VOCABULARY/KEY TERMS!
This vocab./key term refers to the supreme law of the land that lists the rules for our government and citizen rights.
WHAT IS THE CONSTITUTION?
This is one of the characteristics of a state that refers to the physical beings who live in a defined area.
WHAT ARE PEOPLE?
Democracy means that people have essential freedoms. What are four freedoms people have with First Amendment?
WHAT IS FREEDOM OF SPEECH, EXPRESSION, ASSEMBLY, PRESS, PETITION?
What is the theory behind the origin of government where it is believed that government came from the family?
WHAT IS EVOLUTIONARY THEORY?
Explain all three branches and their main duties.
1. LEG BRANCH ___________
2. EXEC BRAN ___________
3. JUD BRANCH _____________
WHAT IS...?
1. LEG BRANCH MAKES LAWS
2. EXEC BRANCH ENFORCES LAWS
3. JUD BRANCH INTERPRETS LAWS (EVALUATES)
In determining what makes a rich and poor country. These three factors are the main determining factors of what makes a rich and poor country.
1. I_________________
2. G_________________
3. C_________________
WHAT ARE ...
1. INSTITTUIONS
2. GEOGRAPHY
3. CULTURE?
This vocab./key term refers to the types of factions in our government that push forward laws and things they want done.
WHAT ARE POLITICAL PARTIES?
This is one of the characteristics of a state that refers to the physical land and boundaries where a power has rule over.
WHAT IS TERRITORY?
The first democracy in world history originated here. This is also how people voted.
WHAT IS ANCIENT GREECE? / VOTED WITH ROCKS?
What is the theory behind the origin of government where it is believed that government came from war, conquest and empire?
WHAT IS FORCE THEORY?
The founding fathers had intended to make what branch the most important out of the three?
WHAT IS THE LEGISLATIVE BRNACH?
Every government has a Constitution of some sort. What the different main parts of any given Constitution?
1. P_________________
2. A_______________
3. A_______________
WHAT ARE...?
1. PREAMBLE?
2. ARTICLES?
3. AMENDMENTS?
This vocab./key term refers to series of rules that are made and then implemented by government.
WHAT ARE PUBLIC POLICIES?
This is one of the characteristics of a state that refers to the ruling body/institution that has power over people in a area.
WHAT IS A GOVERNMENT?
1. L_____________
2. S____________
3. D____________
4. V____________
WHAT IS LIBEL, SLANDER, DEFAMATION, VIOLENCE?
What is the theory behind the origin of government where it is believed that government came from kingdoms where citizens believed royalty had god's favor in ruling?
Which branch of government in our system of checks and balances can impeach the President of the United States? What fraction is needed to remove a President?
WHAT IS THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH?
WHAT IS 2/3 OF MAJORITY VOTE?
The United States uses a system of Federalism where power is divided. Correctly name the people in charge of each level of gov.
1. Federal P __________/ C__________/ S_______ C____________
2. G___________________
3. M____________
WHO ARE ...
1. PRESIDENT/ CONGRESS / SUPREME COURT?
2. GOVERNORS?
3. MAYORS?
This vocab./key term refers to the market/profit systems that most governments have to promote trade and prosperity.
WHAT IS THE ECONOMY?
This is one of the characteristics of a state that refers to the degree to which people have power in a governing body.
WHAT IS POPULAR SOVERIGNTY?
The United States is actually NOT a democracy. What type of government do we TECHNICALLY HAVE?
WHAT IS A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC ? WHAT IS AN INDIRECT DEMOCRACY?
What is the theory behind the origin of government where it is believed that government came from the relationship between citizens and government growing to need/depend on each other?
WHAT IS SOCIAL CONTRACT THEORY?
Which branch of US government is responsible for declaring laws/orders unconstitutional?
WHAT IS THE JUDICIAL BRANCH?
The United States government was created by a group of brilliant men called the founding fathers. Name at least five.
WHO ARE WASHINGTON, ADAMS, JEFFERSON, MADISON, MONROE, HAMILTON, HENRY, FRANKLIN, PAINE?
This vocab. /key term refers to the seven fundamental principles of government that make it function properly.
WHAT IS POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY, REPUBLICANISM, FEDERALISM, SEPARATION OF POWERS, CHECKS AND POWERS, CHECKS AND BALANCES, LIMITED GOVERNMENT, INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS?
As per the Pre-amble - the main purposes of government are to ...
1. Guarantee (r)________ and liberties
2. Promote general (w)____________
3. Establish (j)_____________
3. Ensure domestic (t)_____________
4. Provide for common (d) __________
WHAT IS TO ...
1. RIGHTS
2. WELFARE
3. JUSTICE
4. TRANQUILITY
5. DEFENSE
There are many things that are prohibiting American democracy from working; according to the video what are the top four?
1. People dont _____________
2. Government is not always ________
3. _____________ divide us farther
4. Elected officials re-draw ______________
WHAT IS ....
1. PEOPLE DONT' VOTE
2. GOV NOT ALWAYS RESPONSIVE
3. POLITICAL PARTIES DIVIDE US
4. REDRAW DISTRICTS
Early governments have existed in the following places/regions in this order. Correctly list/identify them.
1. A______________
2. M_________ E__________
3. A_______________
4. E_____________
WHAT IS ...
1. AFRICA?
2. MIDDLE EAST?
3. ASIA?
4. EUROPE?
The Executive Branch of the federal government has a lot of powers. Finish the following statements.
1. Propose ___________
2. Command the _______________
3. Appoints _______________
4. Negotiate ______________
WHAT IS...?
1. PROPOSE LAWS
2. COMMAND ARMED FORCES
3. APPOINTS AMBASSADORS OFFICIALS
4. NEGOTIATIE TREATIES
WHAT IS CAPITALISM, COMMUNISM, AND SOCIALISM?