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30 Cards in this Set
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What are the 5 fundamental political principles? |
Consent of the governed Rule of law Democracy Representative government Limited government |
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What does consent of the governed represent? |
People are the source of any and all governmental power. |
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What does rule of law represent? |
The government and those who govern are bound by law. |
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What does democracy represent? |
In a democratic system government for people rule. |
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What does representative government represent? |
People elect public office holders to make laws and conduct government on there behalf. |
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What does the limited government represent? |
Not all powerful and only does things the people have given the power to do. |
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What are the the documents that influence the U.S. Constitution. |
Charter of the Virginia company of London Virginia declaration of rights Declaration of independence Articles of confederation Virginia statue of religious freedom |
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What does the Charter of the Virginia Company of London represent? |
Rights of the English men guaranteed to colonists. |
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What does the Virginia Declaration of Rights represent? |
Served as a model for the bill of rights of the US. |
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What odes the Declaration of Independence represent? |
A. Stated greivence against the king of Great Britain. B. Declared the colonies independence from great Britain. C. Affirmed certain unalienable rights. D. Established the idea that all people re equal under the law. |
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What does the Articles of confederation represent? |
A. Established the first form of national government for the independent states. B. Maintaining that major powers resided with individual states. C. Weakness of central government. D. Led to the writing of the constitution of the U.S. |
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What does the Virginia Statue of Religious Freedom represent? |
Freedom of religious beliefs and opinions. |
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What is the document of the supreme law of the land? |
US Constitution |
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What does the US Constitution represent? |
1. Establishes the structure of the US Government. 2. Guarantees equality under the law. 3. Majority rule ( and the rights of the minority protected). 4. Affirms worth and dignity of all people. |
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What does the first amendment represent? |
Protects the freedoms of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech. |
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Where is the preamble located? |
In the constitution. |
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What does the preamble in the Constitution represent? |
1. It is the introduction, which expresses the reason the Constitution was written. 2. Begins with these 3 words, WE THE PEOPLE. |
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What are the 6 goals of the preamble? |
1. To form a more perfect union. 2. To establish justice 3. To ensure domestic tranquility (peace) 4. To provide for the common defense. 5. To promote general welfare (take care of) 6. To preserve the blessings of liberty, US Constitution. |
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What does Federalism or Federal system represent? |
1. Power is divided between the national and state governments, with the national government being supreme. 2. Powers not stated in the Constitution are reserved for the states. This is reinforced in the 10th amendment. |
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What is the implied powers of Congress? |
To make all laws that are necessary and proper and it is used to carry out expressed powers that are not specifically stated in the U.S. Constitution. |
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What are the powers and responsibility of the 3 branches of governments? |
A. Legislative is in Article 1 U.S. Constitution - main job: Make the laws, Checks: Approves budget, approve appointments by the president, impeach president. B. Executive is in Article 2 of U.S. Constitution - main job: Execute the law, Checks: veto bills, prepares budget, appoints cabinet officers. C. Judicial in in Article 3 of U.S. Constitution - main job: Interprets the law - Check: Declare laws/acts unconstitutional. D. Checks and balances: Declare laws and executive acts unconstitutional. |
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What are the 7 Hats of the President? |
A. Chief of State B. Chief Executive C. Chief Legislator D. Chief Diplomat E. Chief of Party F. Commander - in - Chief G. Chief Citizen |
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What does the Chief of state and Chief Executive represent? |
Chief of state - Ceremonial head of the government Chief Executive - Head of the executive branch of government. |
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What does the Chief Legislator and Chief Diplomat represent? |
Chief legislator - propeor of the legislative agenda. Chief Diplomat - Architect of american foreign policy |
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What does the Chief of Party, Commander - in - Chief, and Chief Citizen represent. |
Chief of Party - leader of the political party that controls the executive branch. Commander - in - Chief - Head of the nations armed forces. Chief Citizen - Representative of all the people. |
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What are the lawmaking process of how a bill becomes a law? |
A. Introducing a bill by a senator or representative. B. Working in committees. C. Debating on the floor. D. Voting on a bill by both houses. E. Signing the bill into law by the president. |
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What are the 2 means of obtaining citizenship? |
Birth, and Naturalization. |
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What two things does the 14th amendment do? |
A. Defines Citizenship B. Due Process - protects citizens against unfair governmental actions and laws. |
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What are the 4 duties of the U.S. Citizen? |
1. Obey laws 2. Pay taxes 3. Served in the armed forces is called (drafted) 4. Serve on a jury or as a witness in court |
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What are the 7 responsibilities of Citizens? |
1. Register and vote 2. Hold elective office 3. Influence government by communicating with government officials 4. Serve in voluntary, appointed positions 5. Participate in political campaigns 6. Keep informed regarding current issues 7. Respect others rights to an equal voice in government. |
