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Plan of government adopted by the continental Congress after the American Revolution

Articles of confederation

People who opposed the ratification of the constitution

Anti-federalists

People who supported the ratification of the constitution

Federalists

When the legislature expresses formal disapproval of something or someone

Censure

Established in the fifth amendment and Incorporated to the state in the 14th amendment

Due process

Once one branch of government limits another

Checks and balances

Wear a voter chooses candidates from the same political party for every office up for election

Straight ticket voting

A role of the president of the United States

Commander in chief

Advisory body to the president

Cabinet

Division of powers among the three branches of government

Separation of powers

Describe the social contract theory of how the state came to be

The people gave power to the government for the well-being of all

The main weakness of the government of the United States under the article of confession was what

It did not have enough power to rule effectively

This is true of federalists

They believed in a system of checks and balances

which feature of the constitution was eventually created as a result of anti-federalist efforts

Bill of Rights

Which constitutional amendment specifically prohibits, denying the right to vote on the basics of sex

19th amendment

what are the four characteristics of the state?

Population territory, sovereignty and government

Which is a purpose of government according to the preamble of the constitution

To provide peace and order

What are the main reasons why the United States has a two party system today?

Traditional electoral system and ideological consensus

Where do voters with any precinct goat to cast their votes?

polling place

An organization of individuals with similar views that tried to influence government to respond favorably to its views is called a

Interest group

How often does the constitution require Congress to reappoint officials in the House of Representatives?

Every 10 years

What is the most important effect of Jerry Mandarin on the electoral process illustrated in a cartoon

It dilutes the power of people’s votes by creating as many safe districts as possible for the party already in power

A major criticism of the electoral college system is that

The candidate who wins the popular vote might not become president

What determines the number of representatives for each state

The population

What is a true comparison of The House in Senate?

House members usually represent a large larger population than Senate members

The necessary improper Claus is important because

It’s the basis for the existence of the implied powers

A major presidential appointment must be approved by

The senate

What actions can Congress take to check the power of a presidential veto of a bill?

Override the veto

what term defines a stalling tactic by which a minority of senators delay or prevent Senate action on a measure

Filibuster

Why might a congressional district be so small?

It has a much smaller population than other districts in a state

Due to the length of terms in office house members may be more likely to

Vote as trustees

What is the length of one term of office for a US senator

6 years

What is the purpose of closure in the United States Senate?

To limit debate and bring a filler buster to an end

A bureaucracy is a system of organizations based on the principles of hierarchal authority, formalize rules, and ____

Job specialization

What is the name for the amount of money? The federal government has borrowed over the years and not yet repaid

Public debt

An executive order of the president

Has the effect of law

An executive order of the president

Has the effect of law

What is the main role of the president’s cabinet

To advise the president on issues related to their department

What message of the president is prescribed by the constitution

The state of Union message

In 1977 President Jimmy Carter gave the crimes of the Vietnam war draft evaders. This is an example of what type of presidential power

Pardon

Historically, the office of the vice president has been considered

An office with very little power

The constitutional qualifications for being elected president are

Natural born citizen of the United States, at least 35 years old, and US resident for 14 years

What does the war powers resolution require the president to do?

Notify Congress within 48 hours of authorizing military action and removing troops within 60 days unless Congress approves

How did courts get the power of judicial review?

Through the Marbury versus Madison case

What court handles most federal cases

District Court

What does the constitution say about how a federal judge can be removed from office?

The judge may be removed by the impeachment process

What is a true statement about the Supreme Court?

It’s the only court with the power of judicial review

What is the exclusionary rule?

Evidence gained illegally by the police cannot be used at the trial of the person from whom it was seized

Why is the court system in the United States called a dual court system

It has both state and federal courts

The due process clause in the constitution requires that

A standard set of procedures must be followed, before any action is taken to punish persons accused of breaking the law

A false written statement is_____. The same statement spoken aloud is.____

Liable and slander

“

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise there of” what does this excerpt from the first amendment explain

Each person is free to believe as here she wishes in religion, matters and government cannot favor anyone religion

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court

9

The principle of probable cause prevents police officers from

Searching your home without a warrant

What describes the power of judicial review?

A court declares the law to be unconstitutional