unit 1
A without government and laws?
Anarchy
Chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature
veto
A proposed legislation (a law) under consideration of the Congress.
bill
The status of owing allegiance to a state and being entitled to its protection
citizenship
ruled by kings or queens
monarchy
Reasoned that people were born with “natural rights” such as Life, Liberty, and Property.
john locke
Officer of the Senate selected by the majority party to act as chair in the absence of the vice president
President Pro Tempore
what are two types of bills and what are they
public- apply to a nation
private- apply to certain person or place
define duties and responsibilities
Duties- Mandatory
Responsibilities- Voluntary
who is our governor
Henry Dargan McMaster
What were the federalists and who was one of the leaders?
Favored the Constitution (with no Bill of Rights)
Believed that the Constitution already protected the people’s rights so no additions were needed
led by Alexander hamilton
A political unit with a defined territory and the authority to enforce laws on the people who live there.
a state
A group of people with broad common interests who organize to win elections, control the government, and in doing so influence government policy.
political parties
what are some naturalization requirements?
Legal resident of the US for 5 years
18 years old
Good moral character
Speak, read, and write English
Pass a US History and Government test
Swearing allegiance to the US Constitution & Loyalty to the US
whats the C word Mr Harris and Mr busche kept saying
constituency
What were the anti federalists and who was one of the leaders
Opposed the new Constitution
Demanded that the Constitution guarantee the rights of the people. In 1791 Ten amendments were added to the Constitution….The Bill of Rights
led by Thomas Jefferson
what are the three branches of government
the legislative branch (makes the law), the executive branch (enforces the law), and the judicial branch (interprets the law).
Favors given as a reward to loyal party members
Patronage
what is the Immigration Act (1990)
No country could account for more than 7% of immigrants into the US annually
consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers
bicameral
What three parts made up the constitution
The Preamble: Introduction/purposes of government
The Articles: Describing how the government is structured
The Amendments: Changes to the original document
All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of?
a Senate and House of Representatives.
8 Key Functions of Political Parties within US System
Electing Candidates
Educating the Public
Involving the People in the Political Process
Operating the Government
Dispensing Patronage
Developing and Implementing Policy
Government Watchdogs
Providing Stability
Name the five fundamental rights
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Petition
Name That Bill!! 1 hour after the decision of Citizen's United v. FEC was finalized, the House introduced their 67th bill
H.R. 67 [111]