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| John Locke: "We give them power to rule us and they must protect us" |
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| A nation's power to make and carry out laws within its borders |
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| Rights you are born with. |
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| Ways the 3 branches of government can limit each other's power |
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| 2 houses (Senate and House of Representatives) |
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| A written agreement to make and obey laws. |
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| The division of power between the states and government |
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| Government where citizens elect the people to make laws. |
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| People who are chosen to represent for others. |
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| felt that governments dependon the peoples consent of their rule. |
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| Main author of declaration of independence |
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| Compared all forms of government. Had a profound influence in Europe |
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| Believed in absolute soverignty. A nation runs itself within its borders. |
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| Who signed the Constitution from Connecticut |
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| Whiliam Samuel Johnson & Roger Sherman |
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| to accuse the president or government official of wrongdoing. |
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| The number of people needed for a vote to pass. |
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| 1/3 of the Senate is up for election every 2 years. |
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| suspend a meeting for a later time or different place. |
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| Power for 1 branch of government to cancekl a decision. |
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| Trading of goods between countries. |
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| Presides over the Senate if the Vice President is not there. Votes if there is a tie. |
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| Qualifications of House of Representative Member |
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| 25 years old, citizen of the US for 7 years, live in US |
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| How are the number of representatives determined |
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| Number of Representatives |
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| Leader of the House of Representatives |
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| Length of Term for a member of the House of Representatives |
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| How many senators does each state have? |
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| Length of term for a Senator |
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| Qualifications to be a Seanator |
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| 30 years old, US citizen for 9 years, resident of the state to represent. |
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| Who is president of the Senate? |
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| What role What role does the Vice President play in the Senate |
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| He/She is the President of the Senate. Casts a vote if there is a tie. |
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| How is the senate a "continuing body" of government |
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| Gets powers from their states. Every state has equal power because they all have 2 senators. |
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| How often must congress meet |
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| What percent of vote is required to expel a member of Congress |
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| Can Congressmen "double dip" on jobs? |
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| What is the Commerce Clause |
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| Power to regulate trade between states, Indian tribes, and foreign nations. |
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| Taxes-Putting taxes on things; Coining Money - continuing and borrowing money; Declares War |
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| What is the Necessary and Proper Clause (elastic clause) |
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| Allows our constitution to fit things in that did not exist when it was written (cell phones are an example). |
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| representatives from our 50 states who officially elect the president and vice president |
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| Member of the Electoral College |
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| Equal balance on all sides (gender, race, political party) |
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| A state where no candidate is the clear winner. |
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| Promise to protect Constitution before officially becoming president. |
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| Person in Charge of our nation's military force. |
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| Officer below the president |
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| Executive Branch of Government |
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| Ceremony marking the start of the office for a leader. Ensures laws are "faithfully executed" |
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| Qualifications to be President |
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| Born in the US; 35 years old; US Resident for 14 years |
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| President must meet with Congress how often? |
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| Appoints cabinet; commander of military; pardons; treaties; calls special sessions. |
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| 5 step process to become president |
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| Convention; Electoral votes counted; electoral college votes; general election held; inauguration. |
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| How are the president's powers checked? |
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| Congress can veto; Congress controls the budget and approves chocies for judges. |
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| Complainer who brings the lawsuit |
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| person who the suit is against |
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| A legal case that establishes rules for future cases. |
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| process for requesting a formal change to a decision. |
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| Power of the courts to review laws. |
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| Highest court in the STATE. 15 judges |
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| Highest court in the country. 9 members. |
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| 3 steps to becoming a Supreme Court Justice |
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| Must be a lawyer; Be nominated by the President; Senate votes you in by majority. |
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| 2 ways an amendment can be added to the Constitution |
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| 2/3 of congress votes to propose a new amendment; 2/3 of states call for a national convention. |
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| To sign or give formal approval. |
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| 5 Freedoms established by the First Amendment |
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| Speech, religion, press, petition, association. |
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| Establishment of Religion |
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| Neither a state nor federal government can set up a church. |
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| What basic rights are guaranteed by Amendments 2 and 3? |
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| People have the right to bear arms (guns); Right to privacy. |
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| Let troops stay in your home. |
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| What freedoms are guaranteed by amendment four? |
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| Freedom from unlawful search and seizure. |
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| Enough evidence to make an arrest |
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| Written document from a judge to arrest a person. |
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| A promise to be honest when working in government. |
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| someone who can verify event or action |
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| Giving proof that you are responsible for a crime. |
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| We have the opportunity to explain our side. |
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| Legal written order to go to court and testify for something. |
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| You can't be charged twice for the same crime |
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| No cruel or unusual punishment. |
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| listing something in order by numbers |
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| Who retains all rights not specifically mentioned? |
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| In amendment 10, who retains all the powers not specificially designated |
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| What amendments are called the Civil War Amendments |
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| Amendment that abolished slavery |
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| Amendment that granted the right to vote for all male citizens of the US |
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| All people born in the US are natural born citizens |
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| you must treat accused fairly |
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| Equal protection of the laws |
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| Right for ALL citizens to vote. |
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| Civil rights movement for ALL to vote. |
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| 1919-1933, selling or making of alcohol was illegal |
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| What amendment created prohibition |
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| What amendment repealed prohibition |
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| What does Amendment 22 state about the president? |
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| Cannot be elected to office more than twice. |
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| Tax given in southern states to keep blacks from voting. |
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| Voting age is 18 years old |
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| Different political groups seeking influence in out government |
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| to propose someone to be appointed. |
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| list of actions a political party supports. |
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| Members of a group to be elected into office |
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| social perceptions that influcence people's behavior. |
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| tools used to deliver information (TV, Newspaper, Facebook, etc). |
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| Ways people can express their opionons on government |
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| Vote, call, email, write representatives. |
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| How does media influence public opinion |
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| Strong social and cultural impact |
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| How do lobbyists influence government |
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| Make friends wtih Congress to get them to vote the way they want it. |
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| Different types of media that play a role in the US |
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| TV, facebook, radio, magazines, newspaper |
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| Amount of money paid out. |
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| Person elected to run a city or town |
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| Meeting for consultation, advice or discussion. |
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| Presents and promotes any businesses in an era. |
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| Wethersfield has what kind of government |
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