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This type of Government is defined as rule by the people
Democracy
This principle guarantees the power comes from the people
Popular Sovereignty
A government needs the power of tax because...
To provide services to the people
Which Amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure?
4th
Act of coming to live permanently to live in a new country
Immigrate (immigration)
Identify ONE reason the Articles of Confederation is considered a failure. Bonus 100 points if you identify THREE
No Central government; No power to tax; not able to raise an army; weak; unanimous vote to make any changes
These 3 branches of the Government were established by the Constitution (100 bonus points for correctly stating the job of each)
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
These are 2 functions of a government
make/enforces laws; ensure fairness and rights; protect citizens; provide services; manage the economy
The right to remain silent and avoid self-incrimination's found in which amendment?
5th
True or False - The US policy towards immigration has always been consistent (100 bonus points if you can prove your answer!)
False
This in one rule of HECS that is non negotiable
NO PHONES
This principle in the Constitution guarantees no one branch gains too much power
Checks and Balances
One Pro one Con of Social Media
Im listening.....
The right to show your dissatisfaction with a law or situation is protected by this
1st
This is when diverse cultures blend together
Melting Pot
Day one I identified 3 expectations of you in this class...name ONE
Respect; effort; participation
This divides the power between the States and Federal Government
Federalism
The first attempt at Government by the United States was called this
Articles of Confederation
What does the 8th Amendment protect us from?
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
One push factor and one pull factor that would influence a persons decision to go to another country to live
economic; violence ; political; new start etc
This is the Social Media App that can keep me up at night....
Tiktok
The Constitution was created because...
The Articles of Confederation Failed OR It was too difficult to change
This type of Government exists in England
Monarchy
I can keep a gun because of this amendment
2nd
The poem at the base of the Statue of Liberty is called this
The New Colossus