Three Branches Of Government
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What is the Bill of Right?
A: The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
B: A document declaring independence from England
C: A list of rights and freedoms
D: Both A and C
E: None of the above
D: Both A and C
What is Law of Blood and Law of Soil?
Law of Blood: Born overseas but at least one of your parents is a U.S citizen
Law of Soil: Born in any of the 50 states or on U.S. territory / Military bases
A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation
A monarchy
What group of people were against the Constitution?
The anti federalists
What articles focus on the three branches of government?
Article I, II , III focus on the branches of government
The Fourth amendment states people should have protection against what?
A: All searches and seizures
B: Random searches and seizures
C: Unreasonable searches and seizures
D: Inconvenient searches and seizures
C: Unreasonable searches and seizures
What is an immigrant?
People who live their home county to live permanently in another.
A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have ?
dictatorship
Why did the anti-federalist want a Bill of Rights?
They believed that the bill of rights was essential to protect the people from the federal government
Why were the three branches of government created?
The three branches of government were created because there needed to be checks and balances between the government to ensure a separation of powers.
What amendments affect voting rights?
The 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments affect voting rights.
What pledge swears an allegiance to the U.S and someones loyalty to only the U.S.
The Oath of Allegiance
What were the problems with the articles of confederation, and why did the United States chose for a federal government?
Congress commended little respect and no support from state governments.
Who wrote the 85 essays published in the Federalists papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and Johnes Jay
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
How can both the Executive and Judicial branch change each others actions?
Executive: Appoints judges and pardon power
Judicial: Can decide presidents acts unconstitutional
True or False: The Constitution signed in 1787 contained the Bill of Right.
False: The Bill of Rights was adopted in 1791.
What is the reason why the naturalization process is in place?
To grant lawful permanently residency in the U.S.A
What happens in a confederal system of government?
Laws are determined mainly at the state level, and power is held at the state level.
What state helped to adopt the Constitution after being the 9th out of 13 to ratify it ?
New Hampshire
After a bill passed the House and Senate, how long does the president have to sign or veto the bill?
10 Days.
How did the Jim Crow Laws affect people of color?
The Jim Crow Laws enforced or legalized racial segregation and didn't allow people of color to vote manly in southern states
What is the impact of the naturalization process?
The more immigrants that become citizens,the more it influences society and government by voting, running for office, and participating in lawmaking.
What is one main weakness of a unitary system of govermnent?
The centralization of power may lead to corruption
What did the Federalist Papers argue about the Constitution?
They argued the existing government under the Articles of Confederation, was defective and that the proposed Constitution would remedy its weaknesses without endangering the liberties of the people.