What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
The Playbook
The Convention
The Bible
Men between 18 and 25 can be drafted into war if needed...
Service Delivery
Selective Succession
Draft Dodging
Selective Service
French philosopher who came up with the theory of the separation of powers and checks and balances to create an effective government.
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
Samuel Adams
Also called a tyrant or a despot - Uses their unlimited power for selfish reasons and takes rule by force.
Dictator
Republic
Monarchy
Democracy
Who is the Current President of the USA?
President Joe Biden
"No Taxation with out...."
Recognition
Reenactment
Representation
Restitution
"Workers of the World, Unite!" Property is owned by the community and people are entitled to equal status.
Communism
Democracy
Monarchy
Republic
Who signs bills to become laws?
The Vice President
Senate
The President
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The Prime Minister
The President
Written by Thomas Paine in 1776
Critical Time
Critical Sense
Common Time
Common Sense
How can you help a Non-Profit Organization?
Donate Money or Volunteer
(1689) Followed the principles of Individual Rights. - British subjects has the right to petition, the right to bear arms, etc.
The English Bill of Restitution
The English Bill of Responsibilites
The English Bill of Rights
ARTICLE III
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
(1215) The first document to limit the power of a monarch. Set up the idea of Rule of Law and The Writ of Habeas Corpus
The Magnificent Carta
The Magna Cartel
The Magnificent Cartel
The Magna Carta
An Act of rebellion by the Sons of Liberty where colonists dressed as Indians and emptied 342 chests of tea into the harbor (worth about $1 million today)
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Policy
The British Tea Conspiracy
The British Tea Company
What are the 3 Branches of Government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
A group of 12 peers that determines the verdict in a court case using evidence presented by the prosecution and defense.
Jury
Jugular
Judge
A form of government ruled by a political elite- a small group of people with all the power and wealth.
Democracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Communism
A system of government where all the power is concentrated in the central government.
Unitary
Monarchy
Democracy
Oligarchy
What are the first words of the Constitution?
We the People
We the Prejudice
We the Problem
We the President
God gives everyone the right to life, liberty, and property
Social Contract
Natural Rights
A government where power is held by one ruler chosen by birth and controlled by one family.
Democracy
Monarchy
Communism
Oligarchy
Which branch of government INTERPRETS the law?
Judicial
What 3 Countries are in NAFTA?
France, Russia, and China
Ireland, Scotland, and Australia
Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil
Mexico, United States, and Canada
Someone who moves from one country to another country is called an....
Nationalist
Immigrant
If you are born on U.S. Soil, you are automatically a citizen because of...
Law of the Land
Law of Blood
Law of Soil
Who can Ratify a Treaty?
The Senate
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Religion
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Attainder
The Bill of Righteousness
What does the UN stand for?
United Nations
United Negotiations
United Nigeria
Which system has a Prime Minister?
Presidential System
Federal System
Unitary System
Parliamentary System
Powers listed in the Constitution for the Federal government to address. Also called Expressed or Enumerated powers
Reserved Powers
Delegated Powers
Concurrent Powers
Super Powers
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Eighteen (18)
Twenty (20)
Twenty-one (21)
Law applied to children under 18
Justice Law
Juvenile Law
Judiciary Law
If the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
President of the Military
Commander - in - Chief
Mr. Sodec
English philosopher who developed the ideas of Natural Rights and Natural Law.
John Locke
John Sodec
John Lennon
An example of a Responsibility
Obeying Laws
Paying Taxes
Voting
Something a citizen should do is called...
Responsibility
Obligation
Which Branch of Government ENFORCES the law?
Executive
Powers that are not listed in the Constitution are reserved for the states.
Delegated Powers
Reserved Powers
Supernatural Powers
Concurrent Powers
How many U.S. Senators are there?
One Hundred (100)
50
200
What are the two parts of Congress?
Senate and Legistlative
Executive and Judicial
The Senate and The House of Representatives
Judicial and Senate
How old does a President have to be?
40
45
35
25
The Constitution divides power between the national government and the regional state governments.
Socialism
Federalism
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Powers that are shared by both the federal and the state levels.
Concurrent Powers
Extra Powers
Delegated Powers
Reserved Powers
Something a citizen is required to do is called..
Responsibility
Obligation
ARTICLE 1
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
If your parents are U.S. Citizens, you are a U.S. citizen because of...
Law of the Land
Law of Soil
Law of Blood
What does NAFTA stand for?
North American Free Trade Agreement
North American Forced Treaty Association
Who is in charge of The Executive Branch?
Senate
Supreme Court
The President
House of Representatives
The idea that all people, including rulers and leaders, must obey the law.
Rule of the Land
Rule of Law
Rule of Legacy
Rule of Legislation
An example of an Obligation
Paying Taxes
Community Service
Voting
ARTICLE II
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Which branch of government MAKES the laws?
Legislative
In what month do we vote for The President?
October
December
January
November
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Circuit Court
Judge Judy
The Supreme Court
District Court of Appeals