Civics 1
A form of government with public ownership of businesses, free healthcare, and education.
Who created the social contract, natural law, and influenced the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
What is it called when no branch of government has more than another branch?
Separation of Powers
A policy that plans to deal with problems between the US and other countries.
Foreign Policy
What are powers held by the national government called?
Enumerated
This document limited the power of the king of England and made sure the king followed all the laws of the kingdom.
Magna Carta
What amendment defines the citizenship, due process, and equal protection clauses?
14th Amendment
What government principle was applied in the SC case US vs. Nixon?
Rule of Law
A form of government ruled by a few wealthy people?
Oligarchy
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
What principle was established from the Marbury v. Madison case?
Judicial Review
How did Montesquieu influence the "Founding Fathers"?
Separation of Powers
What two principles are found in the Magna Carta that influenced the Founding Fathers?
Limited Government and Rule of Law
What were the two conflicts with Cuba in the 1960's?
Bay of Pigs and Cuban Missile Crisis
What position required you to be at least 30 years old, a resident of the state, and a citizen for at least 9 years?
Senate
What is the social contract?
People give up power to the government and get protection in return.
What is the main goal of the United Nations?
To keep the peace
What are the 4 types of law?
Civil, Criminal, Constitutional, Military
In which system of government is the power shared between the national and regional governments?
Federal
How many state legislators must approve an amendment to be added to the Constitution?
3/4 or 38 states
What is the constitutional clause that allows the making of necessary laws?
Elastic Clause
What country were the two "Gulf Wars" fought against?
Iraq
What wars were fought in Europe and Asia that were the last "declared wars"?
World War I and World War II
Which Supreme Court case addresses the 6th Amendment?
Gideon vs. Wainwright
Name all 5 obligations as a citizen
Obey the law, pay taxes, defend the nation, serve on a jury, and register for the selective service.