final exam GOV

Give an example of representatives in a representative democracy (republic)

house representatives (or trump)

Why did the colonists want to leave Britain rule?

Taxation without representation

Define federalism, limited government, citizen, and social contract

Federalism divides power between national and state governments

Limited Government restricts governments power

Citizen is a member of a state with rights and duties

Social contract is an agreement where people give up some freedoms for security

List 5 responsibilities and 5 rights of US citizens

Responsibilities: obeying laws, paying taxes, serving on juries, stay informed, participate

Rights: speech, religion, vote, petition, press

Which branch declares war and makes laws

Legislative branch

Which branch can veto laws or enforce laws/ sign laws

Executive

Which branch decides if a law is constitutional or not

Judicial

Describe the purpose of PREAMBLE and BILL OF RIGHTS sections of the constitution

Preamble introduces the U.S. constitution

Bill of rights gives individuals freedom

Why does the constitution have checks and balances

To make sure no branch has more power than the other

what was the purpose of the constitutional convention of 1787

To address the weaknesses of the Articles of confederation

Why did the founding father create the electoral college

To address slavery, separation of powers.

What are 4 ways that U.S responds to international conflicts

• negotiate

• Military actions

• Financial support

• AID

How do you amend the constitution

Proposal and ratification

How do you pass a law through congress

Idea - intro - review - debate (chamber 1) - repeat in other chamber - conference committee - final vote - presidential action

8 roles of the president

Commander in chief

Chief of state

Chief executive

Chief administrator

Chief citizen

Chief of party

Chief legislator

Chief diplomat

Which Supreme Court cases established JUDICIAL REVIEW

Marbury v. Madison

List 4 ways the citizens can impact the election process or influence media

Vote

Participate in campaigns

Engaging w media

Advocate for issues