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To serve in the Florida state legislature, a candidate must be at least ______ years old.

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To be eligible to run for the U.S. House of Representatives, a candidate must be at least 30 years old.

False (B)

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to serve as a Florida state senator?

  • Must be at least 30 years old
  • Must hold residency in the state they are seeking office in
  • Must have been a U.S. citizen for at least nine years
  • Must be a registered voter (correct)

    • What is the minimum residency requirement for a candidate seeking to serve in the Florida state legislature?

    <p>Two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following offices with their respective minimum age requirements:

    <p>U.S. President = 35 U.S. Senator = 30 Florida State Representative = 25 Florida State Senator = 30 U.S. Representative = 25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement for voting in Florida?

    <p>Having a driver's license (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Florida, citizens convicted of felonies can vote immediately after their conviction.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main types of primary elections?

    <p>Open Primary and Closed Primary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    General elections in the United States are held on the first Tuesday of November in ______ years.

    <p>even numbered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following political party positions with their corresponding party:

    <p>Increasing access to healthcare = Democratic Party Reducing taxes and business regulations = Republican Party Increasing border security = Republican Party Increasing wages for lower income workers = Democratic Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for calling the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

    <p>To revise the Articles of Confederation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Articles of Confederation granted the national government the power to tax.

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    What compromise resolved the differences between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?

    <p>The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Three-Fifths Compromise determined that enslaved people would count as ______ of a free person for representation in Congress.

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    Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:

    <p>Federalists = Supporters of the Constitution Antifederalists = Opponents of the Constitution The Preamble = Introduces the purpose of the Constitution Amendments = Changes or additions to the Constitution Bill of Rights = The first ten amendments to the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a power granted to Congress under the Constitution?

    <p>Tax exports (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Electoral College was established as a compromise during the Constitutional Convention.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process for amending the United States Constitution?

    <p>Two-thirds of both houses of Congress must approve the amendment, and then three-fourths of the states must ratify it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three qualifications to be President of the United States?

    <p>Must be at least 35 years old, must be a natural born citizen, must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The highest court in the United States is the ______ of the United States.

    <p>Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To be governor of Florida, a person must be at least 35 years old.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of government with its description:

    <p>Democracy = Rule by the people Oligarchy = Rule by a small group of people Autocracy = Rule by one person Monarchy = Rule by a king or queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two qualifications required to be a mayor in Florida?

    <p>Must be a resident of the city they are running in, Must be a registered voter in the city they are running in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these types of laws is passed by the legislature?

    <p>Statutory Law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Civil cases are brought by the government against a person accused of committing a crime.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main types of court cases?

    <p>Civil cases and criminal cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Florida Legislature?

    <p>To enact new laws and amend or repeal existing laws (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    City councils in Florida do not involve citizens in the decision-making process.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who heads the Senate in the Florida Legislature?

    <p>Senate president</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Municipal governments are governed by elected _____ and _____ who create local laws.

    <p>councilmembers, commissioners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the officials with their corresponding roles in municipal governments:

    <p>Mayor = Typically has veto power over council legislation City Councilmember = Elected to make policies and decisions Commissioner = Elected to create local laws City Charter = Guides city law-making processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT one of the acts passed by the British Parliament that angered the colonists?

    <p>Sugar Act (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Articles of Confederation created a government with multiple branches.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant pamphlet did Thomas Paine publish in January of 1776?

    <p>Common Sense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of __________ asserts that there should be no taxation without representation.

    <p>no taxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the Enlightenment thinker with their contribution:

    <p>John Locke = Natural Law and Social Contract Baron de Montesquieu = Separation of Powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event is considered the first battle of the American Revolution?

    <p>Lexington and Concord (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Declaration of Independence was issued by the First Continental Congress.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the Coercive Acts also known as in the colonies?

    <p>Intolerable Acts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Florida Legislature

    The legislative body that meets annually for 60 days to create laws in Florida.

    Legislative Districts

    Areas created based on population for representation in the legislature.

    Municipal Governments

    Local governments in cities and towns, managing local policies and laws.

    Councilmembers and Commissioners

    Elected officials responsible for creating local laws in municipalities.

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    Veto and Override

    The mayor can reject council decisions, but councils can override with enough votes.

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    Presidency Qualifications

    Must be at least 35 years old, a natural born citizen, and have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.

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    Florida Governor Requirements

    Must be at least 30 years old and a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years.

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    Mayor Qualifications in Florida

    Must be a resident and a registered voter in the city they run in.

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    Supreme Court

    The highest court in the United States.

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    Civil Cases

    Legal disputes brought by individuals or parties to recover property or enforce contracts.

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    Criminal Cases

    Legal actions initiated by the government against individuals accused of crimes.

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    Natural Law

    Rights believed to be inherent and universal to all humans.

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    Statutory Law

    Laws created by legislative bodies, such as acts passed by Congress.

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    Florida Senate Candidate Requirements

    To become a senator in Florida, candidates must be at least 30, a citizen for 9 years, and a state resident.

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    Florida House of Representatives Candidate Requirements

    To become a representative in Florida, candidates must be at least 25, a citizen for 7 years, and a state resident.

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    Local Legislature Requirements in Florida

    Candidates for local legislatures must be registered voters and residents of their county.

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    Age Requirement for Florida Senators

    Candidates must be at least 30 years old to serve as a senator in Florida.

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    U.S. President Qualifications

    Requirements to serve as U.S. president: must be 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a resident for 14 years.

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    Articles of Confederation

    The first governing document of the US, establishing a weak federal government.

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    Shays’ Rebellion

    An armed uprising in 1786 that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles.

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    Virginia Plan

    A proposal favoring larger states, based on population for representation.

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    New Jersey Plan

    A proposal favoring smaller states, providing equal representation for all states.

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    Great Compromise

    An agreement that merged the Virginia and New Jersey Plans for legislative structure.

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    Three-Fifths Compromise

    An agreement counting enslaved persons as three-fifths for congressional representation.

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    Bill of Rights

    The first ten amendments to the US Constitution guaranteeing individual rights.

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    Amendment Process

    The method by which changes are made to the US Constitution, requiring 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of states.

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    Voting Requirements in Florida

    Citizens must be U.S. citizens, legal residents of Florida, and at least 18 years old to vote.

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    Primaries

    Elections where political parties select candidates for the general election, including open and closed primaries.

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    General Elections

    Held on the first Tuesday of November in even-numbered years; winners take office.

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    Role of Political Parties

    Political parties recruit candidates, influence officeholders, and support public policies to win elections.

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    Democratic vs Republican Parties

    Democrats favor healthcare access and taxes, while Republicans focus on tax reduction and national defense.

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    No taxation without representation

    A principle that taxes should not be imposed without consent from represented individuals.

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    Writ of habeas corpus

    A legal order requiring that a detained person be brought before a judge.

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    Separation of Powers

    The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches.

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    Common Sense

    A pamphlet by Thomas Paine advocating for American independence.

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    Declaration of Independence

    The document declaring the colonies' freedom from British rule, adopted on July 4, 1776.

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    First Continental Congress

    A gathering of colonial representatives in 1774 to address British actions.

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    Study Notes

    Citizenship

    • Natural Born Citizen: Citizenship acquired through the "Law of Blood" (parentage) or the "Law of Soil" (birthplace).
    • Naturalization: The legal process for becoming a citizen. Requirements include:
      • Being at least 18 years old
      • Having been a permanent resident for 5+ years
      • Demonstrating good moral character
      • Proficiency in English
      • Knowledge of US history and government
      • Demonstrating loyalty to the US
    • Naturalization - Continue:
      • Meeting permanent residency requirements
      • Completing a citizenship application
      • Fingerprint and background check
      • Interview with a government official
      • Passing an English and civics test
      • Taking an oath of allegiance

    Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens

    • Duties:
      • Obeying the law
      • Defending your country
      • Serving on a jury or as a witness
      • Paying taxes
      • Attending school
    • Responsibilities:
      • Common good – the well-being of all citizens
      • Participating in the political process
      • Voting
      • Holding office
      • Campaigning
      • Influencing government
      • Serving your community

    Influences on America's Constitutional Republic

    • Ancient Greece and Rome:
      • Ancient Athens is the birthplace of democracy.
      • Greeks emphasized civic participation.
      • Ideas of written constitutions come from Greek philosophers.
      • Rome established the principle of a republic.
      • Rome's written laws established rule of law and equal protection under the law.
      • Rome separated powers among different government officials

    Judeo-Christian Ethical Ideas

    • Judeo-Christian ideas influenced many Americans and our constitutional republic.
    • Key beliefs include:
      • Belief in justice and fairness
      • Belief in individual worth
      • Belief in personal responsibility
      • Belief in the rule of law
      • These ideas are evident in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the American legal system.

    Foundations of Government

    • Magna Carta (1215):
      • Limited government power
      • Established due process of law
      • Guaranteed right to a fair trial (trial by jury of peers)
      • Established the right to justice
    • Mayflower Compact (1620):
      • A written plan for a democratic government in North America
      • Established the concepts of social contract and consent of the governed
    • English Bill of Rights (1689):
    • Outlined rights included in the US Constitution, particularly the Bill of Rights - Included rights like no taxation without representation, right to a fair trial, no excessive punishment, and writ of habeas corpus

    Enlightenment Thinkers

    • John Locke:
      • Ideas of Natural Law – right to life, liberty, and property
      • Social Contract
    • Baron de Montesquieu:
    • Separation of Powers

    Road to the Declaration of Independence

    • Laws passed by the King and Parliament after the French and Indian War angered the colonists.
    • Key events include:
      • Stamp Act (1765) -The Quartering Act (1765)
      • Declaratory Act (1766)
      • Townshend Acts (1767)
      • Boston Massacre (March 5, 1770)
      • Tea Act (1773)
      • Boston Tea Party (December 1773)
      • Coercive Acts (1774)
      • First Continental Congress (1774) meeting with representatives to consider British actions
      • Battle of Lexington and Concord (April 1775)
      • Second Continental Congress (May 1775) meeting with representatives from the colonies, the meeting issued the Declaration of Independence.
      • Common Sense published by Thomas Paine (1776) which gave arguments for colonies to be independent from Great Britain as a significant influence for the declaration of independence
      • Declaration of Independence issued by the Second Continental Congress (July 4, 1776)

    Structure of the Declaration of Independence

    • Preamble: Explains the theory of government and the right to declare independence.
    • List of Grievances: Complaints towards the king and the British government.
    • Formal Declaration and Conclusion: States that the colonies are free and independent states.

    The Articles of Confederation

    • The first plan of government for the newly formed independent states.
    • Created a government with only one branch (a one-house legislature).
    • The government had the power to declare war, and make treaties with other countries.

    Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

    • No national court system.
    • Changes to the Articles required unanimous consent from all 13 states.
    • 9 out of 13 states were required to pass laws
    • Congress lacked the power to tax or regulate trade.
    • No executive branch to enforce laws.
    • No power to raise troops
    • Shays' Rebellion highlighted the need for a new constitution.

    Creating a New Constitution

    • In the spring of 1787, 55 delegates gathered in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation.
    • Virginia Plan: Favored by large states, called for a strong national government with two houses of Congress based on population.
    • New Jersey Plan: Favored by small states, called for a single house of Congress with equal representation for each state.
    • The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise): Solved the differences by creating a bicameral legislature (Senate and House of Representatives).

    Other Compromises at the Constitutional Convention

    • Three-Fifths Compromise: Enslaved people counted as three-fifths of a person for representation in Congress.
    • Congress could regulate trade between states and other countries.
    • Congress could not tax exports.
    • Congress could not ban the slave trade until 1808.
    • Electoral College: Established a system for electing the President of the United States.

    Federalists and Anti-Federalists

    • Federalists:
      • Supported a strong central government
      • Supported the ratification of the Constitution
      • Wrote the Federalist Papers
    • Anti-Federalists:
      • Favored protecting individual rights
      • Wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
      • Wrote the Anti-Federalist Papers

    Organization of the US Constitution

    • Three main parts
      • Preamble
      • Articles (describing how the government is structured and how it can be changed)
      • Amendments (changes to the constitution; the first ten are the Bill of Rights)

    The Preamble to the US Constitution

    • Lays out the purpose of the document
    • Introduces the Constitution

    The Articles of the US Constitution

    • Section 1: Introduces the reasons for the document
    • Article I: Outlines the legislative branch
    • Article II: Outlines the executive branch
    • Article III: Outlines the judicial branch
    • Article IV: Describes the relationships between the states
    • Article V: Describes how to amend the Constitution
    • Article VI: Declares the Constitution the supreme law of the land
    • Article VII: Lists the requirements for ratifying the Constitution

    Amendments to the US Constitution

    • Modifications (changes) to the Constitution (27 in total)
    • First 10 Amendments: Known as the Bill of Rights, protecting individual rights

    Amending the US and Florida Constitution

    • Amending the US Constitution Requires 2/3 of Congress to propose an amendment, and 3/4 of the states to ratify it.
    • Amending the Florida Constitution: Requires 3/5 of the House and Senate Constitution Commission to propose and for 60% of the electorate to approve the proposed amendment

    Comparing US and Florida Constitutions

    • Similarities: Both begin with "We the People," outlining the power of the people
    • Differences: the US Constitution is shorter and more broad, whereas the Florida constitution is longer and addresses more specific topics.

    Civil War Amendments

    • 13th Amendment: Abolished slavery
    • 14th Amendment: Defines citizenship (no matter their race, religion, or ethnicity; people are equally protected under the law).
    • 15th Amendment: Granted voting rights to all men regardless of their race.

    Voting Amendments

    • 15th Amendment: Granted suffrage to African American men.
    • 19th Amendment: Granted suffrage to women.
    • 24th Amendment: Outlawed poll taxes as a prerequisite for voting.
    • 26th Amendment: Lowered the voting age to 18.

    The Voting Rights Act of 1965

    • Outlawed discriminatory voting practices.
    • Prohibited states from imposing voting qualifications or standards that discriminated on the basis of race or color.

    Federalism

    • A system of government in which power is shared between the federal (national) government and state governments.

    Types of Governments

    • Democracy:
      • Direct democracy (citizens directly participate in decision-making)
      • Representative democracy/ republic (citizens elect representatives to make decisions)
    • Oligarchy: Rule by a few powerful people (e.g., politically well-connected individuals)
    • Autocracy Rule by one (e.g., monarch)
    • Monarchy Rule by a king or queen (e.g., Constitutional Monarchy in which the king or queen's powers are restricted by the constitution)
    • Other Forms of Government: Totalitarianism, authoritarianism, republic, direct democracy, and anarchy.

    Economic Systems

    • Capitalism: Private ownership of property and businesses
    • Socialism: The government owns essential industries, but citizens may still own nonessential industries
    • Communism: All property, businesses, and industries are owned by the government

    Levels of Government and Branches

    • US Government is composed of three levels, Federal (National), State, and Local.

    The Role of the Judicial Branch

    • Interpret and define laws.
    • Hear cases, and decide how the law should apply to the case.
    • Remember federalism: the courts are divided between federal courts(federal law), and state courts (state laws).

    Systems of Government

    • Unitary: Central government is superior to subunits.
    • Federal: Central and subunit governments share equal power.
    • Confederal: Subunits are superior to the central government, controlling it.

    Types of Court Cases

    • Civil Cases: Brought by a person or party to recover property or to protect civil rights.
    • Criminal Cases: Brought by the government against a person accused of committing a crime.

    Federal and State Courts

    • Dual Court System, with both systems for handling differing levels of law, (e.g. federal or state criminal charges).

    Sources and Types of Laws

    • Natural Law: Universal rights, or morals that are inherent to human beings.
    • Statutory Law: Laws passed by a legislature.
    • Constitutional Law: Laws based on the interpretation and application of the Constitution.
    • Common Law: Legal precedents that are derived from customs and previous legal decisions.

    Landmark Supreme Court Cases

    • Provide important legal precedents and principles.
    • Examples include cases like Marbury versus Madison, Dred Scott versus Sandford, Plessy versus Ferguson, Brown versus the Board of Education, Gideon versus Wainwright, Miranda versus Arizona, United States versus Nixon, and Hazelwood versus Kuhlmeier

    At each level of government (Local, State, and National)

    • Candidates in Florida for each level of government run for multiple government positions.

    Voting

    • To vote in Florida, citizens must be:
    • a citizen of the United States.
    • a legal resident of Florida.
      • 18 years of age or older
      • Convicted felons (in most cases) cannot vote until their rights are restored.

    Types of Elections

    • Primaries: Candidates of a political party are chosen.
    • General Elections: The voters of a country or region choose a candidate.
    • Special Elections: Elections held for specific issues (e.g., a need for local or federal amendment).
    • Runoff Elections: Held if a candidate does not win, and there needs to be a re-election to choose a winner.

    Role of Political Parties

    • Recruiting and nominating candidates.
    • Influence the actions of office holders by lobbying
    • Support of public policy positions
    • Providing candidates with resources.

    Democratic and Republican Parties

    • Democratic Party: Focus on increasing access to healthcare, government welfare programs, and increasing wages for lower income workers. In contrast, they tend to increase taxes and regulations on businesses.
    • Republican Party: Focus on reducing taxes, business regulations, emphasizing national defense, and increasing border security.

    Comparing Governments, Types of Systems of Governments, Forms, and Levels

    • Compare different types of governing systems, political systems and economic philosophies.
    • Explain examples of each described system within the US, and internationally.

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