EOC Review Terms

What are the checks and balances for the legislative branch to the executive branch?

• confirmation of appointments

• vetoing laws

• declaring laws unconstitutional

• appointing judges

What is John Locke known for?

• natural law, social contract, influencing the Declaration of Independence

• writing the Communist Manifesto, leading the French Revolution, inventing the steam engine

• developing the theory of relativity, discovering penicillin, inventing the telephone

• founding Buddhism, writing the Magna Carta, leading the American Civil War

What are the four responsibilities of citizenship?

• vote, attend civic meetings, petition government, run for office

• pay taxes, serve in the military, obey the law, serve on a jury

• travel abroad, own property, receive government benefits, start a business

• learn a new language, donate to charity, recycle, join a club

Who were the "Grievances" of the Declaration of Independence addressed to?

• King George

• The French Government

• The Continental Congress

• The British Parliament

What are checks and balances?

• Branches of government check each other and balance out power between branches.

• A system where only one branch of government has all the power.

• A process for electing the president.

• A method for amending the Constitution.

What are the checks and balances for the judicial branch to the legislative branch?

• declaration of laws to be unconstitutional

• vetoing bills passed by Congress

• appointing members of Congress

• proposing new amendments to the Constitution

What happened during the Articles of Confederation when the government was too weak to enforce laws?

• Shay's Rebellion

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The War of 1812

What are the two ways to become a natural-born citizen?

• Law of Soil, Law of Blood

• Law of Water, Law of Fire

• Law of Land, Law of Sea

• Law of Birthplace, Law of Adoption

What are the steps to become a naturalized citizen?

• live in the US for 5 years, fill out an application, be fingerprinted, receive a background check, be interviewed, pass a Civics and English test, take an oath

• be born in the US, apply for a passport, vote in an election, receive a Social Security number

• live in the US for 2 years, apply for a green card, take a driving test, pay taxes

• attend a US university, get a job, buy a house, register for selective service

What is natural law?

• the right to life, liberty, and property

• the power of the government to tax

• the authority of kings to rule

• the right to vote in elections