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Civics
7th Grade
05/19/2014

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Who has the five basic political principles?
Definition
Representative government, democracy, rule of law, limited government, and consent of the governed
Term
Who has the document written by George Mason which served as a model for the Bill of Rights an addition to the U.S. Constitution
Definition
Virginia Declaration of rights
Term

Who has the plan of government giving most power to the states, leaving a weak national government?

Definition
The Articles of Confederation
Term
Who has some reasons the Declaration of Independence was written?
Definition
to list complaints agains the English King, declare independence, confirm unalienable rights, and state that all people are equal.
Term
Who has what laid out the structure of our government (document)?
Definition
The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Term
Who has why the charters of the Virginia Company of London were important to settlers?
Definition
Colonists were entitled to the same rights as Englishment
Term
Who has why the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution began with "We the People?"
Definition
to establish the people are the government and the power comes from the people.
Term
Who has two ways to become a U.S. citizen?
Definition
being born in America to American citizens and naturalization
Term
Who has the amendment describing citizenship?
Definition
14th amendment
Term
Who has what an immigrant must do (learn) to become a U.S. citizen?
Definition
the ability to speak and write English and know about American history and principles
Term
Who has the five basic freedoms provided in the first amendment?
Definition
the freedom of religion, press, speech, petition, and assembly
Term
Who has the civic duties a citizen must fulfill?
Definition
obey laws, pay taxes, serve on a jury, and serve in the armed forces if called
Term
Who has some responsibilities of a citizen?
Definition
vote, stay informed, communicate with elected officials, respect the rights of others, hold either elected or appointed office
Term
Who has how the political process if affected by political parties? -what do political parties do?
Definition
educate the voters about issues, locates, nominates, and helps candidates get elected, and serve as a watchdog of officeholders
Term
Who has how we learn the differences between political parties?
Definition
the written platform (party stands on issues) and how it is reflected in campaigning
Term
Who has how the electorate (voters) make descisions?
Definition
knowing fact from opinion, looking for bias, determining sources and recognizing propaganda
Term
Who has the media's function in elections?
Definition
informing the public of the candidates and issues, airing a variety of views, writing and publishing editorials, cartoons and op-ed pieces
Term
Who has a major negative resulting from the high cost of running for public office?
Definition
limiting the people who can afford to run for office
Term
Who has the required qualifications for registering to vote in Virginia?
Definition
U.S. citizenship, Virginia residency, and the age of 18 before election day
Term
Who has predictors of who will most likely vote in an election?
Definition
education, age, income, and registration before the election
Term
Who has how the number of electors (people elected to vote for President and Vice President) is determined?
Definition
the number is based on a state's Congressional representatives
Term
Who has the principle of federalism?
Definition
the division of power between the national and state governments
Term
Who has where local governments get there power?
Definition
from the state
Term
Who has two ways the Constitution insures against abuse of power by any branch of the government?
Definition
Separation of powers between the three branches of government and a system of checks and balances
Term
Who has how amendments are added to the Constitution?
Definition
states ratify after Congress initiates the process
Term
Who has the number of amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
Definition
twenty-seven
Term
Who has two examples of a bicameral (two-house) legislature?
Definition
Congress (Senate and House of Representatives) and the Virginia General Assembly (Senate and House of Delgates)
Term
Who has how laws are made on state and national levels?
Definition
Introduce, committees, debate, vote, and send the new law to the president of government
Term
Who has how policy making is impacted by the executive branch?
Definition
proposes legislation, asks for public support, signs or vetoes legislation, and sees that the new laws are carried out by departments, etc.
Term
Who has a major influence on policies?
Definition
the media
Term
Who has the role of a lobbyist?
Definition
a person who tries to influence the introduction of a bill and a vote for or against the bill
Term
Who has the way adults can help determine public policy?
Definition
voting, lobbying, campaigning, and writing letters
Term
Who has the four levels of the Virginia Judicial System?
Definition
the General District Court, Circuit court, Court of Appeals, and Va. Supreme Court
Term
Who has the three types of business in America?
Definition
propriotorship, partnership, and corporation
Term
Who has what occurs if someone does not fulfill their civic duties?
Definition
legal consequences
Term
Who has why third parties are important?
Definition
introduce a new idea, press for a particular issues, and revolve around a political personality
Term
Who has what rising campaign costs have let to?
Definition
efforts and laws to reform campaign finance actions
Term
Who has what anti-trust laws in America prevent?
Definition
monopolies
Term
Who has reasons why citizens fail to vote?
Definition
lack of interest failure to register
Term
Who has the election that has the largest voter turn-out?
Definition
Presidential Elections
Term
Who has one way Congress can "check" the president?
Definition
can impeach and convict a president
Term
Who has one way the Executive branch can "check" the Judicial Branch?
Definition
will appoint Supreme Court Justices
Term
Who has two types of jurisdiction in the courts?
Definition
original and appellate
Term
Who has the branch of government that includes the U.S. and Va. Supreme courts?
Definition
the branch of government determining if laws are constitutional as well as the acts of the executive branch
Term
Who has Marbury v. Madison
Definition
the Supreme Court case establishing judicial review
Term
Who has the difference between criminal law and civil law?
Definition
civil law settles disputes and criminal law determines guilt in a misdemeanor or felony
Term
Who has due process?
Definition
protection guaranteed by the Constitution against unfair actions and laws of the government
Term
Who has the two amendments providing due process?
Definition
5th and 14th amendments
Term
Who has the amendments that extended due process of the law to the states?
Definition
the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, or
Bill of rights
Term
Who has opportunity cost?
Definition
When someone makes a choice concerning what they chose to give up
Term
Who has the four major economic systems?
Definition
free, command, mixed, and traditional economy
Term
Who has the type of economy found in the U.S.?
Definition
mixed economy
Term
Who has the major advantage of a corporation?
Definition
limited liability
Term
Who has an entrepreneur?
Definition
a person wanting to make a profit and takes the risk to provide goods and services
Term
Who has what constitutes the flow economic flow between consumers, businesses, and markets?
Definition
Resources, goods and services, and money
Term
Who has why the U.S. and Virginia are involved in international trade?
Definition
supply what cannot be produced, to get goods and services cheaper, to create new jobs, and to sell what is produced
Term
Who has three governmental agencies helping with business regulations?
Definition
FCC, EPA, FTC
Term
Who has three governmental services individuals cannot provide?
Definition
build and maintain interstate highways, national defense, and postal services
Term
Who has state and federal governments influences the economy?
Definition
taxing, borrowing, and spending
Term
Who has how Congress has the right to tax?
Definition
16th amendment
Term
Who has the bank of the U.S.?
Definition
Federal Resere System
Term
Who has the major role of the central bank?
Definition
I have to stimulate the economy and issue currency
Term
Who has ways to improve job opportunities and income?
Definition
a strong work ethic, higher skills/education levels, technology skills, and a positive attitude
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