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THIS. IS. JEOPARDY. Your. With. Host. MRS. IMMINGS. Unit #1. Unit #2. Unit #3. Unit #4. Unit #5. Core Principles. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 200. 200. 200. 200. 200. 200. 300. 300. 300. 300. 300. 300. 400. 400. 400. 400. 400. 400. 500. 500. 500. 500.
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THIS IS JEOPARDY
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Unit #1 Unit #2 Unit #3 Unit #4 Unit #5 Core Principles 100 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500 500
a type of government with absolute, unrestricted power Examples: Dictatorship, Communism, Fascism, Absolute Monarchy A 100
Define Republic & identify if it is a limited or unlimited form of government A 200
A form of government in which the people elect representatives to carry on the work of the government for them. Limited Government A 200
What are the five sources of power for governments? *Which is most common for unlimited governments? A 300
Constitution, Rule of Law, Military Strength, Divine/Natural Law, International Law *Military Strength A 300
What is the purpose of all governments to some degree? A 400
To provide order and necessities for a people – the extent depends on who is valued by that government! A 400
What is the specific purpose of a democratic government such as the United States? A 500
To empower the citizens by protecting rights/freedoms, promoting economic independence A 500
Identify a constitutional right and a general freedom Americans have. B 100
Answers will vary: Speech, religion, bear arms Choose job, travel B 100
Identify a Constitutional responsibility & general responsibility of American citizens B 200
Pay Taxes, follow laws, serve jury duty, sign up for draft Attend school, pay bills, take care of family B 200
What is a citizen? B 300
A member of a nation B 300
How are rights/responsibilities dependent on each other? Example? B 400
Each is guaranteed by the other – for instance we want the right of a fair trial by jury, but must be willing to serve jury duty to protect that right for others B 400
Why are rights & responsibilities important in a democracy? B 500
Having/exercising rights ensures the idea of popular sovereignty where the people have the power. Exercising responsibilities fulfills the citizens’ end of the social contract – when we don’t fulfill responsibilities the gov’t will take more power to fill in the gaps B 500
What is the difference between a statutory law and common law? C 100
Statutory Law – one passed by legislature Common Law – one created by a court decision C 100
Legislative – “legislate” or pass laws Executive – “execute” or carry out/enforce laws Judicial – “adjudicate” or interpret laws C 200
Who are the members of the branch of government (select by team who just took a turn)? C 300
Legislative: House & Senate Executive: President, VP, Cabinet Judicial: Supreme Court, & lower courts C 300
DAILY DOUBLE DAILY DOUBLE Place A Wager C 400
What is the Writ of Habeas Corpus (more than the literal translation)? C 400
“you may have the body;” an order to have a person to be brought before a court so that the court may ascertain whether the detention/arrest is lawful C 400
What is jurisdiction? C 500
the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies. C 500
What is the difference between partisanship and bipartisanship? D 100
Partisan – firmly supporting one party’s beliefs and resisting compromise, often without respect to the affect on the public Bi-Partisan – supported by two political parties; politicians compromised for the best decision for society D 100
What are the steps in the election process in a presidential race? D 200
Primary elections National Conventions (of political party) General election Electoral College vote D 200
Explain two major campaign techniques employed by politicians. D 300
Stumping – traveling to give speeches to persuade audiences to support a candidate, through voting and campaign donations. Mudslinging - the practice of trying to discredit political opponents by spreading lies, distortions, and innuendo about them. Propaganda - Any technique that attempts to influence mass public opinion. Frequently considered to use manipulation. D 300
The final vote for president by having a representative vote from each state based on the popular vote; each state’s # of votes based on population D 400
Why is the U.S. considered a 2 party system even though there are many parties? D 500
The Republicans and Democrats have been able to be broad enough to appeal to most people & raise money so they are the only really successful parties. D 500
What is the difference between civil & criminal cases? E 100
A criminal case involves a broken law and is against the government. A civil case involves injuries between two people/groups. E 100
4th – Investigation (privacy) 5th – Arrest (self-incrimination) 6th – Trial (fair, speedy, jury) 7th – Trial for civil cases 8th – Punishment (bail & cruel/ unusual punishment) E 200