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History Pages All
For CMCS Civics 7th Grade All Packet Pages Study.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The English brought what tradition with them when they went to america? | Limited and Representative Government. |
| The English were ruled by what for centuries? | A Monarch. |
| King John was forced to sign what document in 1215? | The "Magna Carta" |
| The Magna Carta upheld what two rights? | The Magna Carta protected the english nobles' rights, and limited the power of the monarch. |
| John Locke believed in what? | Natural Law and Social Contract. |
| What did Baron De Montesquieu believe in? | Separation of Powers |
| When was the English Bill of Rights signed? | 1689 |
| What did the pilgrims sign on their way to America? | The Mayflower Compact |
| The Mayflower Compact established what tradition? | Direct Democracy or Self Government. |
| When was the Stamp Act signed? | 1765 |
| What did the Stamp act do? | Require expensive tax stamps on all newspapers and legal documents. |
| What was the American Colonists slogan to the Stamp Act taxes? | "NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION" |
| In response to the Stamp Act, Americans decided to boycott or stop buying what? | British Goods |
| When was the tea act? | 1773 |
| What did the Tea Act do? | It lowered taxes on tea which made merchants have to buy British Tea over others. |
| The "Intolerable" acts was a name the colonists gave to the acts The British made to constrict colonial rights. What was the real name? | The Coercive Acts |
| Thomas Paine published what book when? | Thomas Paine published "Common Sense" in 1776 |
| Who wrote the declaration of independence? | Thomas Jefferson |
| Whose ideas inspired Thomas Jefferson to write the declaration of independence. | John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, and Thomas Paine. |
| Who approved the Declaration of Independence | The Second Continental Congress |
| When was the Declaration of Independence approved by the Second Continental Congress? | July 4th, 1776 |
| What were the Articles of Confederation? | The first attempt of a Constitution for the United States of America |
| Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? | It created a Confederal Government/Weak Government and the delegates wanted to create a Federal Government/Strong Central Government |
| What are the 3 Parts of the Constitution in order? | The Preamble, The 7 Articles, and The 27 Amendments |
| What is the "Preamble"? | The Introduction to the Constitution |
| Name all 7 Articles | Article 1 Legislative, Article 2 Executive, Article 3 Judicial, Article 4, Relationship with states, Article 5 Amendments, Article 6 Supremacy, Article 7 Ratify |
| What are the First 10 Amendments called? | The Bill of Rights |
| What is it called when the Judicial Branch interprets the law? | Judicial Review |
| The President has the task of what? | Carrying out laws |
| According to Article 1 Section 8, only Congress can declare what? | War, and coin money |
| It required How many out of the 13 states to ratify the Constitution? | 9 |
| Popular Sovereignty was what? | The belief that the power lies with the people |
| What does Federalism mean? | States and Federal Government share power. |
| Separation of powers was believed to be what? | The best way to protect the rights of the people. |
| Separation of Powers did what? | Make sure no single branch is more powerful than the rest. |
| Name the 2 things the Executive Branch can do with their Checks and Balances powers? | They can appoint judges, and veto legislation |
| Name the things the Legislative Branch can do with their Checks and Balances powers? | They can Impeach the president, override a veto, reject appointments, refuse treaties, impeach judges, and reject appointments of judges. |
| Name the 2 things the Judicial Branch can do with their Checks and Balances powers? | They can declare presidential actions unconstitutional, and declare acts of legislature unconstitutional. |
| What is the earliest example that impacts our law? | Hammurabi's Code |
| What are the 4 Sources of law? | Statutory law, Case law, Common law, and Constitutional law. |
| What is a statute? | A law passed by any legislative body. |
| What is an ordinance? | A law passed by a local level of government. |
| What is Case law? | A source of law based on the decisions and outcomes of cases heard by the Supreme Court |
| Gideon v. Wainwright was the landmark Supreme Court Case for Case law, When was it and what amendment did it interpret? | It was held in 1963 and interpreted the 6th Amendment. |
| Common law is based on what? | Precedent and customs. |
| What are the 5 types of laws? | Military law, Constitutional law, Criminal law, Civil law, and Juvenile law. |
| Constitutional law is the basis for what? | Much of what becomes "Case" law. |
| Civil laws are for what? | Disputes between people or groups of people in which no criminal laws have been broken. |
| Juvenile law deals with what? | Those who commit crimes against society are considered to be "Juvenile Delinquents" or not old enough for adult courts. |
| What are at least 2 examples of Expressed powers? | Regulating all trade, Conducting foreign affairs, Raise & support armies, Coin or print money, Create postal system, Govern U.S. territories, and Regulate immigration. |
| What are Reserved Powers? | Powers that are kept by the state governments |
| What are at least 2 examples of Reserved Powers? | Provide for public safety, health, welfare within state, Regulate trade within state, Create local governments, Conduct elections, and Establish public school systems. |
| What are Concurrent Powers? | Concurrent Powers are where the authority of the Federal and state governments overlap or are shared. |
| What are at least 2 examples of Concurrent Powers | Enforce the laws, Establish courts, Collect taxes, Borrow money, and Provide for the general welfare |
| What are Implied Powers? | Implied Powers are not specifically listed for congress, but are understood according to Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18. |
| Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 is often known as what? | "The Elastic Clause" |
| What are 2 examples of Implied Powers? | To implement a draft, Use money to support programs, and limiting the number of immigrants in the U.S. |
| Congress cannot pass what laws? | Bills of attainder and Ex Post Facto Laws. |
| Congress cannot suspend what? | The writ of habeas corpus. |
| The purpose of the bill of rights is what? | To protect the rights of the people by limiting the government. |
| How many articles does that Florida Constitution have, and how many does the U.S. Constitution have? | Florida: 12, U.S.: 7 |
| Jurisdiction is what? | The courts authority to hear a case. |
| Exclusive Jurisdiction means what? | Only the federal courts may hear certain cases. |
| Concurrent Jurisdiction is what? | Courts share authority between state and federal courts. |
| District courts have what jurisdiction? | Original Jurisdiction |
| Appellate Jurisdiction is what? | What appeals courts have to review the ruling of a previous court. |
| What is Florida's court system? | A four tiered system |
| How many steps are in the criminal trial process? | 4 steps. |
| What are the 4 steps in the Criminal Trial Process? | 1. Opening statements, 2. Testimony of Witnesses, 3. Closing Statements, and 4. Verdict. |
| Marbury v. Madison established what? | The Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review. |
| Plessy v. Ferguson's outcome was what? | separate facilities for blacks and whites satisfied the 14th Amendment as long as they are“equal”. |
| The Brown v. Board of education case overturned what case? | Plessy v. Ferguson. |
| Gideon v. Wainwright's outcome was what? | Gideon and other poor defendants in criminal cases have the right to a court-appointed attorney. |
| Miranda v. Arizona's outcome was that police cannot question someone unless they have been read their legal rights, what are those rights? | 1. Right to remain silent, 2. Right to an attorney, 3. Anything the person says after stating that he or she understands these rights can and will be used against them in court. |
| In Re Gault's outcome was what? | Minors have the same rights as adults. |
| Tinker v. Des Moines School District's outcome was what? | Students were allowed to wear armbands because it is protected by their first amendment . |
| U.S. v. Nixon's outcome was what? | The president is not above the law. |
| Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier ruled what in the end? | School officials have the right to censor articles in the student newspaper or limit speech that interferes with the school's educational mission. |
| Bush v. Gore's outcome was what? | The recount of the election votes must stop because the manual recount had no uniform way to judge each disputed vote equally, which violated the constitution. |
| District of Columbia v. Heller's outcome was what? | The second amendment does protect an individual to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia. |
| What is Direct Democracy? | A form of government in which all the people meet together at one place to make laws and decide what actions to take. |
| Representative Democracy is what? | A form of government in which the people elect representatives to carry on the work of the government for them. |
| Representative Democracy is also known as what? | A republic. |
| What is a Monarchy? | A government run by a king or queen. |
| What is an Absolute Monarchy? | When the king or queens power is not limited by a constitution or law. |
| What is an Oligarchy? | A government run by just a few people or small group. |
| What is Socialism? | An economic and political system that pushes for society to oversee and run the economy and other parts of daily life. |
| What is Communism? | A government system that calls for the government to own and run all businesses and make all economic choices. |
| What is Domestic Policy? | A policy for situations inside the U.S. borders. |
| What is Foreign Policy? | A policy for situations that involve other nations or events happening outside the U.S. borders. |
| The current U.S. Constitution is a What system? | A Federal System. |
| What is a parliamentary government? | A government that is run by a parliament who work very closely together with the Prime Minister. |
| U.S. elections are a what party system? | 2 party. |
| Presidents are chosen by what? | The Electoral College |
| What counts the votes for elections? | Congress. |
| What is an interest group? | A group of people who share a point of view about an issue. |
| Propaganda is what? | An attempt to promise a particular person or idea. |
| Bias is what? | An unfair preference for or dislike of something. |
| Symbolism is what? | The use of something to represent something else. |
| What amendment defines a citizen? | The 14th amendment. |
| What are a citizens obligations? | Pay taxes, Obey the law, Serve on jury, go to school and defend the nation. |
| What is a citizens responsibilities? | Vote, attend civic meetings, petitioning the government, stay informed and run for office. |
| What are the steps to resolve a state or local problem? | 1. Research Public Policy, 2. Identify proper government agency to address the problem, and 3. Determine a course of action. |
| What is the Common Good? | The reason we should fulfill our duties and obligations. |
| A "Compact" is what? | An agreement or contract among a group of people. |
| What document was stated to have the purpose of protecting "human and natural rights"? | The Declaration of Independence. |
| According to article 1 of the Constitution, Congress has the task of what? | Making laws. |
| Article 4 of the constitution establishes what among states? | Good will. |
| Rule of law stems back to the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights, what were the beliefs that they share? | No one is above the law. |
| Federalism limits what? | The power of the Federal Government. |
| Precedents are what? | Ruling on earlier cases. |
| Civil disputes are what? | Disagreements over non-criminal matters. |
| Those who commit crimes against society under the age of 18 are considered what? | Juvenile Delinquents. |
| Expressed/Enumerated/Delegated powers are what? | Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution. |
| The U.S. Constitution has how many amendments? | 27 Amendments. |
| The Civil War amendments were added for what reason? | To extend civil liberties to newly freed African Americans. |
| The Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution have how many pages? | Florida: 80 U.S.: 5 |
| Which article of the Constitution gives the federal courts "Jurisdiction" over certain kinds of cases? | Article 3 |
| Each U.S. state has at least how many District courts? | 1 Court. |
| What is the role of the jury? | To deliver the verdict in a case. |
| What was the outcome of the case Brown v. Board of Education? | Racial segregation in public education is unconstitutional. |
| Name one big International Organization | NGO/INGO, NAFTA, NATO, IRC, UN, UNICEF, ICJWC, WTO, etc. |
| What is a unitary system of government? | Where all power belongs to a strong national government. |
| At least how many votes from the Electoral College do you need to become president? | 270 Votes. |
| Watchdog Organizations seek to do what? | Watch over government institutions and hold those institutions and officials accountable. |
| How can individuals Influence government? | Vote, Petitioning for the government, joining civil groups and interest groups, running for office, attending civic meetings, and/or communicating with elected officials. |
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