mod 6 Flashcards
who wrote the bill of rights
James Madison
Legislative who makes it up, and requirements
1.house of reps, Senate, and congress
2. house of reps- 435 members, must be 25, 2 year term
Senate- 2 per state, must be 30, live in the state they represent, u.s. citizen for 9 years, and serve 6 year terms
Legislative powers (6)
-writes laws
-confirms presidential appointments
-approves treaties
-grants $$
-declares war
-power to impeach
Executive who makes it up, and requirements
- President, Vice President, and cabinet
- The president must be 35, living in the u.s. for 14 years, born in u.s., can serve 2 4 year terms
Executive powers (8)
-propose laws
-administer laws
-command armed forces
-appoint ambassadors and gov. officials
-conducts foreign policies
-makes treaties
-pardon criminals
-veto congress
Judicial who makes it up and what are the requirements
- supreme court
- have to have been a lawyer and judge, serve for life or till retirement
Judicial powers (3)
-interpret constitution and other laws
-review lower court decisions
-review weather or not something is constitutional (Judicial review)
bill of rights 1- 5 freedoms
- freedom of speech
2.freedom of assembly
3.freedom of religion
4.freedom of press
5.freedom of petitions
bill of rights 2
you have the right to own weapons to protect against government abuse
bill of rights 3
soldiers will not live in your home
bill of rights 4
government can not search without a warrant or reason
bill of rights 5
-people accused of a crime have the right to remain silent and not be charged of the same crime twice
-the government must follow legal procedures during trials and arrest (due process)
-if the government takes your property they must pay you for it (eminent domain)
bill of rights 6
people accused of a crime have the right to a fair speedy trial in criminal cases, right to a jury, and are entitled to an attorney
bill of rights 7
you have the right to a jury trial in civil cases if the amount is over 20 dollars
bill of rights 8
the government can not over charge for bail or fines,and is not allowed to torture you for a crime
bill of rights 9
people have rights not specifically written in the constitution
bill of rights 10
states have power not specifically listed in the constitution (power to choose)
how can someone become a u.s. citizen
-born in the u.s.
-one parent is a citizen
-naturalization
define natrualization
live in u.s. for 5 years before applying, apply for citizenship+pay, pass citizens test, take oath of allegiance m can not be vice president or president
duties and responsibilities of u.s. citizens
-must obey laws
-pay taxes: public service taxes, sales tax, property tax, tariffs, sometimes income tax to federal/state gov.
-men must register for draft at 18
how do citizens influence gov.
-write letters to congressmen
-interest groups: people w/ similar interests in certain issues
-political impact groups: groups that collect money for candidates who support certain issues
