Emma Jones Flashcards
(25 cards)
the government should not pay for any schools.all schools should be private, extreme right(republican) extreme left(democrat)
Extreme right
the government should guarantee that everyone will have jobs and receive an annual income,Extreme right or extreme left
Extreme left
people should pay for their own retirement.social security should be abolished,Extreme right or extreme left
Extreme right
the government should not provide services that a person or business could provide,Extreme right or extreme left
extreme right
the government should own all the forest to make sure timber is managed properly,Extreme right or extreme left
Extreme left
the government should ban the use of pesticides on food crops,Extreme right or extreme left
Extreme left
consent of governed
the people are source of any and all governmental power
democracy
in a democratic system of the government,the people rule
rule of law
the government and those who govern are bound by the law,as are those who are governed
what are the two reasons why citizens fail to vote
lake of interest,failure to register
name the Qualifications to register to vote in Virginia
Citizen of the united states,resident of Virginia and precinct,at least 18 years of age by day of general election
Lobbying
seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or aaainst a bill
Judicial review
the supreme courts of the united states and Virginia determine the constitutionality of laws and acts of the executive branch of government
DUTIES OF CITIZENS,people who choose not to fulfill these civic duties face legal consequences
serve on a jury or as a witness in court,when summoned.obey laws.pay taxes.serve in the armed forces,if called
what are the two ways you can register to vote
in person at the registar’s office,as the division of motor vehicle,or at other designated sites.
by mail-in application
what is the winner takes all?
when delegates are awarded only to the candidate who wins the preference votes.
how many days is the voter registration closed?
22 days
what is the chief of party?
leader of a political party that controls the executive branch
what is the chief diplomat?
architect of american foreign policy
what is the chief legislator?
proposer of the legislative agenda
what is the chief executive?
head of the executive branch of government
what is the commander-in-chief?
head of the nation’s armed forces
what is the chief of the state?
ceremonial head of the government
what is the chief citizen?
representative of all of the people
