Unit 1: Foundations
Unit 2: Constitution
Unit 3:Federalism/State Governments
Unit 4: Three Branches
Unit 5: Civil Rights and Liberties
100
The formal and informal institutions and people who seek to control society through public policy is called a....
Government
100
Which philosopher would most agree with the ideas from the Declaration of Independence? (Life, Liberty and Property?)
John Locke
100
American _________________ is a mode of government that combines a Federal government with States governments in a single political system, dividing the powers between the two.
Federalism
100
What is the electoral college? How many votes are there?
The process of how we vote/elect the president of the USA
538 (House + Senate + 3 for DC)
100
________________ are defined as "The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality", whereas ____________ are defined as "Basic freedoms to think and act that all people have"
Civil Rights, Civil Liberties
200
The idea that political power and authority for government is derived from the people is
popular sovereignty
200
In the House of Representatives, seats are based on_______________. In the Senate, Seats are based on ______________.
What event set this up????
Population
Equal Representation
The Great Compromise
200
Missouri’s Governor & lieutenant governor can best be compared with the which federal government position?
President and Vice President
200
Name the number of people as well as the leader of each house of congress.
House of Reps: 435, speaker of the house
Senate: 100, Vice Pres
200
Carolyn is arrested for shoplifting a candy bar from a grocery store. At trial, she is found guilty. The judge decides that the right punishment is to cut off her hands so that she is never able to shoplift again. Carolyn believes her rights are being violated. Which right AND amendment is being violated here?
8th, Cruel and unusual punishment
300
What document issued the statement that Parliament forced the king to sign, stating that even a monarch must obey the law of the land?
Magna Carta
300
If the legislative branch overrides a veto of the President, it is an example of what vocabulary word?
Checks and Balances
300
What is required in order to vote in Missouri? (at least three things)
You must be a U.S. citizen
You must be 18 years or older
You must be registered to vote
300
A power the president has is forgiving a person convicted of a crime/freeing that person from serving out his or her sentence. What would we call this power?
Pardon
300
What is the difference between libel and slander? What amendment do they each relate to?
1st amendment: Slander is spoken, libel is written (both are defamatory statements)
400
Explain at least FOUR weaknesses of the Articles of confederation
- Weak Central Government
- Lack of Power to Tax
- Inability to Regulate Trade
- No National Court System
- No Executive Branch
- Difficulty Amending the Articles(unanimous)
- Shays' Rebellion
400
Explain Articles 1-3. Why are they significant? (you must identify AND explain)
1- Legislative Branch (make laws/congress)
2-Executive Branch (enforce laws/the president)
3-Judicial Branch (interpret laws/supreme court)
400
What does it mean to petition the government?
The right to gather signatures in support of a cause and to lobby legislative bodies for or against legislation.
400
How does the process of impeachment reflect the system of checks and balances within the legislative branch?
It enables Congress to investigate and potentially remove a president for misconduct.
(legislative checking the executive)
400
Explain the significance of the 14th amendment when it comes to maintaining our civil rights/liberties.
The 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause, ratified in 1868, prohibits states from denying any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. It ensures that individuals in similar situations are treated equally by state laws, preventing discrimination and ensuring fair treatment under the law.
500
Name the FOUR enlightenment thinkers we talked about from this unit. AND give me at least one idea about the government each of them had.
Thomas Hobbes
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke
500
On piece of paper, write down amendments 1-10. What are these amendments called?
Bill of Rights:
Amendment 1 Freedoms, Petitions, Assembly
Amendment 2 Right to bear arms
Amendment 3 Quartering of soldiers
Amendment 4 Search and arrest
Amendment 5 Rights in criminal cases (double jep, self incrimination, miranda rights)
Amendment 6 Right to a fair speedy trial by jury
Amendment 7 Rights in civil cases
Amendment 8 No Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Amendment 9 Rights retained by the People
Amendment 10 States' rights
500
Explain the difference between a Primary and General Election.
Primary election determines a political party’s candidates for the general election, general decides who will actually be awarded the position in office.
500
What are the three types of jurisdiction? What do they mean? Give an example of what level of our court system would have each type.
Authority to hear a case:
Original(First, district courts), appellate (second, court of appeals), and concurrent (both, supreme court).
500
There are three levels of Scrutiny. Explain them
