Our classical Heritage
What does rule of law mean?
Nobody is above the law
What bill guarantees many of our rights as Americans?
The bill of rights
How old do you have to be to vote?
18 years old
What role does the media play with our government?
Watchdog
After September 11, 2001 what two countries did the United States invade?
Iraq and Afghanistan
Who was allowed to vote in Ancient Rome?
Men who were not slaves
What do you call a legally recognized resident of our country?
Citizen
Who is allowed to vote in the U.S?
Only U.S citizens
What is sometime referred to as the fourth branch of government due to their role of reporting to the public about government corruption.
The press
What was the U.S's role in WWI?
U.S entered war late but helped the allies win the war
What was the written law called in Ancient Rome?
12 Tables of Rome
What is the visa called that allows someone to legally work in the U.S without becoming a citizen?
Green Card
What are the two main political parties?
Republican and democratic
What do public interest groups primarily do?
Protect people's rights
How did the U.S get into WWII?
Japan bombed Pearl harbor, December 7, 1941, U.S declared war on Japan. Japan and Germany declared war on the U.S.
What kind of government did they have in Ancient Greece?
Direct Democracy (everyone votes on everything, no elected leaders Polis)
What are four responsibilities that citizens must do?
Obey the law, Pay taxes, Selective Service, Jury Duty
What are the early elections called where candidates try to win the support of their political part?
Primary elections
What is a fancy word for lawsuit?
Litigation
What did the U.S do to end the war with Japan?
Dropped Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What is essential to all democracies, it is when people are involved in government?
Civic participation
This demands that all people under arrest be brought before a judge.
Writ of habeus corpus
When do we elect the President?
The first Tuesday in November every four years
What do you call a group of people with common interests who seek to influence political decision making?
Interest Group
What two organizations were formed by these countries and their allies?
NATO and the Warsaw Pact