Trials
Voting locations can not require payment to vote.
What is the 24th amendment
Name three jobs specific to the Legislative Branch
watchdog, creating and maintaining budget, state representatives, law makers, create and collect taxes, declare war, impeachment trial
What is natural law?
the idea that humans know the difference between right and wrong
When does the new President officially start?
What is Jan 20th
As chief diplomat, what does the president do?
What is works with foreign nations.
How does popular sovereignty set a requirement for our country?
the idea that our government is based on the will of the people.
The 17th amendment sets the terms and clarifies who elects...
What is Senators
What are the Freedoms of Expression?
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
What is the social contract citizens agree to?
the idea that we give up freedoms in exchange for order and protection.
Cruel and unusual punishment
What is the 8th amendment
Congressmen cannot vote to give themselves a raise in the same term
What is the 27th amendment
What are the requirements to have a legal warrant?
What is probable cause, judges signature, location, person, items to seize
Pulling from Greece and Rome - what do we do in our government?
we vote, and elect representatives to vote for us
Describe two ways the right to vote was denied throughout history.
poll taxes, grandfather clause, literacy tests
The 16th amendment clarifies what will be taxed for federal purposes?
What is personal income
List at least 4 of the 6 goals established in our constitution as promises to the people.
What is to promote general welfare, establish justice, establish domestic peace, a perfect union, a common defense, secure liberties
What is the Rule of Law?
everyone must follow the laws - including leaders