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People are the source of any and all governmental power
Democracy
Limited government
Rule of law
Consent of the governed
Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do
Limited government
Rule of law
Democracy
Representative government
The government and those who govern are bound by the law.
Rule of law
Democracy
Representative government
Consent of the governed
In a democratic system of government, the people rule.
Limited Government
Representative Government
Consent of the governed
Democracy
People elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf.
Representative government
Consent of the governed
Limited government
Democracy
What are the due process amendments?
5th and 14th
2nd and 15th
1st and 5th
7th and 11th
What are the two ways someone could obtain US citizenship? Check both!
Naturalization
Birth
Online
Lottery
Bribery
Rights of Englishmen guaranteed to colonists.
Declaration of Independence
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
Articles of Confederation
Served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of America.
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Stated grievances against king of Great Britain.
Affirmed "certain unalienable rights" (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)
Established idea that all people are equal under law
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Constitution of the US
First form of national government for US.
Maintained that major powers resided with individual states.
Weak central government.
Articles of Confederation
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Constitution of the US
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
Establishes the current structure of the United States government.
Constitution of the US
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Walking home from school, Juan found a wallet with a $100 bill inside and a drivers' license of a neighbor. When he returned the wallet, Juan was demonstrating good citizenship by ...
being patriotic
being honest
being responsible
being self-relient
Which of the following items would be correctly placed in the responsibilities column?
campaigning for a candidate
serving as a witness in court
freedom to peacefully assemble
going to school
Which statement shows a freedom guaranteed in the 1st Amendment?
You have the right to remain silent
I want a lawyer
I know for whom I am voting
Sign my petition to help save forest animals
Individuals who use the Internet are protected by -
First Amendment - Individual Rights and Freedoms.
Second Amendment - Right to Keep Arms.
Third Amendment - Quartering of Soldiers.
Fourth Amendment - Unreasonable Search and Seizure; Search Warrants.
Which of the following represents a responsibility of a good citizen?
Obey laws
Pay taxes
Respect others' right to an equal voice in government
Vote only in the presidential elections
Interest groups influence public policy in all of the following ways EXCEPT…
Donate to a campaign
Lobby the government
Identify issues
Running for office
Which action describes a way an interest group can influence public policy?
The governor gives special advice to legislative members.
A mayoral candidate holds a campaign rally for registered voters.
The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns.
A health group asks legislators to pass tougher antipollution laws.
The news media has a major impact on elections by:
donating money to a particular candidate
reporting only one candidates opinions
emphasizing and focusing public attention on certain issues
refusing to air political campaign advertisements
Third parties are formed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT...
to reflect the views of both major parties
the failure of major parties to address popular causes and issues
introducing new ideas or pressing for a particular issue
revolving around a political personality
When it comes to nominating a person for the office of President-
the candidate can write their name on a ballot and put it in a ballot box.
the candidate is nominated through their political party.
the candidate is selected by Congress.
The Constitution of the United States of America gives specific nominating guidelines.
What completes this chart?
Candidates borrowing money from the Federal Reserve
Some candidates dropping out due to inadequate international funding
Term limits for those borrowing money to finance their campaigns
Campaign finance reform
"I would rather have newspapers and no government than government and no newspapers." -Thomas Jefferson
The quotation indicates that Thomas Jefferson was concerned about guaranteeing--
mass literacy
a weak central government
the freedom of ideas through the press
government control of the press
The people are the source of any and all governmental power.
Which basic, fundamental principle of government does this describe?
Rule of law
Judicial review
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Identify which of these could be the correct process for adding amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Proposal by the states, acceptance or veto by the President
Proposal by Congress, ratification by the U.S. Supreme Court
Proposal by Congress, ratification by state legislatures
Proposal by the House of Representatives, ratification by the Senate, final approval by the President
The process for amending the U.S. Constitution involves both Congress and the states. This requirement reflects what idea about the distribution of power in America?
Separation of powers among the three branches of government
Separation of church and state
The importance of local government control
The importance of federalism
To which process does the diagram above refer?
Amendment of the Constitution
How a bill becomes law
How a judge is approved
The Electoral College
The President’s nomination of a person to become a Supreme Court justice best illustrates the principle of -
rule of law
judicial review
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
What are the freedoms of the First Amendment? Check all the apply.
Speech
Press
Petition
Religion
Assembly
Marbury vs. Madison established...
Judicial review
First amendment
Rule of law
Checks and balances
What happens when different versions of a bill are passed by the House and Senate?
Both bills are sent the president and he signs the one he prefers.
Each cancels out the other and the process must begin again.
The majority leaders of both houses meet to work out a compromise bill.
The bill is sent to a conference committee.
The President checks Congress when the President –
chooses judges for the Supreme Court.
appoints Senators.
proposes legislation.
impeaches Representatives.
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to make all laws “necessary and proper” and is known as –
reserved powers
implied powers
concurrent powers
legality powers
Congress has two houses. What description could replace the question marks?
delegates from state legislatures
based on the square area of the state
based on the population of the state
appointed by the President
Senator Edwards has been in office for 5 years and is up for re-election. Which one of these things might affect the votes he is making in Congress?
The constituents
Other senators
The judicial branch
Campaign contributions
Re-election
"President Delivers State of the Union Address to Congress."
"President Mobilizes the National Guard To Quell Riots."
"President’s Appointee Will Enforce Federal Guidelines."
The above headlines are evidence that the President of the United States --
has new added duties not specified in the original Constitution.
exercises nearly unlimited power under the United States governmental system.
has specific executive, legislative, and military powers.
must obtain congressional approval of most executive decisions.
The figure in the cartoon could represent any of the following except --
the president or vice president
the president pro tempore
a cabinet officer
ambassador
Selections by the President to various departments and agencies are called…
bureaucracy
lobbying
overrides
appointments
Regulatory agencies, such as the FDA and FCC, differ from other federal agencies in that regulatory agencies --
make and enforce rules for a sector of daily life
manage resources
oversee industries
handle the security of our country
Under the system of Checks and Balances, when a president appoints a new member to the Supreme Court, --
the appointee serves a 6-year term
the appointee becomes a member of the Executive Branch
the appointee must be approved by the Senate
the appointee must be approved by the House of Representatives
Under the system of Checks and Balances, the Judicial Branch can --
declare an executive action unconstitutional
impeach a president
put a president on trial
remove a president's constitutional powers
In order to help the president, the State Department --
conducts our foreign policy
investigates federal crimes
protects the environment
regulates business
This political cartoon illustrates…
the impact of third parties on elections
the two-party system in U.S. politics
the benefits of political parties
the effects of the 25th Amendment
This political cartoon depicts the impact of -
voting
1st amendment rights
#2 pencils
interest groups
The Supreme Court based its power to declare laws unconstitutional on --
their decision in McCulloch v. Maryland.
Article I of the Constitution of the United States of America.
Article III of the Constitution of the United States of America.
their decision in Marbury v. Madison.
Due process is...
guaranteed by the 6th amendment.
only granted in federal court cases.
refers only to civil court cases.
extended to the states through the 14th amendment.
This decision-making model demonstrates one way individuals may -
demonstrate being a difficult citizen.
demonstrate fulfilling duties of citizenship.
demonstrate being a responsible citizen.
demonstrate fulfilling requirements to become a naturalized citizen.
Hartman Guitar Company is running low on oak wood and guitar strings and they cannot find the materials they need to complete the task. What are they experiencing?
Incentive
Compensation
Production
Scarcity
According to the decision-making model, what level of government is involved in the public safety solution?
local
state
national
regional
Identify all the characteristics of a Free Market
Private ownership
Central ownership of property and resources
Profit and Competition
Individual Choice
Government determines production
According to the decision-making model, what is the next step in the legislative process?
Additional justices are added to the Supreme Court
New officials are elected to serve in the legislative branch
Executive branch holds special sessions with cabinet members
Elected officials write laws and take action
Mr. Borte has decided to go surfing instead of grading papers on his day off. Grading papers would represent his -
Supply and Demand
Private Property
Opportunity Cost
Laziness
Ms. Slade spent $150 on jeans and and a new dress. Then she received a gift certificate for a new pair of shoes for spending over $100. This is an example of
Taxes
Incentives
Government Agency
Profit
Mr. Collins has decided to expand his line of hair and beard care products to reach the markets in France, England, and Mexico. Mr. Collins is participating in the -
Federal Reserve
Command Economy
Global Economy
Supply and Demand
Businesses producing goods and services in response to what consumers are purchasing is?
Consumer Sovereignty
Profit
Economic Expansion
World Domination
Identify the characteristics of Supply and Demand
If demand is high and supply is low, prices are high
If demand is high and supply is low, prices are low
if demand is low and supply is high, prices are low
If demand is low and supply is high, prices are high
Ms. O'Brien was busy figuring out how much taxes she will owe after starting her Teacher Vacation Agency. Which Amendment gives the government authorization to tax personal and business incomes?
5 Amendment
13 Amendment
16th Amendment
Preamble
Water, fruit, and, a ice machine is needed to make the Yummy Yummy Ice Treats in Hawaii. Water would be an example
Natural Resource
Business Venture
Human Resource
Company Choices
Water, fruit, and an ice machine are needed to make the Yummy Yummy Ice Treats in Hawaii. The ice machine would be an example of -
supply
incentives
a capital resource
a human resource
