Transcript Second Six Weeks Jeopardy

Jeopardy!
Civic and Social
Duties
Political Parties
and Media
Influence
Federal and
State Courts
Fundamental
Principles and
Early
Documents
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Katie goes to a basketball game and
stands during the National Anthem.
What trait is she demonstrating?
Patriotism
What are the duties of responsible
citizens?
oObey laws
oPay taxes
oServe in armed forces if called
oServe on a jury or as a witness in a
court
Taylor slows down in his car so that he
is going the speed limit. What civic
duty is he demonstrating?
Obeying laws
What are 4 examples of civic
responsibilities (fulfilled by
choice)?
•Register and vote
•Hold elective office
•Influence government by communicating with
government officials
•Serve in voluntary, appointed positions
•Participate in political campaigns
•Keep informed regarding current issues
•Respect others’ rights to an equal voice in
government
What are 2 of the 3 ways that
citizens can participate in
community service?
1. Volunteer to support democratic institutions.
2. Express concern about the welfare of the
community as a whole.
3. Help to make the community a good place to
work and live.
What are two of the four functions
of political parties?
•Recruiting and nominating candidates
•Educating the electorate about campaign
issues
•Helping candidates win elections
•Monitoring actions of officeholders
What kind of system characterizes
the American political process?
Two party system
Where are the differences of
parties listed?
In their platforms
What are the four ways that
people can evaluate the
accuracy of the media?
Separate fact from opinion
Detect bias
Evaluate sources
Indentify propaganda
How do third parties influence elections?
•Take votes from main candidates
•Introduce new ideas to candidates
Who issues search warrants, subpoenas,
arrest warrants, and summons and sets bail?
magistrates
Which Virginia court has original
jurisdiction for misdemeanors
and civil cases involving lower
dollar amounts?
A: Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
B: Circuit Court
C: Virginia Supreme Court
D: General District Court
D: General District Court
What is Judicial Review?
When the Supreme Court determines the constitutionality
of executive acts.
What are the two kinds of
legal conflicts that are settled
in court?
A: criminal and felony
C: civil and misdemeanor
B: criminal and civil
D: misdemeanor and felony
B: Criminal and Civil
True or False: Juveniles who commit serious crimes or
who have an extensive criminal record may be tried as
adults?
True
What is the definition of
consent of the governed?
People are the source of any and all
governmental power
Which document established the
first form of national government?
A: The Constitution
B: The Declaration of Independence
C: The Articles of Confederation
D: The Virginia Declaration of Rights
C: The Articles of Confederation
Which fundamental political principle
states that no one, not even those who
govern are above the law?
Rule of Law
What are the four purposes of the
government that are listed in the
Preamble of the Constitution?
A: form a union, pick a president, conserve resources, establish
factories
B: form a union, establish justice, establish factories, provide defense
C: establish justice, form a union, ensure domestic peace, provide
defense
D: establish factories, conserve resources, establish justice, ensure
domestic peace
C: establish justice, form a union, insure domestic peace,
provide defense
Which document was the Bill of
Rights modeled after?
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
What are the two major political parties?
Democrat and Republican
What are the two means of
obtaining citizenship?
Birth and Naturalization
What are the two checks and
balances that the legislative
branch has over the executive
branch?
Overrides Vetoes and Impeaches a President
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press,
Assembly, and Petition
What amendment gives these freedoms to citizens of the
United States?
The First
Amendment
List two reasons why
citizens may fail to vote.
•Lack of interest
•Failure to register