The Foundation
What is a theocracy?
Rule by a religion or religious leader, laws are based on religious text
What is the job of the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch
EB: Enforces Laws
LB: Creates Laws
JB: Interprets Laws
What is the electoral college?
The group of people who represent the state, that cast their votes for the president.
What is the Red Cross? What is its role?
Responds to work disasters and helps people around the world. They also help communities run programs locally.
What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
When the people participate and vote on all issues themselves, this is known as?
Direct Democracy
The US Congress is a __________ legislature consisting of two houses.
bicameral
What is suffrage?
The right to vote
What is the role of the WHO?
The World Health Organization (WHO) is an organization within the United Nations that works to improve health around the world. They will provide healthcare in poor areas and conduct research.
A guideline
What is a federal government?
The power is divided between a central government and local governments.
In order for Congress to override a veto from a president, they must have ________ amount of votes.
2/3
What were poll taxes?
The poll tax required voters to pay for the ability to vote.
What is the United Nations? What is its role?
an organization with a goal of keeping peace, developing friendly relationships among countries, and improving the quality of life for everyone
What are civil liberties?
Personal freedoms (speech, press, and privacy)
Compare a federalist to an anti-federalist.
The Federalists supported the Constitution and wanted a stronger national government. The Antifederalists opposed the Constitution because they wanted more power to remain with the states.
What are the four steps to a bill becoming a law?
1. Have an idea
2. Discuss In Committee
3. Debate and Vote
4. Sign Into Law
Give a definition of ONE of the following political parties:
Constitution, Democrat, Green, Republican, or Libertarian
What is the EU?
European Union- Formed in 1951 by six countries to jointly manage key industries and foster economic cooperation, aims to prevent conflict by promoting interdependence and now encompasses multiple European nations.
spreading or publishing lies that hurt someone’s reputation
speech that creates a danger or is a serious threat of violence
speech that encourages instant/lawless action such as a riot
making obscene materials any form of blackmail
Give a definition and example of a confederate government.
An alliance of independent states
and
Confederate States of American during the American Civil War
Define the concept of judicial review.
The ability of courts to declare laws unconstitutional
Explain why some might say voting is a...
right vs. responsibility vs. privilege
At teacher discretion
What organization is an example of a military alliance?
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What are the rights of the accused?
Can you name all 4?
Four amendments dedicated to protecting the rights of people who are charged with a crime.
No Illegal Searches: Fourth Amendment
Courtroom Rights: Fifth Amendment
A Fair Trial: Sixth Amendment
No Cruel Punishment: Eighth Amendment