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40 Cards in this Set
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How many terms can a president be in office |
Two terms, each for four years |
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Presidential requirements |
Natural born citizen, 35 or older, no criminal record |
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What ia the electoral college |
People who represent states who also vote in the interest of the people |
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What is an amendment |
A change or addition to a legal document |
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What is the Constitution |
A document that protects our freedom by imposing law to those who have political power |
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How many branches of government are there and what are they called. |
Three, legislative, Judicial, executive |
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Where does voting take place |
Depends on district and address, usually at schools, churches, libraries |
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What was the Continental Congress |
First formation of american government |
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What is jury duty |
When the court summons voters to serve as a jury in a case |
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What is the purpose of taxes |
Help fund projects. Infrastructure, military, social programs. |
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What is mandatory for a male when they turn 18 |
Signing up for selective service |
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What is a cacaus |
When people gather to support the candidate of their choice |
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What is checks and balances |
Control and balance of government powers |
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Who does the bill of rights protect |
Our freedom as citizens |
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What does it mean to be a citizen |
To be a member of a political community, to have rights, be part of a cuture and also has moral meeting |
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Who goes in office if the president is unable to remain in office |
Vice president, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, Secretary of State |
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What are the two parts of congress |
House of Representatives and the Senate |
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What is propaganda |
Information especially of a biased or misleading nature |
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What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called |
Bill of Rights |
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Who is commander and chief of the military |
The president |
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What are bllue states and red states |
Red- Republican Blue- Democrat |
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What is the debt ceiling |
How much we can go into debt each year |
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Whst branch of government can declare war |
The legislative branch |
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What is a super PAC |
It is when people or companies donate or give money for someone's campaign, to support them |
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What is majority vote |
House: 218 of 435 Senate: 50+ of 100 Supreme: 4 of 9 |
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How does a president get impeached |
Senate must start it -majority of the members of the house |
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What is the Supreme Court |
Highest federal court |
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What is communism |
Form of government where all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs |
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What is monarchy |
King and queen ruling |
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Whatnis the cabinet |
The advisers of the president. Secretary of State- John Kerry Secretary of Defense- Ashton B. Carter Secretary of Education- Arne Duncan Secretary of Veterans Affairs- Robert McDonald |
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What is a dictatorship |
One leader with military backing |
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What is foreign policy |
Dealing with other countries. (State Department) |
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What is the difference between the electoral college and the popular vote |
Electoral college chooses our president while the popular vote represents what the people want |
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When do we file taxes |
January 31 should have your information April 15 is when they should be filed |
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Does your vote really matter? |
It matters in the sense of keeping our right. Allso matters when it comes to changes to local government |
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Why is it good to be informed |
You need to be informed to make educated decisions, and educate others |
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Where do presidential candidates campaign the most? |
States with higher population - Texas, California |
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Where do you get your passport |
Local court house, post office, or certain libraries |
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What are the requirements for becoming a congressman |
Representative- 25+, have to be a citizen for 7 years, live in the state you represent Senator- 30+, be a citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent |
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How do immigrants become legal citizens |
To become a citizen you must obtain one of two visas before beginning the process to apply for citizenship. Nonimmigrant or immigrant, once obtaining the permanent resident status a person must stay within the U.S. for five years, three if married to a legal citizen |
