Political Parties: Questions Flashcards
What is the difference in civil and criminal law?
Civil law deals with disputes between people, while criminal law deals with individuals who have broken the law.
Why do you think the burden of proof is different for civil and criminal cases?
criminal cases are generally considered more serious, and in some instances people could go to jail for life or receive the death penalty so the jury should have no doubt (beyond a reasonable doubt) that the person is guilty. In civil cases they just have to have a preponderance of evidence, or prove that something most likely happened.
Why are elections important in the United States
that it’s an important part of ensuring the government is governed by the people
What is the difference in a general + primary election
Primary election narrows down the field of candidates in
a political party to one. General election determines the winner of the election
How are Presidential elections different from other elections?
Presidential elections use the Electoral College, the indirect method of electing the president.
Why are political parties important in Congress?
The majority party has a lot of power within their house of Congress to influence the legislation that comes to the floor and gets passed in Congress.
What are the two main political parties in the United States
Democrats and Republicans
