Campaigns/review
The media can influence public opinion.
True or False
True
What November election do people cast their vote for the President?
General election
What's an example of performing a public service
volunteering at a polling location and running for mayor
Which philosopher believed natural rights were universal to all humans?
John Locke
Civil (Blank?) provides qual protections for all people and therefore protects from discrimination
Civil Rights
What are three formal qulaifications to become president?
natural born citizen, 35 yrs old, 14 years a resident in U.S.
What is max # of yrs a person can serve as president?
10 years
What's it called when a citizen wants to remove and replace a public official before the end of their term?
recall
What are some requirements to become a citizen by naturalization?
18 yrs old, live in U.S. for at least 5 years, basic understanding of U.S. history & government
which TWO amendments deal with due process?
5th & 14th
How long is senators term? HOR?
2 yrs, 6 yrs
What type of aid is being provided when president sends food and supplies to war-torn countries
Humanitarian aid
what role is President functioning in whne he has immediate control over military?
Commander in chief
GA has 16 electoral votes. Democrat candidate received 48% of state's popular vote, Republican candidate received 40%, and independent candidate received 12%. How will electoral votes be allocated?
Democratic candidate will receive all 16 electoral votes.
The civil right freedom to assembly can be compared which civil liberty?
Freedom of religion
Who is next in line to be president after the speaker of the house?
President Pro Tempore of Senate
which amendment lowered voting age to 18?
Which amendment protects from self incrimination (Miranda rights)
26th amednment, 5th amendment
Having three branches creates what principle that our government is founded on?
Checks & balances
What is a Political Action Committee (PAC)
committee that raises and spends money to elect and defeat candidates; restricted in how much can be used to support specific candidates
Why do politicians use gerrymandering?
to preserve their own power and that of their political party
What are two examples of involuntary participation in civic life?
Jury duty, paying taxes, military draft
A state's right, like the right to establish schools, is what kind of power?
Reserved power
What's process for impeachment and removal for federal officials?
House votes for impeachment and senate conducts a trial and reaches a guilty verdict
What clause makes the Constitution the supreme law of the land?
Supremacy Clause
What is the basic selection and approval process for federal judges?
President appoints, Senate approves
What's the difference between primary & general elections?
primary elections are held within a party to choose the party's nominee and a general election allows voters to make the final choice from among the party nominees?
What is the most widely performed act of political participation in the US.?
Voting in presidential elections
which Supreme court case and amendment gives a person right to counsel in criminal cases?
6th, & Gideon v. Wainwright
what is one positive and one negative of lobbyists?
Lobbyists can educate members of congress about key issue about their special interest group, but they have the most money and can get legislation passed in their favor (not fair)
What cases fall under original jurisdiction of Supreme Court?
State v. State, and cases involving foreign diplomats