Government Test Flashcards
What is Natural Rights?
Rights that people have under natural law. Example: life, liberty, property.
Does the Constitution address the topic of political parties?
No
What is Shay’s Rebellion?
Farmer Shea lead a rebellion where people broke into an armory and forced the courts to shut down in 1786. The state decided to tax people rather than print new money to pay the state debts. The farmers stop the courts to stop them from foreclosing on farms that could not pay the new taxes.
How many Executive Departments are there?
15
Virginia plan versus New Jersey plan
The Virginia plan said that the legislation should be based on the states population, so states with bigger populations have more representation. The New Jersey plan was to have Congress show an equal amount of representation, so regardless of size, each state would have one representative.
Why is the elastic clause necessary?
The farmers knew that society would change, but they wanted the laws to remain in place, so the elastic clause allows for looser interpretation while still maintaining the standard government.
Supremacy clause – article 6
Constitution and federal are supreme law of the land.
When was the bill of rights added?
December 15, 1791
What are enumerated powers?
Powers written in the Constitution
What is political ideology?
The set of believes that make up a political system. Ex: that ideology of democracy is different from communism, etc.
Who draws congressional districts?
Legislature
What happens on in the Inauguration day/January 20?
The president of the United States gets sworn into office
Who is the chief justice?
John Roberts Jr.
What qualifications does someone need in order to be president?
The person must be a natural born US citizen and be at least 35 years old.
How long can someone be president of United States?
Two terms. Each term is four years.
