Unit 1
An example of an autocratic government is
Dictatorship
How many elections are held for The South Carolina House Of Representatives?
Election held every 2 years
What are the 2 types of Legislation bills?
Public Bill and Private Bill
What are the requirements to become a Citizen of The United States Of America?
Legal resident for 5 years, 18 years of age, Good moral character, Can read or write English, and Pass US History and Government test
What is today?
Thursday
What was the first social contract constructed?
The Mayflower Compact
What are the qualifications of the SC General Assembly members?
Qualified elector and legal resident of their respective district, Clean record or 15 years after the completion of their sentence, and senate- 25 years/ House 21years
What does a Pocket Veto do?
Ignore a bill for 10 days waiting for Congress to adjourn so no return.
What is the effect on the Immigration Act of 1990
No country could account for more than 7% of immigrants into the US annually.
What is the color of the sky?
Blue
This is the document was approved on July 4th 1776
The Declaration Of Independence
What are the set number of Representatives?
124
What are the 3 type of Resolutions?
Simple, Concurent, and Joint
What are the differences between Civil Liberties and Civil Right?
Civil Liberties is protection from arbitrary government action and Civil Right is equal protection under the law.
How many students are in our class?
28 students
What are the separation of power
Legislative branch
Executive branch
Judicial branch
How many constitutions did SC before the current version and what year was it adopted in?
6 different constitutions and it was adopted in 1895
What are the 3 ways to Vote on Floor Action?
Voice, Standing, Roll-Call
What is the 14th Amendment (1868)
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject and of the state wherein they reside."
Who is always late to class?
Kevin
What was John Locke known for?
"Natural Rights" such as Life, Liberty, and Property
Who is the commander in chief?
Henry McMaster
In what step does it take from Bill to Law
The Congressmen and the people, The Committees, Floor Action, and Law-Hood
The Gun Control Act of 1968
- Convicted felons
-Minors
- Illegal immigrants
-Regulates where guns can be bought or sold
In The Executive Department of South Carolina Who is the current Governor? What are the qualifications?
Currently Henry McMaster and the qualifications are 30 years of age, US citizen and SC Resident(for a minimum of 5 years before running), and Supreme Being.