Constitution
Article 5 of the Constitution describes the process for amending the Constitution. What is the 1st amendment about?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly
What are unalienable rights?
Rights that transcend human law; Rights that cannot be taken away
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
How old does someone have to be in order to vote?
18 years old
What is a tariff?
Tax on imported goods
The Constitution replaced what founding document?
The Articles of Confederation
Which amendment protects people from cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
How many votes does a candidate need to win the Electoral College Vote?
270
What do we call it when a country imports more than it exports?
Trade deficit
During the Constitutional debate, this group of people favored a strong central government
Federalists
"Due Process" refers to what?
A legal process that is fair and impartial for all
Which political philosopher influenced Thomas Jefferson's idea of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"?
John Locke
The number of votes in the electoral college is equal to what?
The number of members of Congress (Representatives + Senators)
What is the goal of a Socialist economic system?
To create stability
The Constitution gives the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional. What do we call this power?
Judicial Review
If a group is peacefully protesting in a park, what right are they exercising?
Freedom of assembly
What 3 things could a founding father have been involved in?
Revolutionary war, declaring independence, writing the Constitution
What is an advantage of a 2 party system?
Promotes government stability
Parties must adopt moderate views. Extreme views will likely not allow them to win an election
Presents a clear choice for voters
What is the goal when a country uses Protectionism?
Control Imports to protect domestic industry
In order to be President, a person must be at least ___ years old and have lived in the US for at least ___ years
35, 14
The 1958 Civil Rights movement resulted in what?
Protections for African Americans civil and voting rights
Which founding father proposed the Great Compromise?
Roger Sherman
In order for a person to run for president, they first have to be nominated from within their own party. What do we call the election to nominate candidates?
Primary
Which tax accounts for the largest amount of the US Governments revenue
Individual Income tax