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Refers to basic rules that apply to all societies, such as that all individuals should have
inalienable rights to life, liberty, and property is known as ________________. -
CORRECT ANSWER natural law
Laws passed by legislatures, also known as statutes are called ________________. -
CORRECT ANSWER statutory laws
Laws based on the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, and the laws based on
the state constitutions are called _________________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER constitutional law
Based on customs, traditions, and prior court decisions (precedents) on similar cases is
called - CORRECT ANSWER common law
A ____________________ consists of 15 or more citizens. It meets in private and
decides whether or not there is enough evidence to charge a person for a crime. -
CORRECT ANSWER grand jury
A __________________________ consists of six or 12 jurors. It meets in public, hears
the evidence during a trial, and decides the case. - CORRECT ANSWER trial jury
During jury selection , lawyers interview potential jurors during ___________________
and eliminate those who show bias. - CORRECT ANSWER voir dire
_________________________hear civil cases for $8,000 to
$50,000 and cases of lesser crimes (misdemeanors) - CORRECT ANSWER Florida
County Courts
_______________________ hear civil cases for more than $50,000 and more serious
crimes (felonies). - CORRECT ANSWER Florida Circuit Courts
_____________________________review cases from the circuit courts. - CORRECT
ANSWER Florida District Court of Appeals
___________________________acts as the highest court
in the state. It hears appeals from the lower state
courts, including all death penalty cases, and can
also issue some advisory opinions. - CORRECT ANSWER Florida Supreme Court
, The ______________________________ was formed in 1828 to represent the
"common man"—the newly enfranchised working man. - CORRECT ANSWER
Democratic Party
The __________________________ was formed in 1854 by those who
opposed the extension of slavery into western territories.
Abraham Lincoln became the first Republican President in 1860. - CORRECT
ANSWER Republican Party
free and fair elections promote trust in democratic institutions and preserve the republic
by - CORRECT ANSWER Allowing people to not have to pay any fees to vote. Free
speech allows candidates to criticize government policies and campaign for public
support. Citizens mark their ballots in private, and impartial officials oversee the vote
count.
What is the impact of government officials at the national level raising or lowering taxes.
- CORRECT ANSWER affect how much of their income citizens have to save or spend.
What are the methods used by individuals to monitor, hold accountable and influence
the government? - CORRECT ANSWER attending civic meetings, peacefully
protesting, petitioning government, running for office, voting
Qualifications for the House of Representatives? - CORRECT ANSWER 25yrs old,
citizen for 7 years, live in state
Qualifications for Senate - CORRECT ANSWER 30yrs old, citizen for 9 years, live in
state
Qualifications for President - CORRECT ANSWER 35 years old, born in the U.S., and
has to have lived in the U.S. for 14 years
Qualifications for Florida Governor - CORRECT ANSWER at least 30 yrs old; lived in
Florida for the past 7yrs before the election
Qualification for Florida Senator and Florida House of Representative - CORRECT
ANSWER Be at least 21 years old; have been a resident of Florida for two years; and
live in the district he or she will represent; cannot serve in the Senate
continuously more than 8 years
A _______________________ has a government ruled by one
person, whose claim to rule is hereditary (inherited; passed from one family member to
another). - CORRECT ANSWER monarchy
The United States is a ____________________________________
(a representative government based on a written constitution). - CORRECT ANSWER
constitutional republic