Unit 1
What is obeying the laws. Explain
Obligation. When you follow the laws that are placed in a state.
What is communism?
When the government controls all production. They will you what, when and how much you can produce.
What is common sense?
IT encourages colonist to separate from Great Britian?
What did the federalist want? include both feelings on the constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Strong central government and no bill of rights
What is the 1st amendment?
press, Speech, Assembly, petition, religion.
Its a responsibility. voting for laws or office officials.
What is socialism?
Government controls some production but people can still own businesses.
What is mayflower compact establish??
Self-government.
Weak central government and a bill of rights
What is 2nd amendment?
Right to bear arms.
What is the selective service system/defending the nation.
Obligation. men between the ages of 18-25 register for the draft.
What is capitalism?
People can buy, sell, and produce whatever they want.
What did the Magna carta Do?
Limit the Monarch
The articles of confederation had no ________ branch or ________ branch.
Executive; judicial branch
What is he 3rd amendment?
No quartering soldiers
What is petitioning the government.
Responsibility. When you write a formal letter to an elected official and obtain signatures.
What is autocracy?
What did the English bill of Rights do?
Speedy and fair trial and no excessive punishment.
Describe the US Constitution Amendment process.
Congress 2/3 then it moves to the states and the states need 3/4th to ratify.
What is the 8th amendment?
No excessive Bail or cruel and unusual punishment
What is serving on a jury.
Obligation. When you listen to a civil or criminal case and give a ruling.
What is the difference between a constitutional/limited Monarchy and an absolute monarchy?
Constitutional Monarchy is a king or queen limited by a constitution. Absolute monarchy is when the king/queen has complete control over the nation.
What is the Declaration of Indepenence?
It is the American Colonies Declaring Independence from Great Britain.
Legislative, executive, and judicial
What is Self-Incrimination?
You do not have to speak against ones self.