital to convince congress people to vote a certain way
What does the Social Security Administration do?
Gives old people money who are retired
What is criminal law?
A type of law that requires punishment for those who break it? (example: murder)
What is a treaty?
Written Agreements to Solve Problems Peacefully
Who is Pua?
The little pig dude
What is a Theocracy?
A system where a few religious leaders run the country
In class we learned about MADD. Who are they?
Mothers organizing to fight drunk driving
What is re-election?
Someone who has already been elected to congress and wants to run again to stay in power
What is this presidential responsibility: the commander in chief?
Leader of the Military
Who is the bailiff?
The person who is a sheriff or police officer of the court
What is humanitarian aid
To provide people with food, water, medicine, and sometimes building supplies to rebuild destroyed homes
Why doesn't Moana's dad want to go beyond the reef?
His dad died out there
What is the concept of Rule of Law?
Which idea relates to the concept that everyone should be subject to the same set of rules and expectations?
How would a conservative group feel about social services (programs for the needy such as food stamps)
They would be against spending government money on helping the needy
What is a warrant?
Permission from a judge to invade someone's privacy because you suspect them of a crime.
What is this presidential responsibility: Chief of State
It represents the USA in ceremonies with other countries (think dinners)
Who is the defendant?
The person who has been charged with a crime
Which foreign countries are most dominant for their piracy efforts?
China and Vietnam
What year did Moana come out?
2016
What does this concept mean: Separation of Powers
Which concept best connects to this part of the constitution: "bills originate from the house of representatives but the senate has to accept them"
One way to persuade people to agree with you is Card Stacking Describe Card Stacking
When you give a bunch of facts / evidence about why you should be a political leader
What is a constituent?
Someone who a congressperson represents
What is this presidential responsibiltiy: Chief of Party?
Leads his / her political party (republicans or democrats)
How many people serve on a typical jury?
12
What does it mean if someone is displaced?
They have been removed from their home
What baby animal does Moana protect at the start of the movie?
A turtle
What does the term Popular Sovereignty mean?
The concept connects to the notion that representatives must win elections
One way to argue that people should support you is called Bandwagon. Describe Bandwagon
Arguing that everyone supports a candidate so the listener should too
What is a committee?
A group in the house of representatives that debates laws
How does the federal government make most of its income?
Through various types of Taxes
What is a prosecutor
Someone who works for the state to try and convict a defendant of a crime
What are Cultural Exchanges?
Musician or artist swaps with another country to gain respect for another culture
Who is Tamatoa?
The giant crab guy
What were our first laws before the constitution called?
The Articles of Confederation. They were flawed because they had no president (executive branch) or judges (judicial branch)
How would a conservative group feel about crime and punishment?
They would support more strict punishments such as the death penalty and longer jail sentences.
What is a warrant?
Permission from a judge to invade someone's privacy because you suspect them of a crime.
What is an excise tax?
Tax on certain goods like alcohol, tobacco, gasoline
What is civil law?
A conflict between two private parties (for example: a small car accident)
What are American Economic Goals of foreign policy
To increase trade and promote businesses
Who is Tala?
Moana's grandma
What does the The Independent Judiciary mean?
That courts and judges should be seperate from the president and congress so they can make fair laws
How would a conservative group feel about health care?
They would support the current system where individuals and companies have to pay health insurance companies for health care INSTEAD OF the government giving health care for everyone.
How do democrats feel about the Energy bill (drilling for oil) that we learned about in class?
They do not want to drill in federal protected land, but Republicans support expanding drilling
What does the department of the Treasury do?
Collect taxes and print money
What is due process?
A trial that is being conducted fairly and in line with the law
What is Diplomacy?
The Art of Conducting Negotiations between people who represent each country
What does Moana's name mean in Pacific Island languages?
Ocean