MOD 6 Test Review

Eminent Domain

The process by which the government may seize private property with proper compensation, but without the owner's consent.

Popular Sovereignty

People rule

Limited Government

Rule of law

Separation of Powers

Branches of government

Checks and Balances

No branch is stronger than the other

Judicial Review

The ability of the Court to declare a Legislative or Executive act in violation of the Constitution

Federalism

Shared powers. Between states and federal governments

Descriptions for Branches - term and requirements

Legislative Branch
Includes two houses: the House of Representatives (2 year term) and the Senate (6 year term)
Proposes and passes laws

Executive Branch
Includes the president (4-8 year term) and the departments that help run the government
Proposes and administers laws
Commands armed forces
Appoints officials
Conducts foreign policy
Makes treaties

Judicial Branch
Judicial Branch
Interprets Constitution and other laws
Reviews lower-court decisions

Characteristic that describes the legislative branch, executive branch, or judicial branches of government.

Legislative—Makes laws
Executive—Carries out laws
Judicial—Evaluates laws

Description of elected officials - Qualifications

House of Representatives
Members must be 25 years old
Live in the state where elected
Have been a U.S. citizen for seven years

Senate
Members must be 30 years old
Live in the state represented
Have been a U.S. citizen for nine years

Original purpose of the Constitutional Convention

Revise the Articles of Confederation

How does a naturalized citizen differ from a native-born citizen?

A natural born citizen is born in the country they are a citizen of and currently living in, however a naturalized citizen is a citizen of a country who is is now living in another country.

Civic duty or a civic responsibility - know definitions and examples of each.

Civic duties (required) are part of a citizen's responsibility (things you should do), in exchange for which they receive the benefits of a society. In the United States, examples of civic duty include paying taxes, serving on a jury, attending school, and testifying in court.

1st Amendment

Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Petition

2nd Amendment

Right to bear arms

3rd Amendment

Right to not quarter soldiers in your home

4th Amendment

Freedom of unreasonable searches and seizures

5th Amendment

Indictment by a grand jury
No double jeopardy
Right to remain silent
Due process of law must be followed for everyone
Eminent domain

6th Amendment

Guarantees a trial by jury
Guarantees a public and speedy trial
The accused must be told the exact charge against them
The accused have the right to hear and question all witnesses against them and call witnesses in their own defense
Right to an attorney

7th Amendment

Right to a civil trial in all cases where the amount is more than twenty dollars

8th Amendment

No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment

9th Amendment

The people have rights that aren’t stated in the Constitution

10th Amendment

Power not given to the federal government is given to the states or the people

What does deported mean?

to send an immigrant back to his or her country of origin

What is the term for a person born in another country who becomes a citizen of the United States?

Naturalized Citizens

Delegated-who has it

Powers assigned to the national government, including coining money and regulating trade.

Reserved-who has it

Powers kept by states, include creating local governments and holding elections.

Concurrent powers-who has it

Shared by federal and state governments, including taxing and enforcing laws.

Examples of the system of checks and balances?

The legislative branch makes laws, but the President in the executive branch can veto those laws with a Presidential Veto.

Main powers granted to the president.

The President can issue executive orders, which direct executive officers or clarify and further existing laws. The President also has the power to extend pardons and clemencies for federal crimes.

What is the main power of the judicial branch?

interpret the law, determine the constitutionality of the law, and apply it to individual cases. The courts, like Congress, can compel the production of evidence and testimony through the use of a subpoena.

Why volunteer?

Less of a strain on government, for the good of people

Line of succession

President, Vice President, Speaker of the House

Once boys turn 18…

They register with selective service

First african american on supreme court

Thurgood Marshall

First female on supreme court

Sandra Day O'Conner

First hispanic female on supreme court

Sonia Sotomayor

First african american female on supreme court

Ketanji Brown Jackson

Impeached

To be accused of a crime by the senate while president

Role of president's closet

Advise the President

Who can declare war?

Congress

Concerns of Anti Federalists

There was o Bill f Rights so they thought they were not protected.

Most important civic responsibility

Voting