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| Who has the five basic political principles? |
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| Representative government, democracy, rule of law, limited government, and consent of the governed |
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| Who has the document written by George Mason which served as a model for the Bill of Rights an addition to the U.S. Constitution |
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| Virginia Declaration of rights |
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Who has the plan of government giving most power to the states, leaving a weak national government? |
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| The Articles of Confederation |
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| Who has some reasons the Declaration of Independence was written? |
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| to list complaints agains the English King, declare independence, confirm unalienable rights, and state that all people are equal. |
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| Who has what laid out the structure of our government (document)? |
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| The Constitution and the Bill of Rights |
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| Who has why the charters of the Virginia Company of London were important to settlers? |
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| Colonists were entitled to the same rights as Englishment |
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| Who has why the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution began with "We the People?" |
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| to establish the people are the government and the power comes from the people. |
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| Who has two ways to become a U.S. citizen? |
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| being born in America to American citizens and naturalization |
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| Who has the amendment describing citizenship? |
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| Who has what an immigrant must do (learn) to become a U.S. citizen? |
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| the ability to speak and write English and know about American history and principles |
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| Who has the five basic freedoms provided in the first amendment? |
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| the freedom of religion, press, speech, petition, and assembly |
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| Who has the civic duties a citizen must fulfill? |
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| obey laws, pay taxes, serve on a jury, and serve in the armed forces if called |
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| Who has some responsibilities of a citizen? |
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| vote, stay informed, communicate with elected officials, respect the rights of others, hold either elected or appointed office |
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| Who has how the political process if affected by political parties? -what do political parties do? |
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| educate the voters about issues, locates, nominates, and helps candidates get elected, and serve as a watchdog of officeholders |
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| Who has how we learn the differences between political parties? |
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| the written platform (party stands on issues) and how it is reflected in campaigning |
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| Who has how the electorate (voters) make descisions? |
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| knowing fact from opinion, looking for bias, determining sources and recognizing propaganda |
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| Who has the media's function in elections? |
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| informing the public of the candidates and issues, airing a variety of views, writing and publishing editorials, cartoons and op-ed pieces |
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| Who has a major negative resulting from the high cost of running for public office? |
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| limiting the people who can afford to run for office |
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| Who has the required qualifications for registering to vote in Virginia? |
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| U.S. citizenship, Virginia residency, and the age of 18 before election day |
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| Who has predictors of who will most likely vote in an election? |
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| education, age, income, and registration before the election |
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| Who has how the number of electors (people elected to vote for President and Vice President) is determined? |
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| the number is based on a state's Congressional representatives |
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| Who has the principle of federalism? |
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| the division of power between the national and state governments |
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| Who has where local governments get there power? |
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| Who has two ways the Constitution insures against abuse of power by any branch of the government? |
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| Separation of powers between the three branches of government and a system of checks and balances |
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| Who has how amendments are added to the Constitution? |
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| states ratify after Congress initiates the process |
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| Who has the number of amendments to the U.S. Constitution? |
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| Who has two examples of a bicameral (two-house) legislature? |
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| Congress (Senate and House of Representatives) and the Virginia General Assembly (Senate and House of Delgates) |
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| Who has how laws are made on state and national levels? |
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| Introduce, committees, debate, vote, and send the new law to the president of government |
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| Who has how policy making is impacted by the executive branch? |
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| proposes legislation, asks for public support, signs or vetoes legislation, and sees that the new laws are carried out by departments, etc. |
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| Who has a major influence on policies? |
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| Who has the role of a lobbyist? |
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| a person who tries to influence the introduction of a bill and a vote for or against the bill |
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| Who has the way adults can help determine public policy? |
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| voting, lobbying, campaigning, and writing letters |
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| Who has the four levels of the Virginia Judicial System? |
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| the General District Court, Circuit court, Court of Appeals, and Va. Supreme Court |
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| Who has the three types of business in America? |
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| propriotorship, partnership, and corporation |
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| Who has what occurs if someone does not fulfill their civic duties? |
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| Who has why third parties are important? |
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| introduce a new idea, press for a particular issues, and revolve around a political personality |
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| Who has what rising campaign costs have let to? |
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| efforts and laws to reform campaign finance actions |
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| Who has what anti-trust laws in America prevent? |
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| Who has reasons why citizens fail to vote? |
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| lack of interest failure to register |
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| Who has the election that has the largest voter turn-out? |
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| Who has one way Congress can "check" the president? |
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| can impeach and convict a president |
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| Who has one way the Executive branch can "check" the Judicial Branch? |
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| will appoint Supreme Court Justices |
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| Who has two types of jurisdiction in the courts? |
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| Who has the branch of government that includes the U.S. and Va. Supreme courts? |
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| the branch of government determining if laws are constitutional as well as the acts of the executive branch |
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| Who has Marbury v. Madison |
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| the Supreme Court case establishing judicial review |
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| Who has the difference between criminal law and civil law? |
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| civil law settles disputes and criminal law determines guilt in a misdemeanor or felony |
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| protection guaranteed by the Constitution against unfair actions and laws of the government |
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| Who has the two amendments providing due process? |
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| Who has the amendments that extended due process of the law to the states? |
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the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, or
Bill of rights |
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| Who has opportunity cost? |
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| When someone makes a choice concerning what they chose to give up |
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| Who has the four major economic systems? |
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| free, command, mixed, and traditional economy |
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| Who has the type of economy found in the U.S.? |
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| Who has the major advantage of a corporation? |
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| a person wanting to make a profit and takes the risk to provide goods and services |
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| Who has what constitutes the flow economic flow between consumers, businesses, and markets? |
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| Resources, goods and services, and money |
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| Who has why the U.S. and Virginia are involved in international trade? |
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| supply what cannot be produced, to get goods and services cheaper, to create new jobs, and to sell what is produced |
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| Who has three governmental agencies helping with business regulations? |
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| Who has three governmental services individuals cannot provide? |
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| build and maintain interstate highways, national defense, and postal services |
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| Who has state and federal governments influences the economy? |
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| taxing, borrowing, and spending |
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| Who has how Congress has the right to tax? |
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| Who has the bank of the U.S.? |
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| Who has the major role of the central bank? |
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| I have to stimulate the economy and issue currency |
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| Who has ways to improve job opportunities and income? |
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| a strong work ethic, higher skills/education levels, technology skills, and a positive attitude |
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