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Citizenship
Principles of Gov
American Gov
Constitution
Bill of Rights
100
Owes allegiance to the US and is entitled to both protection and privileges of the law
Citizenship
100
The Supreme Law of the Land
The Constitution
100
First English document, by the people, to limit the King's absolute power in 1215.
The Magna Carta
100
The people make the laws and give power to the government
Popular sovereignty
100
Name the five parts of the First Amendment.
Freedom of Religion Freedom of Speech Right to assembly (peacefully) Freedom of the Press Right to petition the government
200
Law of the Soil
Jus Soli
200
Three branches of government
Legislative - Article 1 Executive - Article 2 Judicial - Article 3
200
First written framework of government established in the colonies in 1620.
The Mayflower Compact
200
System of government which is composed of a national and regional governments (states)
Federalism
200
Name the four amendments that are rights of the accused
Amendment 4 - Right against illegal search and seizures Amendment 5 - Double jeopardy, self-incrimination (due process) Amendment 6 - Right to an attorney, speedy trial Amendment 8 - No cruel and unusually punishment and no excessive bail
300
Law of the blood
Jus Sanguineous
300
The four characteristics of a State
1. Population 2. Territory 3. Sovereignty 4. Government
300
The American colonies "breaking up" with Great Britain and King George III in 1776.
The Declaration of Independence
300
Another name for the Necessary & Proper Clause
Elastic Clause
300
What amendment gives rights to the people if a new law doesn't specifically say so or isn't clear.
Amendment 9
400
Name the two forms of non-citizens in the US
Aliens Immigrants
400
The four theories of how a state becomes a state.
1. Force theory 2. Evolutionary theory 3. Divine Right theory 4. Social Contract theory
400
A compromise between large and small states which created a two house legislature, one the Senate based on equal representation and the House of Representatives which was based upon the state's population
Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
400
Give examples: Expressed or Delegated powers Implied powers Inherent powers Reserved powers Concurrent powers
To coin money National bank Immigration Marriage license State & Federal taxes
400
What amendment gives rights to the States
Amendment 10
500
Duties and responsibilities of a citizen
1. Obey the law (D) 2. Paying taxes (D) 3. Defending the nation (D) 4. Serving on jury duty (D 5. Attending school (D) 6. Vote (R)
500
The 4 jobs of government
1. Keep order 2. Provide national defense 3. Welfare of the people 4. Type of government
500
Name the papers written to support the ratification of the Constitution and not support the ratification of the Constitution
Federalists Papers & Anti-Federalists Papers
500
Marbury v Madison (1803) gave the Supreme Court what power to decide if a law was constitutional or unconstitutional.
Judicial review
500
What amendment allows us to bear arms
2nd Amendment