civics

what is the study of rights responsibilities and duties of citizens.

civics

where did the concept of citizenship begin

ancient greece

how old do you have to be to vote

18

what are the three levels of government

* National Government.
* Provincial Government.
* Local Government.

which level of government has the most authority

executive

is voting in the us a duty or responsibility

responsibility

declaration of intention is a step in the

naturalisation process

what are the three fuctions of government in the US

legislative judicial executive

who did thomas jefferson borrow his idea of natural rights from when writing the declaration of independence

john locke

whats the separation of powers and systems of checks and balances montesquieu believed in

what economic theory did adam smith support

capitalism

voltaire believed in the freedom

religion and expression

the majority of people should rule consent of the governed was held by

rouseau

who believed that people were greedy and selfish and that is why the social contract to give up rights were necessary to keep order

hobbes

who believed that it was wrong to use cruel and unusual punishment and a fair and speedy trial should be given

baccharian

where was the first permanent colony in america

jamestown virginia

why were the house of burgess,mayflower compact and fundamental orders of connecticut important

1st attempt at democracy

major cash crop of jamestown

tobbaco

which new england leader had the city upon a hill speech in boston

john withtrop

which group of people would the southern colonies rely on their economic success

slaves

white colonists in south carolina strengthening heir slave codes in fear of another uprising was a direct result of the

stoney rebellion

servant rebellion

bacons

which event was established with the growing fear of the devil in new england

witch trial

the pamphlet of the essays written by thomas pain to encourage independence

common sense

givernments gain power according to the declaration of independance from

the people

jefferson states that people are born with

life liberty and pursuit of happiness

how did the british respond to the boston tea party

intolerable act

which geographic feature had major influence on the proclamation of 1763

appalachian act

where were the first shots in revolutionary war

lexington concord

what was a strength of the americans in the revolutionary war

patriotism

what major event leading up to the american revolution was used as a propagation tool

boston massacre

which president advised the us to stay from foreign entanglements

washington

what did the alien acts do that adam passed

deported acts immigrants from the us

which country did jefferson buy the louisiana purchase

france

which political party believed in a strong central government

federalists

what would establish the federal court system

judiciary act of 1787

what events during washington presidency show the strength of the nation

whiskey rebellion

what court case would establish judicial review and the power of the supreme court

marbury v madison

which country did jefferson buy the louisiana purchase from

france

what part of the constitution allowed for hamilton to create a national bank

elastic clause

how did hamilton think the constitution should be interpreted

loose interpretation

which country has a one party system

china

what are the beliefs and positions on election issues

platform

what are two major political parties

dem + rep

what do the voters vote for in general election

president

country that is governed by a two party system

america

how does a person that is not running or democrat or republican get their name on the ballot

petition

what do candidates need to have to win the election

majority

how does a person vote if they are not residing in their precinct at the time of the election

absentee ballot

what part of the political spectrum do most americans identifies with

moderate

job of political action committees

financial support

voter apathy

lack of intrests

what is a plurality

3 or more candidates

example of stacked cards

showing your experience vs opponent

informing citizens about public issues is a

function of a political party

straight ticket

one party

split ticket

different parties

where is voting carried out

polling

less government protected rights and for things to go back to the way things were

conservative

where is voting carried out

polling

is serving jury a civic duty or responsibility

civic duty

what is used to determine the electoral vote

population

propaganda to make the candidate seem like you and me

just plain folk

number of electoral votes to win presidency

270

which political movements starts with the people

crossroads

3 goals of the preamble

establish justice and promote the general welfare secure the blessings of liberty

weakness of the Article of confederation

could not enforce law collect tax and enforce laws

shays rebellion

an attempt to protest high tax

what was the only branch of government under article of confederations

legislative

first ten amendments

bill of rights

strong central government

federalists

prevents gov from becoming too powerful

checks and balances

which governing part of congress consists of 100 members

senate

how many amendments are in the US const

27

what compromise was a way to count slaves as part of the population towards rep

315 compromise

which branch of gov interprets the laws

judicial

amendment that can replace the sitting president with a vice president

25th

what is popular sovereignty

popular vote

which branch of the gov is more powerful with the seperation of powers

none

what did the anti federalists want added to the constitution

bill of rights

which article of the constitution has the ability to change modify fit for any period of time

article V

governing body that can tax declare wars and approve treaties

president /executive

who has the rights of reserved powers

the people

amendment that deals with having a search warrant in order to search warrant ones properties

fourth

what were the civil rights and war amendments

13 14 15

supremacy clause meaning

federal goverment is supreme law

great compromise

bi cameral legislature

which amendment does not allow for a person to be tried twice for the same crime

5

what does bi cameral mean

two houses

what part of the individuals life is taxed with the 16 amendments

income

which article of the constitution established the supreme court

3

who must sign a search warrant

judge

how many states had to ratify the constitution for it to be a law

9 3/4th

population count that is taken every 10 years

census

who do the appropriation bills start with

house of rep

leader of the majority party

speaker of house

who approves a bill that is passed by congress

president

head of the us senate

VP

22 amendment

only two presidential terms

what check does congress have over the president

override veto