The Numbers
A Senator's term is ___ years
6
The origins of Democracy can be traced back to here
A proposed law that is presented for debate and voting.
A Bill
The House of Representatives is referred to as the _____ House
Lower
This Amendment Protects Freedom of Speech
The 1st Amendment
The privileges and freedoms that individuals are entitled to by law
Rights
How many members are in the House of Rep and Senate?
435 in the House. 100 in the Senate members.
Government where a few people share political control and make governing decisions.
Oligarchy
The right to vote in an election
Suffrage
The Senate is referred to as the _______ House
Upper
The Anti-Federalist sought what action to protect the rights of individuals
The Bill of Rights
This civil rights activist was the key figure in the nations fight for equality
Martin Luther King Jr
A Congressman's term is ___ years
2
A Government in which religion rules
Theocracy
A person chosen to represent their state in the Electoral College and cast their vote for President.
Elector
How is the representation of the House determined?
By population of each state
The constitution can be changed via what action?
Constitutional Amendment
This President signed the Civil Rights and Voting Acts into law in 1964 and 1965
Lyndon Johnson
How many judges sit on the Supreme Court?
9 Judges. Serving life terms
Government where one person rules by his or herself.
Autocracy
Creating different branches within a government divides power to prevent tyranny
Separation of Powers
Education, Safety and Public services are directly influenced by _______________
State and Local Governments
Much the Federal Government, State Governments have these three district branches
Executive (Govenor), Legislative (State Houses) and Judiciary (State Courts)
Rights that ensure you can participate fully in society without discrimination.
Civil Rights
How many Senators Represent each state?
2
Government where people elect representatives, including a head executive, to make decisions on behalf of the public.
Republic
PALS
Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovreignty
What are 3 powers of the Executive branch?
Execute the law, Veto bills passed by Congress and appoint ambassadors
This Amendment acknowledges that people may have other rights beyond those specifically mentioned in the Constitution
The 9th Amendment
Basic freedoms guaranteed to you by the Constitution.
Civil Liberties
Hoe many electors does and candidate need to win the Presidency?
270
Government where people are in control and participate in decision making.
Democracy
Powers that aren’t listed in the Constitution line for line, but allow Congress to take the necessary actions in order to do its job.
Implied Powers
Who is second in line to the president, and the leader of the majority in the house.
Speaker of the Hpouse
They supported a strong centralized government.
The Federalists
Engaging in activities to promote and fight for social justice and equality
Activism
Total number of Electors in the Electoral College
538
This English document inspired the Constitution
The Magna Carta
A governments power is derived from the people
Popular Sovereignty
A directive from the President that has the force of federal law
Executive Order
The Vice President Serves TWO specific roles
President of Senate and deciding vote in the event of tie in the Senate
Obligations and actions citizens are required to preform for the betterment of their society
Civic Duties
South Carolina has ____ electors.
Nine - 7 congressional districts and two senators
What are three primary planforms within the Republican Party
The Authority given to the Supreme Court and other federal courts to decide whether a law, executive order, or other act of government is constitutional or not.
Judicial Review
The ______ holds confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justices
The Senate
They were against ratification of the new Constitution.
Anti-Federalists
Three examples of Civic Responsibilities
Obeying the Law, Jury Duty and Voting
Congress can override a President Veto with a ______ majority vote
Two Thirds
The system from which out President and Vice-President are elected
The Electoral College
A set of beliefs and values that guide a person's or a party's actions and decisions
Ideology
What are the 3 powers of Congress?
Lawmaking, budgeting, and oversight
Amending the Constitution requires this majority vote
2/3rds Vote
Showing understanding and appreciation for diversity and differences in society
Tolerance
How many US Senators are up for election every 2 years?
1/3 of the Senate
What are three primary planforms within the Democratic Party
Power is shared between a central government and state governments
Federalism
What are the THREE primary roles of government in the Economy?
Regulate Businesses, Promote Economic Growth and Collecting Taxes
The U.S. uses a ____________ electoral system, which makes it difficult for smaller parties to gain traction.
Winner-takes-all
The legal principle that ensures fair treatment and procedures in the justice system.
Due Process
Name the two states that DO NOT have a "winner takes all" electoral system
Maine and Nebraska
The Philosophers theories regarding life, liberty and property contributed most to our founding principles.
John Locke
Rules or laws set by the government to control or manage certain activities or industries in the economy.
Regulation
What are THREE examples of local governments?
Counties, Cities/Towns and Special Districts
To formally approve or accept. In order for an amendment to become part of the Constitution, it must be ratified by a certain number of states
Ratify
The principle that all people must be treated equally under the law, guaranteed by the 14th Amendment.
How many Presidents have lost the popular vote but were still elected President
5
The period in Europe where European thinkers began to question traditional political ideas
The Enlightenment
Powers granted to Congress that are specifically named in the constitution
Expressed Powers
How are the powers of Congress divided for a Presidential Impeachment?
The HOUSE votes for the articles of impeachment and the SENATE conducts the trial
The amendment that grants the Vince President the authority to assume the presidency if the current Commander and Chief dies, is medical impaired or impeached
25th Amendment
The two key laws that protect Civil Rights
Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965