What is one thing that the presidential nominee (candidate) looks for when choosing a vice presidential candidate?

We do not directly elect our President... what indirect method do we use?

The power of the Supreme Court to decide what the Constitution means is.......

What check does the Supreme Court have on Congress?

Jus Sanguinis = Law of _________________ - if your parent/s are US citizens, then you are.

Jus Soli = Law of _________________ -- if you are born in the US then you are a citizen

According to John Locke, these are given by God and cannot be taken by the government. The protection of these is the purpose of the government.

What do you need to do before you can vote?

What type of democracy existed in Ancient Athens that is different than ours?

A political movement that promotes an extreme form of nationalism, a denial of individual rights, and a dictatorial one-party rule; often has a belief in racial superiority

Is voting a duty/ obligation or a responsibility?

The Judicial Branch

The Legislative Branch...

How can the executive branch check the power of the judicial branch?

Who really elects the President?

This ruling held held that criminal suspects must be informed of their right to consult with an attorney and of their right against self-incrimination prior to questioning by police.

The Supreme Court ruled that the "separate but equal" provision of the Louisiana law was constitutional. The case established this principle of segregation until it was overturned in 1954.

What court case established "one person one vote"?

Whose interference does the First Amendment protect you from?

The right to present requests to the government without punishment. This includes actions such as emailing, gathering signatures, and writing letters.

The right to publish without censorhip from the government.

States that citizens have rights beyond those listed in the Constitution that cannot be taken away

Which Amendment states that any power not granted to the federal government by the Constitution shall be reserved to the states or people?

Seeking to influence/persuade legislators to introduce or vote for/against a bill is called _____________. This is often done by political action committees (PACs)

Gives all key power to the central government

Divides the powers of government between the national and state or provincial governments.

After Vietnam, Congress tried to put on the brakes by passing a ____________, which requires the President to get authorization to use troops within 60 days of when he first commits them, or else he has to bring the troops back.

The ceremonial head of the government of the United States, the symbol of all the people of the nation.

Department that deals with national parks, Native American governments and issues, and manages and protects the nation's public lands and natural resources

The Secretary of State

This department promotes economic growth and manages the money for the United State financial systems. It not only makes the money, but collects taxes and makes sure that the government has the money to keep running.

This department works on promoting job creation and the nation's economy. They do this by running programs that help technological innovation, supporting business and industry, and issuing patents and trademarks. They also assists in international trade agreements and runs our telecommunications and technical policies.

Who would the President go to ask a question about managing federal finances?

It was important to make sure the federal judiciary was independent so it could do its job. Which of the following is NOT a way the judiciary was seen as being independent?

clause in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution that gives Congress the right to "make all laws which shall be necessary and proper" to carry out the powers expressed in the other clauses of Article I

Which is a synonym for the Necessary and Proper Clause?

In the 1960s, Martin Luther King, Jr. was sent to jail for leading nonviolent marches and protests against ______.

Henry David Thoreau urged people to peacefully not obey laws that were unjust. In fact, he went to jail for refusing to pay taxes to support the Mexican war and slavery. What is his action an example of?

Which of the following is an obligation of citizenship?

Which of the following are responsibilities of U.S. citizens? Select all that apply.

Why is paying taxes an important responsibility of U.S. citizens?

Which of the following is a responsibility of U.S. Citizens?