Rights of Englishmen guaranteed to colonists.

Charters of the Virginia Company of London

The Virginia Declaration of Rights

Served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of America.

The Virginia Declaration of Rights

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Stated grievances against king of Great Britain. Affirmed "certain unalienable rights" (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) Established idea that all people are equal under law

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

First form of national government for US. Maintained that major powers resided with individual states. Weak central government.

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Charters of the Virginia Company of London

Establishes the current structure of the United States government.

Charters of the Virginia Company of London

Which statement shows a freedom guaranteed in the 1st Amendment?

Sign my petition to help save forest animals

You have the right to remain silent

Individuals who use the Internet are protected by -

First Amendment - Individual Rights and Freedoms.

Second Amendment - Right to Keep Arms.

Third Amendment - Quartering of Soldiers.

Fourth Amendment - Unreasonable Search and Seizure; Search Warrants.

Which of the following represents a responsibility of a good citizen?

Respect others' right to an equal voice in government

Vote only in the presidential elections

Which action describes a way an interest group can influence public policy?

A health group asks legislators to pass tougher antipollution laws.

The governor gives special advice to legislative members.

A mayoral candidate holds a campaign rally for registered voters.

The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns.

The news media has a major impact on elections by:

emphasizing and focusing public attention on certain issues

donating money to a particular candidate

reporting only one candidates opinions

refusing to air political campaign advertisements

Third parties are formed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT...

to reflect the views of both major parties

the failure of major parties to address popular causes and issues

introducing new ideas or pressing for a particular issue

revolving around a political personality

When it comes to nominating a person for the office of President-

the candidate is nominated through their political party.

the candidate can write their name on a ballot and put it in a ballot box.

the candidate is selected by Congress.

The Constitution of the United States of America gives specific nominating guidelines.

What completes this chart?

Candidates borrowing money from the Federal Reserve

Some candidates dropping out due to inadequate international funding

Term limits for those borrowing money to finance their campaigns

"I would rather have newspapers and no government than government and no newspapers." -Thomas Jefferson The quotation indicates that Thomas Jefferson was concerned about guaranteeing--

the freedom of ideas through the press

government control of the press

Identify which of these could be the correct process for adding amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Proposal by Congress, ratification by state legislatures

Proposal by the states, acceptance or veto by the President

Proposal by Congress, ratification by the U.S. Supreme Court

Proposal by the House of Representatives, ratification by the Senate, final approval by the President

The process for amending the U.S. Constitution involves both Congress and the states. This requirement reflects what idea about the distribution of power in America?

Separation of powers among the three branches of government

The importance of local government control

What happens when different versions of a bill are passed by the House and Senate?

The bill is sent to a conference committee.

Both bills are sent the president and he signs the one he prefers.

Each cancels out the other and the process must begin again.

The majority leaders of both houses meet to work out a compromise bill.

The President checks Congress when the President –

chooses judges for the Supreme Court.

Congress has two houses. What description could replace the question marks?

based on the population of the state

delegates from state legislatures

based on the square area of the state

"President Delivers State of the Union Address to Congress." "President Mobilizes the National Guard To Quell Riots." "President’s Appointee Will Enforce Federal Guidelines." The above headlines are evidence that the President of the United States --

has specific executive, legislative, and military powers.

has new added duties not specified in the original Constitution.

exercises nearly unlimited power under the United States governmental system.

must obtain congressional approval of most executive decisions.

The figure in the cartoon could represent any of the following except --

the president or vice president

Regulatory agencies, such as the FDA and FCC, differ from other federal agencies in that regulatory agencies --

make and enforce rules for a sector of daily life

handle the security of our country

Under the system of Checks and Balances, when a president appoints a new member to the Supreme Court, --

the appointee must be approved by the Senate

the appointee serves a 6-year term

the appointee becomes a member of the Executive Branch

the appointee must be approved by the House of Representatives

Under the system of Checks and Balances, the Judicial Branch can --

declare an executive action unconstitutional

remove a president's constitutional powers

This political cartoon illustrates…

the two-party system in U.S. politics

the impact of third parties on elections

the benefits of political parties

the effects of the 25th Amendment

The Supreme Court based its power to declare laws unconstitutional on --

their decision in Marbury v. Madison .

their decision in McCulloch v. Maryland .

Article I of the Constitution of the United States of America.

Article III of the Constitution of the United States of America.

extended to the states through the 14th amendment.

guaranteed by the 6th amendment.

only granted in federal court cases.

refers only to civil court cases.

This decision-making model demonstrates one way individuals may -

demonstrate being a responsible citizen.

demonstrate being a difficult citizen.

demonstrate fulfilling duties of citizenship.

demonstrate fulfilling requirements to become a naturalized citizen.

Identify all the characteristics of a Free Market

Central ownership of property and resources

Government determines production

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People are the source of any and all governmental power

Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do

The government and those who govern are bound by the law.

In a democratic system of government, the people rule.

People elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf.

What are the due process amendments?

What are the two ways someone could obtain US citizenship? Check both!

Rights of Englishmen guaranteed to colonists.

Served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of America.

Stated grievances against king of Great Britain.Affirmed "certain unalienable rights" (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)Established idea that all people are equal under law

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