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32 Cards in this Set
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What are the five fundamental political policies? |
1. Consent of the Governed- People=source. 2. Limited Gov. - Gov. is limited. 3. Rule of Law- Those who govern are bound by law. 4. Democracy-People rule in democratic system. 5. Representative Gov. -People elect public officeholders to make law |
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Charter of the VA Company of London |
Rights of Englishmen given to colonists |
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VA Declaration of Rights |
Model for Bill of Rights & Constitution of the US |
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Declaration of independence |
Stated complaints and grievances, declared colonists independent, unalienable rights (life liberty pursuit of happiness) and all people equal under law. |
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Articles of Confederation |
1st form of National Government Weakness of central government Major powers resided w/ individual states Individual states led to the writing of the Constitution |
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VA Statue for Religious Freedom |
Freedom of Religious beliefs and opinions |
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What document establishes the structure of US government, guarantees equality under the lawwith majority rule (and the rights of the minority protected), affirms worth and dignity ofall people? |
The US Constitution
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What part of the Constitution protects the freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly,petition?
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1st amendment (also 1st of the Bill of Rights)
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Identify the six purposes of the U.S. Constitution as stated in the Preamble
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Form a more perfect union
Establish justice Ensure domestic tranquility (peace) Provide defense Promote the general welfare, Secure the blessings of liberty |
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What is federalism?
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Division of power between the national and state govnt’s, with the national govn’t supreme
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The responsibility of the NATIONAL government is to ....
The responsibility of STATE governments and state is to... |
Nat= regulate commerce and conduct foreignpolicy.
States=promote public health, safety,and welfare. |
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Some powers are____ to both the federal and state governments. Power at all threebranches is ___.
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Denied,Limited |
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The powers of local governments (Chesterfield Co) in Virginia are ____ from the ___.
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derived,state |
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legislative |
makes laws ,approves budget, approve appointments by president (on national level) or governor (on state level). |
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executive |
executes (carries out/ enforces) the law, prepares budget, appoints cabinet officers, grants pardons
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judicial |
interpret the law (Judicial Review – can declare laws/actions unconstitutional ) Federal courts try cases involving federal Law and Constitutional questions;
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What are the state courts? |
Supreme Ct, Ct of Appeals, Circuit Ct, General District Ct, Juv & Domestic Relations Ct
(Sally Ate Choc Glazed Donuts w/ Jelly)
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bicameral
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2 house legislature (US Congress and Virginia’s General Assembly ) |
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How does a bill become a law?
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a. Introduced,
b. Worked on in committees, c. Debated on the floor, d. Voted on and Passed by both houses e. Signed into law by President or Governor |
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How do interest groups help shape legislation?
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letting representatives know their VIEWS
in order to INFLUENCE government POLICIES and DECISIONS through petitions, lobbying Congress, etc. |
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How does the executive branch influence policy-making?
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a. Proposes legislation in State of the Union address
b. Appeal to people, c. Approves/vetoes legislation d. Appoints officials who carry out law |
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Who is the head of the executive branch @ the national level and state level? |
The head of the executive branch at the national level is THE PRESIDENT and atthe state level it is THE GOVERNOR.
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What is the supreme law of the land?
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US Constitution |
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How many amendments are there?
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27 |
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How can the Constitution of the US and VA be amended?
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US: Proposal by 2/3 of Congress or convention, Ratification (approval) by 3/4 of the states
VA: Proposal by action of the General Assembly, Ratification (approval) by the voters |
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State laws must conform and align with what 2 documents?
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The Constitution of VA and the US Constitution
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The 2 ways to obtain citizenship are: |
Birth and Naturalization |
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What two things does the 14th amendment do?
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Defines citizenship & protects due process |
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What are the First Amendment freedoms?
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Speech, press, religion, petition, assembly
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What are the duties of citizens?
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Obey the law
Pay Taxes Serve on a jury (or as a witness) if called to do so Serve in the armed forces if called to do so |
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What are the responsibilities of citizens?
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Register and vote
Hold elective office Influence govn’t by communicating with officialsServe in voluntary, appointed positions Participate in political campaigns Keep informed regarding current issues Respect others’ rights to an equal voice in government |
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What are the functions of political parties?
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RECRUITING and nominating candidates
EDUCATING the electorate about campaign issues HELPING CANDIDATES WIN elections Political parties MONITOR the ACTIONS of officeholders. |
