CIVICS FINAL REVIEW

Introduction to civics

Naturalization Definition Limitations

Building Blocks of Society Most basic social institution is the family

history

Declaration of Independence Popular Sovereignty: the power of the government comes from the people Equal rights Government protects those rights Consent of the governed

Constitutional Convention Great/Connecticut Compromise Solution to the problem of representation in congress Three-Fifths Compromise applied to enslave people Ratification 9 states

Constitution: SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND Background Sources of Inspiration include: Colonial Experiences British Tradition John Locke Greece and Rome Greece had idea of direct democracy Rome developed representative democracy

Constitution Separation of Powers-DEFINTION Federalism-DEFINTION 3branches of government Federalism-DEFINTION Separation between state and federal gov Limited Government-CONCEPT Government has to listen to people Government is restricted Checks and Balances Congress can override veto by 2/3 vote in both houses Senate confirms Presidential appointments Popular Sovereignty Judicial Review Supreme court interprets constitution Amendments- PURPOSE- Constitution is flexible

Political theory/forms of government

Political Theory/Types of Government Political Spectrum Communism Democracy Monarchy Totalitarianism/Dictatorship THIS IS A MATCHING SECTION

Article 1: legislative branch MAKES THE LAWS

Legislative Branch Senate and House of Representatives Declare war Powers Given- Declare war Senate and House of Representatives Powers of each- Senate approves treaties Quorum- minimum # needed to have business Terms- 2 years for reps, 6 for senate

Legislative Branch Elastic Clause/Necessary and Proper Clause allows Congress to make laws that are necessary in carrying out its expressed powers POWERS DENIED Ex Post Facto-making something illegal after its done Writ of Habeas Corpus- must be informed of crime Bill of Attainder-conviction without trial Appropriation Bill Must start in the house

Article ii: executive branch ENFORCE THE LAWS

Executive Branch Duties of President Election of President-Electoral College Officially elects president 270 Electoral votes come from # of Senators and Reps in a state Duties of President Pardons Controls Military Proposes Budget Requirements- 35 yrs, Born in US, 14 yrs living here Terms- 4 yr terms, 2 terms limit Impeachment Treason, bribery, and any high crimes and misdemeanors Powers- Chief Diplomat

State of the Union “ He shall from time to time” give an address

Article iii: Judicial Branch INTERPET THE LAWS

Judicial Branch Supreme Court Justice Terms-LIFE Powers Determine if constitution is followed correctly ONLY a Constitutional amendment can change a Supreme Court Decision (besides the supreme Court themselves) Justice Terms-LIFE Powers Judicial Review

Bill of rights MEMORIZE THEM!!!

Bill of Rights Know each one and what number it is Purpose-PROTECT THE PEOPLE FROM GOV Women’s Right to Vote was the 19th Amendment

Local Government

Local Government Charter-DEFINTION Referendum- DEFINTION Revenue-THREE SOURCES Taxes, Fees, State funds Services provided They do NOT provide judicial services Board of Education THEY ARE VOLUNTEERS

MATCHING AND MULITPLE CHOICE State government MATCHING AND MULITPLE CHOICE

State Role of 3 Branches- SAME AS FEDERAL Governor General Assembly Constitution

Foreign policy MATCHING ONLY

Roles in making foreign policy President Congress Department of Defense Department of State National Security Council