Gov final

What is exequitive privilage?

is the right that the president has to refuse to share information to the congress or the courts, especially involving national security

Can the president refues to hang over information requested by the congress?

yes, thats what the executive privilage are for

is the presidents power the same or different from the beggining of the nation?

president used to have less power, the congress use to be more powerfull, and the president had less power over everyday life decisions. The president currently has more influence and power, more power over the military, leads global diplomaxy and makes major decisions

what branch of the governemnt confirms department and exequtives edges?

Congress, they can accept or reject who the presidents wants to put in charge

does the president have other titles other than just president?

Yes, the president has around 8 offical roles

Chief of State – Symbol of the nation, represents U.S. at ceremonies.

• Chief Executive – Runs federal government and enforces laws.

• Chief Administrator – Boss of all federal employees and agencies.

• Chief Diplomat – Manages foreign policy and relations with other countries.

• Commander in Chief – Leads the military.

• Chief Legislator – Influences lawmaking and can veto bills.

• Chief of Party – Leader of their political party.

• Chief Citizen – Represents American people and sets moral example.

what is patronage? is it legal?

is when the president give political positions to people they like beacuse of their support or relationship. Its legal as long as it doesn’t break political rules

Can government, department and agencys make rules and regulations?

yes, government makes laws, agencys writes details on how to follow it.

was the president ever limited by controlling the budget?

yes the presidents federal budget is controled by the congress.

Are there government corporation interprices? (know the names)

yes, those are the government corporations that give services, like usps and amtrak, doesnt inlcude local services like marta

according to our founding fathers what branch of the government was suposed to be the weakest and strongest?

strongest: congress because it represents the people that make laws.
weakest: judicial because it only interpretates the laws

what branch of governemnt actually is responsable for telling us what the us constitution says or means?

judicial brand decides if actions or laws follow the constitution.

what are ex post facto laws? are they legal?

laws past to punish something that someone has already done, they are constitutionaly illegal

did all 13 colonies want a strong central governemnt?

no, some of them wanted strong central govenemnt and the others wanted state power

whats public policy?

the laws, or actions that the goverment takes over social problems

can the first ammendment rights ever be removed or limited?

yes, like sharing hate or any of that matter

can states have their own contitutions?

yes, each state has their own constitution

are us citizens more interested in local, state or federal government isuues?

they usually pay more attention to federal stuff but interact the most with local, they pay less attention local and vote less for local even though is the one who affects them the most

can states coin their own money?

no, only federal governemnt can

can states declair war to another nation?

no, only federal.

the department of war (defense) can they act without the permission of the executives?

no, they act under the president since he is the chief in command

who creates foreign policy?

president, secretary states, advisors and congress

can a judge ever over rule a jury?

yes, if there is prove that the jury’s desicion ignores the law, its called a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV)

what is the double jeopardy?

protects people from being tried twice,

article 1, 2 and 3 give power to what

1 Lesgislative which makes laws
2 Executive applies laws
3 Judicial which interpretates the laws

what is the inner cabinet?

the people who the president gets adviced from, like secretary of the states and vice president

what ammendment protects the us citizens from self incrimination?

the 5th amendment, it also protects you from doble jeopardy

what is habeas corpus?

it prevents people to getting in jail by making it a right to review their case by a judge to see if they are legaly in jail

what are civil liberties and civil rights

civil liberties, are rights protected by the governemnt like freedom of speech, civil rights are rights that protect you from the governemnt or others (race, gender, disabilities)

first 5 amendments

1 freedom of speech
2 bear arms
3 no quatering of military in your house if you dont want to
4 consent for seazure
5 due process, self incrimination

what are the instruments of public policy?

are the tools that the government uses to achieve their goals, like taxes, laws, public programs and regulations

what can the government do to you if you commit a crime?

• arrest you

• charge you with a crime

• hold a trial

• punish you

know the name of the first 10 ammendments and what are they?

first 10 ammendments are called the bill of rights and they are:

1st Amendment – Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition

• 2nd Amendment – Right to Bear Arms

• 3rd Amendment – Quartering of Soldiers

• 4th Amendment – Search and Seizure

• 5th Amendment – Rights of the Accused / Due Process

• 6th Amendment – Right to a Fair Trial

• 7th Amendment – Jury Trial in Civil Cases

• 8th Amendment – Cruel and Unusual Punishment / Excessive Bail

• 9th Amendment – Rights Retained by the People

• 10th Amendment – States’ Rights / Reserved Powers

know the reserve power clauses?

it’s part of the 10th amendment, if the constitution doesn’t say that some power is given to the federal government that means is given to the states government

name of the super power countries?

USA, Russia, China, Japan, Germany

A superpower is a country with a very strong military, a large and influential economy, global political influence, advanced technology, and the ability to impact world events anywhere.

what are concurrent federal and state powers?

are the powers that both federal and state government have, like making laws, taxes, and building roads

states get their power from?

The 10th amendement

what is the most important thing foreign policy should do?

to protect nation and its people, their safety, rights and long term security

who makes foregin policy?

mainly the president and the congress

what was americas foregin policy before WW2

before ww2 america stayed out of others countries fights, passing laws like neutrality act to stay out of foreing conflicts

what is manifest destiny?

the 19 century idea that the us was meant to spread across the north american continent to justify mexican war and taking over native americans land

what is public opinion?

ideas and beliefs of the general population about politics, government, or social issues

can one individual create an organization for the good of the us?

yes like a non profit association

what group of people are more activity involve in the government

Educated Americans are usually more active in government