Civics Study Guide

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  1. 3. Bill of Rights: Any powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution go to the state. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
  2. 6. The role of the President that involves making political appointees.
  3. 7. The role of the President that relates to foriegn policy.
  4. 9. The body of Congress that has proportional representation.
  5. 10. The number of hours within which the President must notify Congress of combat operations.
  6. 11. The branch comprised of the President, Vice President, advisors, various departments, and agencies.
  7. 13. The study of the rights and duties of citizens.
  8. 14. To become a citizen of a nation.
  9. 18. There are two houses in Congress. This makes it what?
  10. 20. This group preferred a strong central government. They did not want a bill of rights.
  11. 22. A form of redistricting in which electoral districts are manipulated for a political party.
  12. 24. Government approved hostility between nations.
  13. 25. The powers listed in the Constitution.
  14. 29. A.K.A Jeffersonians
  15. 31. The body of laws that sets the foundation of a government. The supreme law of the land.
  16. 35. This was like a rough draft of the Constitution.
  17. 37. The body that has the power to debate and amend laws.
  18. 39. This Enlightenment thinker influenced the separation of powers/ checks & balances.
  19. 40. A type of government without government.
  20. 42. The final plan of the Great Compromise. Proposed a bicameral legislature.
  21. 43. Bill of Rights: No cruel or unusual punishments such as excessive bail. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
  22. 45. The role of the President that allows him/her to direct troops and launch missiles.
  23. 47. An agreement of citizens to give up some rights for the safety of society.
  24. 51. Representatives that vote for the President.
  25. 53. When representation in the government is based on population size.
  26. 54. Charter, Proprietary, and Royal are all types of English whats.
  27. 55. The use of any obstructive tactics by a Senator to prevent voting on a bill.
  28. 56. A check by the Legislative branch that allows them to try elected officials for crimes.
  29. 57. Bill of Rights: No unlawful searches or seizures. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
  30. 58. This Enlightenment thinker influenced our Social Contract.
  31. 59. A type of Democracy where people directly discuss ideas and issues.
  32. 60. The Small State Plan. Written by William Patterson. Equal representation in Congress
Down
  1. 1. This Enlightenment thinker influenced natural rights (life, liberty, property).
  2. 2. Majority rule.
  3. 4. A command given by the President that hold much of the same force of a law, but can be issued without Congress.
  4. 5. Formal changes made to the Constitution.
  5. 8. This group preferred smaller units of government. They wanted a bill of rights.
  6. 12. The Big State Plan. Written by James Madison. Proportional representation in Congress.
  7. 15. This Enlightenment thinker influenced our first amendment rights.
  8. 16. A type of government where the power is held by one person. The power is usually taken by military force.
  9. 17. Bill of Rights: The right to a jury in a civil case. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
  10. 19. The body of Congress that has equal representation.
  11. 21. Bill of Rights: No unlawful quartering of soldiers. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
  12. 23. A type of Democracy where people elect representatives to speak on their behalf.
  13. 26. A document that is signed in the first step of naturalization.
  14. 27. Bill of Rights: The right to bear arms. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
  15. 28. To be a legal member of a state or nation.
  16. 30. Bill of Rights: The right to a speedy, public trial. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
  17. 32. Bill of Rights: You have rights even if they aren't written down. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
  18. 33. The clause that gives the federal government the power to create laws they deem necessary or proper.
  19. 34. A type of government where the people have control.
  20. 36. A.K.A Hamiltonians
  21. 38. A document written in 1215 that limited the King's power.
  22. 41. A check by the President on the Legislative branch relative to passing laws.
  23. 44. Bill of Rights: The right to freedom of religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
  24. 46. A type of government where the power is held by a king, queen, or other royalty.
  25. 48. A type of government where the power is held by religious leaders.
  26. 49. Bill of Rights: The Miranda rights and due process. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
  27. 50. A fight between militant groups
  28. 52. A type of government where the power is held by a small group of people.