Unit 1
What does the word democracy mean?
Rule by the people
What power does the judicial power have?
The power to judge
What 2 types of bills are there?
Public bills
Private bills
What case was about African Amercian slaves not being able to be considered citizens.
Dred scott vs. Sandford
what 2 type of bills are there
public bills
private bills
What natural rights were people born with?
Life, Liberty and Property
How many years does the supreme court serve?
A 10 year term
Pocket Veto
Define this Amendment: All persons born or naturalized in the United States
The 14th Amendment
What is a qualification to be a governor?
30 years of age
When was the constitution completed?
Septemeber 17, 1787
What is 1 qualification to be a governor?
30 years of age
What is a long speech meant to delay a vote untill the bill is changed or ''dies''
Filibuster
When did the Chinese Excusion Act begin?
Late 1800's
What natural rights were people born with
Life, Liberty and Property
What 2 groups did the question of ratification divide the delegates in?
The Federalist
The Anti Federalist
Who has the power of impeachment?
The house and Only the house
Define Patronage:
Favors given as a reward to loyal party members
When was the 'Gentlemen Agreement' with Japan?
1907
When was the Immigration Act?
1990
What is it called to be ruled by a religious elite
Theocracy
What is the process by which a legislative body?
Impeachment
What is it called when each member says '' Aye or Nah'' when their name is called?
A Roll- Call Vote
When was the Immigration Act?
1990
What power does the judicial power have?
The power to judge