Vocabulary
What does equality mean?
Equality is the state of having the same status, rights, and opportunities.
What is a right that not all Americans have had since the beginning of the country?
Voting Rights
Why is it important that citizens obey the law?
To avoid anarchy, crime, harm to individuals, etc.
What is the purpose of running a campaign?
To get people to vote for you
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democrats and Republicans
What is a representative democracy?
A government where citizens choose individuals to make decisions on their behalf.
What is a right protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Press, Freedom of Religion, Freedom to Protest, Freedom to Petition the Government
What is the purpose of making sure people attend school?
To ensure that the country has educated individuals to serve in certain jobs/roles
Who gets to vote in American Elections?
(you must identify two requirements for somebody to vote)
Anyone who is 18, a citizen, and not a felon.
Why are protests important in a Democracy?
-sharing ideas with the public
-convincing politicians to do/change something
-let the government know you are unhappy with something they have done
What is Due Process?
fair treatment during any legal process
What is the right protected by the 2nd Amendment?
The right to bear arms (own a gun)
What is the purpose of paying taxes?
So the government can pay for various programs and services
What is a problem with campaign posters? (hint: compare them to a speech)
They provide limited information to voters
Which of the following is NOT the job of political parties?
a) raise money for politicians campaigns
b)share information about candidates
c)to pay politicians to vote a certain way
d)encourage candidates to run for office
C)
What is tolerance?
Tolerance is the willingness to allow something to exist even if you do not agree with it.
Identify a right you have in regards to Court.
Right to a speedy trial
Right to a lawyer
Right to a trial by jury
etc.
What is jury duty?
Jury Duty is when people are called in to possibly serve on a jury where they will help to decide the outcome of a court case.
What is the role of "campaign financing" for political candidates?
To help pay for advertisements, rallies, and outreach efforts
What is the job of a news agency?
To report the news/facts to the public
What is constitutionalism?
When you adhere to the rules/writing of the constitution.
What is the main concept protected by the 5th Amendment?
The right to not self-incriminate yourself in court.
What is Selective Service?
It is a list of names of people between 18-25 which is kept just in case the US Government needs to conduct a draft to the military
What is a problem with social media in regards to elections?
-information can be limited
-false information spreads quickly
-people can be extremely biased
What is one of the four types of Third Parties in America?
Splinter Party, Single Issue Party, Economic Issue Party, Ideological Party