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The purpose of government is to
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maintain public order, protect the life & property of it's citizens and provide public goods to its citizens
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In the US, power in government comes from
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the people & our representatives
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United States has this type of government
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a democracy. People have a say in the decisions that are made.
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A government run by one person & usually controlled by the military. Many times it forms because of an unrest or civil war in the country.
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a dictatorship
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These things determine if a country is free or not
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free elections, civil liberties of citizens, independent media/civil life
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What is an absence of government called
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anarchy
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What are the 2 political parties in the United States?
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Democrat/ Republican
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What is the main purpose of a political party?
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to get its own candidate elected to office
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Functions or the purpose of political parties is to
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get their candidate elected, create a National platform, get members who share their same viewpoints to join into that particular party
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On a political spectrum, what are the 3 main labels?
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liberal- like more government involvement, conservatives- favor government to let business and people have more control, moderate- are in the middle and tend to switch depending on the issue
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The best definition of government is
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a way to manage a group
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Public goods are
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services available to everyone, that everyone has access to
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What is a third party?
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an offshoot from one of the main political parties. usually formed around issues
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Characteristics of a democratic society are
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more freedoms, people vote, people choose those who will represent them, everyone must follow rules/the Constitution. Could take a great deal of time to get things done.
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The father of our Constitution is
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James Madison
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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called
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the Bill of Rights- contain things like right to free speech, freedom of press, right to practice religion, right to carry fire arms, right to fair/speedy trials
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3 branches of government are
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Legislative- makes the laws, Executive- enforces the laws, Judicial- judges the laws
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How many people are in the Supreme Court?
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9
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What is Congress?
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the House of Representatives & the Senate put together
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How are the numbers in Congress chosen?
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House of Representatives- based on the population in each state. Senate- an equal 2 per state
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Characteristics of the President
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must be 35, is commander in chief of the military, serves a 4 year term/limited to 2 terms, part of the Executive Branch of government
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Where is our Federal Government run?
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Washington DC
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Where is our State Government run from?
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Springfield, IL
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What is the elastic clause of the Constitution?
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lets the Constitution change if necessary, without needing to add an amendment
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Why is the constitution known as the Supreme law of the land?
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Everyone must follow it & it is above all State Constitutions/laws
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According to the 26th amendment, what is the voting age?
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18
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What is an override?
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The term when Congress wants a bill that the President has vetoed
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How many amendments are there to our Constitution?
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27
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What is separation of powers?
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the idea that we have 3 separate branches of government & they each have different powers
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What is federalism?
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state & federal governments have certain duties
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What are legal responsibilities of people living in the US?
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to obey laws & cooperate with
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What is a political ideology?
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a set of beliefs about government & people in society
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What are the 2 ways a person can become an American citizen?
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by being born in the U.S., through the naturalization process
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What is a political culture?
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the shared beliefs, values and attitudes regarding government
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What is civic engagement?
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being involved in local,state, US government activities
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What are examples of civic participation?
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organizing petitions, voting, watching the news, attending government meetings, writing a letter to a public official
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T or F- A juvenile can be charged as an adult.
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TRUE
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T or F- The 4th amendment offers protection from illegal search & seizures.
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TRUE
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Who is responsible for issuing Diver's licenses in Illinois? |
the Secretary of State |
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What is the first step in the criminal justice process? |
a crime is committed |
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Steps in the criminal justice process are? |
examine the evidence, interview people, document the evidence, process the evidence |
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Which groups of juveniles are overrepresented in jails today? |
those with mental illness, learning difficulties, poor family support systems, blacks |
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Who would be the first to arrive at a crime scene? |
police |
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Kids are considered juveniles until they reach what age? |
18 |
