Government 1st exam
is a government in which a single person holds unlimited political power .
Autocracy
are the first 10 Amendments of the Constitution .
Bill of Rights
Who did America defeat to win our Independence ?
Britain
Who are our neighbors to the north ?
Canada
is when each branch would be separate from the others and have the ability to override the other branches
Checks and balances
interests . Most questions in democratic society have more than 2 answers , compromise is - process of blending and adjusting competing views and needed . It is a process of achieving a majority agreement .
Compromise
- independent states join together to accomplish common goals without a central government .
Confederate
is the body of fundamental laws setting out the principles , structures and processes of a government .
Constitution
a popular assembly to discuss issues of the day , pass laws , and vote ( Ex . Town meeting ) . is a form of government in which citizens met regularly in
Democracy
we refer to that form of government as a When the responsibility for the exercise of powers rests with the majority of the people ,
Democracy
If the responsibility person or group , we refer to this as a to exercise the powers of the country rest in the hands of a single
Dictatorship
Who was our President before Joe Biden ?
Donald trump
Citizens have which are things we are required to do for our
Duties
states that government cannot establish a religion .
Establishment Clause
Which branch of government is in charge of executing the laws ? In charge of the DOJ , FBI , CIA .
Executive Branch
is the power to execute , enforce and administer laws .
Executive power
True or false ) In America under the 2nd Amendment , we can own a cannon .
False
legal powers are shared among national , state , and local governments ( Co - equal partners ) .
Federal
were people who supported a strong national government .
Federalists
were written to convince to trust the Constitution Promise to ratify a Bill of Rights after signing Constitution , they were written by James Madison and Alexander Hamilton .
Federalists Papers
Which country helped us at the end of the American Revolution ?
France
states that government cannot prohibit you from practicing religion .
Free exercise clause
Who was the first President of America ?
George Washington
Who was the first president ?
George Washington
was elected the president of the Philadelphia Convention . He would later be elected as the first president of the United States .
George Washington
- is politically organized . Not in a state of anarchy . One of the 4 characteristics of a state .
Government
Where do our rights come from ?
Government
the institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies .
Government
came up with the idea . It brought ideas from both the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia lower house based on population . Laws had to pass through both to pass . Roger Sherman was the plan that had a upper House based on equal votes , Plan to appease both groups . It became the current makeup of our government now .
Great Compromise
Who is Israel currently fighting in a war ?
Hamas
is the direct voice of the people in government . It is the part of Congress that is based on the population of each state .
House of Representatives
What are the two institutions in Congress ?
House of Representatives and the Senate
is when a group of persons chosen by the people to make decisions on their behalf ( Ex . Elections ) .
Indirect democracy
Democracy cannot exist w / o however it cannot insist on complete freedom for the individual .
Individual freedom
Plan was a supporter of the Virginia Plan . He also later ended up writing The Federalists Papers . He was even elected as the 4th president of the United States of America
James Madison
Who is our current President ?
Joe Biden
Which branch of government is in charge of deciding whether a law is constitutional or unconstitutional ?
Judicial Branch
is the power to interpret laws , to determine their meaning and to settle disputes that arise within a society .
Judicial power
How many Senators are in the Senate ?
100
are powers reserved for the states .
10th Amendment
Which Amendment allows for freedom of speech ?
1st Amendment
Which amendment allows you to have freedom of religion ?
1st Amendment
contains freedom of religion , freedom of speech , freedom of the press , right to assembly and right to petition .
1st Amendment
How many senators does each state get ?
2
How many amendments are there in the Constitution ?
27
is the right to bear arms , or own a gun and also includes the right to form a militia .
2nd Amendment
How many branches of government are there in America ?
3
was a compromise between slave states and non - slave states that said slaves counted as 3 / 5ths of a person for population purposes for voting .
3/5 th comprise
Which amendment says soldiers cannot stay in your house during times of peace ?
3rd Amendment
states no quartering of soldiers in times of peace , which means no soldiers in your house .
3rd Amendment
How many members are in the House of Representatives ?
435
protection against unreasonable search and seizure .
4th Amendment
How many states are in America ?
50
states you cannot be tried for the same crime twice , you do not have to testify against yourself , you must have due process of law before you are convicted , and the government cannot take your land unless it pays .
5th Amendment
states right to a Criminal Trial by Jury , trial must be speedy , trial must be public , right to legal counsel ( Lawyer ) , right to know your accusers and your charges ( Confrontation Clause ) , must be in the state where the crime was committed .
6th Amendment
right to a civil trial by jury .
7th Amendment
Amendment states protection against cruel and unusual punishment and no excessive bail .
8th Amendment
are rights retained by the people .
9th Amendment
are a change made to the Constitution by correction , addition , or deletion .
Amendments
were people who supported strong state governments .
Anti - federalists
outlines the basic organization and powers of each branch .
Articles
No executive and weak legislative powers of the national government , no powers to tax , regulate trade , raise an army , and disaster for the new country were all issues of the
Articles of Confederation
was the first system of government in the United States . it was considered very weak and ineffective .
Articles of Confederation
Which branch of government is in charge of writing laws ?
Legislative Branch
What are the three branches of government ?
Legislative Branch , Executive Branch , and Judicial Branch
has the power to make laws and frame public policies .
Legislative power
is when the government is not free to do whatever it wants .
Limited government
Who are our neighbors to the south ?
Mexico
Who is the current Speaker of the House ?
Mike Johnson
Who is the Florida governor ?
Nancy Pelosi
A refers to races or large groups of people . It is an ethnic term .
Nation
was the plan supported by smaller states that had state representation equally based , unicameral legislature . It was supported by William Paterson .
New Jersey Plan
were the last two states to ratify the Constitution .
New York and Virginia
is a government in which the power to rule is held by a small , usually self - appointed elite .
Oligarchy
limited the King's power : King could not imprison people without lawful reason , King could not compel to pay tax without could not require soldiers to be housed in private property . consent of Parliament , and King
Petition of right
The Framers of the Constitution met in to write the Constitution
Philadelphia
is the process by which a society decides how its power and resources will be distributed within that society .
Politics
the process by which a society decides how its power and resources will be distributed within that society .
Politics
- a state must have people . The amount is not really important . One of the 4 characteristics of a state .
Population
What determines how many representatives in the House each state gets ?
Population of the state
is a short introduction that lays out the purpose of the Constitution .
Preamble
Who is the head of the Executive Branch ?
President
The of government are all the things a government decides to do . They cover matters that include but are not limited to ... taxation , defense education crime , healthcare , civil rights and working conditions .
Public policies
is a government that serves the collective will of the people .
Representative power
What are the two main parties in America ?
Republican and Democrat
Who are the two senators for Florida ?
Rick Scott and Marco Rubio
are what we call the 4th - 8th Amendments .
Rights of the Accused
Who is Ukraine currently fighting in a war ?
Russia
- has supreme and absolute power w / in it's territories . Can decide it's own domestic and foreign policies . One of the 4 characteristics of a state .
Sovereignty
was the spark that ignited colonial resistance .
Stamp act
politically and w / the power to make and enforce laws w / o the consent of a higher is a body of people living in a defined area , organized authority .
State
were written which had popular sovereignty , limited government and checks and balances .
State constitutions
What is the highest court in America ?
Supreme Court
Where is the capital of Florida ?
Tallahassee
must have land w / known and recognized boundaries . One of the 4 characteristics of a state .
Territory
True or False : America is actually a Republic , not a true democracy .
True
- all legal power is held by the central government ( National government ) . Most governments in the world .
Unitary
What is the greatest country in the history of the world ?
United State of America
was the plan that was supported by larger states which included state representation based on population , three branches of Gov with a bicameral legislature .
Virginia Plan
Where is the capital of America ?
Washington DC