What is the purpose of the Magna Carta? When was it written?

Limit the power of the king & protect the rights of the Barons 1215

Who wrote Common Sense? What is it about?

Thomas Paine, How the King treated the colonies and to persuade people to want to be free from Great Britain

Why is religious liberty a protected right?

We left England so we could practice the religion of our choice.

Name the ways the Colonists responded to the British policies.

petition, boycott, protesting, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Common Sense

Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to Shays' Rebellion?

Congress's lack of power to tax, which meant no funds to support an Army to protect the people

How does the power of judicial review act as a check on the legislative and executive branches?

It can nullify laws that conflict with the Constitution.

What is the Naturalization Process?

Good character, 18 and older, legal permanent resident for 5 years or more, read and write in English, Pass a Civics test, Oath

What are the obligations of being a citizen?

PODS- Pay taxes, Obey laws, Defend the Nation (selective service) Serve on Juries

List the first 5 freedoms in the first amendment

R- Religion, A-Assemble peacefully, P- Press, P- Petition, S- Speech

What is habeas corpus?

the principle that the government has to provide a cause or reason for holding a person in jail

What are some rationale for government-imposed limitations on individual rights?

Forced internment during wartime, Limits of speech, rationing, suspension of habeas corpus

Why is it important to vote?

How citizens influence the government

What are the constitutional qualifications for run for President?

35 years old, natural born citizen, live in country for 14 years

What is an important difference between interest groups and political parties?

Interest groups attempt to influence government directly on particular issues.

What is a political party platform?

set of principles supported by a political party (ie pro life or pro choice)

Define local, state, and national.

local- area around you, city or country. State- Florida, national- the whole USA

What is the structure of the legislative branch?

House of Representatives and Senate

What is the structure of the executive branch?

President, Vice President, Cabinet

What is the difference between a law and an executive order?

An executive order doesn't need congressional approval

How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?

An appellate court reviews the record to see if errors were committed in applying the law.

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What are the founding documents?

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Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights

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Which enlightenment thinker gave us the social contract?

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John Locke

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What does unalienable mean?

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cannot be taken away

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What does the executive branch do?

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enforce the laws

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What does the legislative branch do?

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Makes/changes the laws

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What does the judicial branch do?

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Interprets the laws

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What does "We the People" mean? Where can it be seen?

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The Government depends on people for its power & exists to serve them. US Constitution

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