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Civics final study 1
Applicable questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the difference between civic duty and responsibility? | Civic duty is required of citizens, whereas civic responsibility is expected |
| What steps does a person take to become a citizen? | The naturalization process has 10 steps, all of which consist of tests, requirements, and exams, concluding with an oath. |
| What is “no taxation without representation?” | A phrase that states that people should not be taxed for something they don't have a say in. |
| What was John Locke's influence? | Locke influenced Thomas Jefferson (Declaration of Independence) |
| Why did colonists fear a strong central government? | They didn't want to relive the kind of oppression experienced under British rule |
| What were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? | The Articles of Confederation lacked power in general and didn’t have enough influence to order people around. |
| What did the Great Compromise do? | It established the US legislature as a two-house (aka bicameral) law-making body |
| Why was adding the Bill of Rights important? | It addressed concerns on a corrupt and powerful central government that would be a danger to individual liberties |
| What rights are protected by the 1st Amendment? | Freedom of speech, press, religion, right to petition, etc. |
| When is a search warrant not needed? | When probable cause/an immediate threat is present. |
| Why are 3rd parties important? | 3rd parties provide more choices while also influencing the ideas of main parties |
| What factors influence voting? | Affiliation with parties and candidates as well as physical limitations |
| Describe the House of Representatives | 435 members, number per state varies depending on the population. Purpose is to makes and pass federal laws |
| Describe the Senate | 100 members, two from each state. Purpose is to approve or reject presidential nominations, treaties, and legislation. |
| How does a bill become a law? | Multiple rounds through the Senate and House of Representatives, each step being completed with a vote. The bill finally becomes a law when the president approves it. |
| What checks do the legislative branch have over the executive branch? | Override vetoes, confirm or reject appointments |
| What is the judicial branch’s job? | Interpret the meaning of a law and decide whether a law is relevant to a particular set of facts |
| What are the goals of foreign policy? | Advance democracy, human rights, and other global interests |
| Why does the US trade and put restrictions on trade? | to advance U.S. economic growth and competitiveness |
| Why does the US use military intervention? | For opportunities to show other countries what they stand for/seek along with seeking out economic opportunity |
| Why provide humanitarian aid? | To help people in crisis by providing lifesaving supplies, labor, and other resources |
| What are 3 beliefs of the republican party? | Stronger central government, less gun laws, against reproductive rights/abortion |
| What are 3 beliefs of the democrat party? | More gun laws, wants to protect the people, support for reproductive rights/abortion |
| How does gerrymandering affect elections? | Elections can result in unfair turnouts because of the poor representation of one political party compared to the other(s). |
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ekbeck
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