| Question |
Answer |
| Aristotle |
Ancient Greek Scholar |
| Unitary |
System of Government key powers to national govt |
| Confederacy |
Loose union of independent states |
| Democracy |
sYSTEM OF GOVT RULE BY PEOPLE |
| Representative Democracy |
Form of Democracy in this country |
| Bicameral legislature |
territofy of nation and state coincide, the country is |
| Federalism |
system divides power between state and national govt |
| Constitution |
Plan that provides rules for govt |
| Developing Nations |
Nations in early stages of industry and technology |
| Oligarchy |
System of govt where small group holds power |
| political parties |
Republicans and Democrats developed in this country as major |
| capitalism |
economic system where freedom of choice is emphasized |
| popular sovereignty |
concept our constitution is based |
| House of Representatives |
Article I of Constitution created the voice of the people in this |
| Judicial Activism |
Under Chief Justice Earl Warren, Supreme Court demonstrated |
| Executive Agreement |
Action between Pres and head of foreign govt that does not require congressional approval |
| Slander |
False speech intended to hurt another |
| Vote |
Poll taxes hurt low income African Americans because taxes were paid to |
| 2/3 vote each House |
Action required to override pres veto |
| Amendments |
Framers provided this section of Constitution so it will grow as nation changes |
| Divorce |
Federal courts do not have jurisdiction over these cases |
| National Convention |
Proposed amendment can be ratified by 2/3 vote each house OR |
| 7 years |
Ratification of amendment must come within this time limit |
| Delegated Powers |
Constitution grants powers to national govt |
| Public Acts |
Civil laws passed by state legis are called |
| Judicial Proceedings |
Outcomes of court actions such as judgments to pay debt |
| Mandate |
Federal order requiring sates to provide a service |
| 16th amendment |
Gives federal govt right to tax your income |
| Bureaucracy |
Organization of govt administrators carries out legislation |
| extradition |
affects criminals who fee a state to avoid punishment |
| citizenship |
Article IV of constitution obligates states to give this to anothers citizens |
| Interstate Compact |
Agreement between states |
| Nationalist Position |
FDR and others who favor federal action believe in |
| Federal Grants |
National govt provides money to states through this |
| Local or State level |
Road to national office begins here |
| Bicameral legislature |
US Congress, made up of two houses is a |
| Whips |
Congress Majority and minority leaders are assisted by |
| Unanimous consent |
Senate bills are brought to floor by |
| Congressional Staffers |
Some lawmakers believe this group has too much power |
| Congressional Budget Office |
Budget making work of congress is coordinated by the |
| Redistricting |
Process of setting up new congressional districts after reapportionment |
| Speaker of House |
Presiding officer of House of Rep |
| Vice President |
President of Senate |
| Cloture |
Filibuster can be stopped with 3/5 of Senate votes for |
| Majority Party |
Has power to write rules in Congress is controlled by |
| Library of Congress |
Great center of information contains over 100 mill items |
| Compensation |
Presidents salary |
| Speaker of House |
After V.P, next in succession for presidency |
| 10 |
President cant exceed this # of years in office |
| Electoral College |
System called Winner-take-all system |
| Electoral College |
1st President of US elected by |
| Cabinet |
Group chosen by president for experience in selected areas |
| State of the Union |
Address given by president to Congress |
| Vice President |
Person presides over Senate |
| Petition |
Appeal to Congress |
| King, Queen, Emporer rules |
Monarchy |
| House Accusation of Federal Official |
Impeachment |
| U.S.A government |
Representative Democracy |
| National law overrides State Law |
Supremacy Clause |
| Presidential check of Congress |
Veto |
| States Agreement to return criminals |
Extradition |
| President does not need Congress approval |
Executive Agreement |
| Packing & Cracking |
Gerrymander |
| House "traffic officer" |
Rules Committee |
| Study Groups |
Joint Committees |
| November even # years |
Elections |
| House of Rep powerful group |
Ways and Means Committee |
| State and Federal Courts |
Concurrent |
| Prestigious Senate Committee |
Foreign Relations Committee |
| Trial Jury |
Petit Jury |
| Hands down indictment |
Grand jury |
| Authority to hear cases |
Jurisdiction |
| Assist justices |
Law Clerks |
| Judicial Review |
Marbury v. Madison |
| People |
In a democracy, supreme authority begongs to the |
| 27 |
Amendments to constitution |
| Passing Laws |
Congress can informally change constitution by |
| 1/6 |
# of senators up for reelection every 2 years |
| ALL |
# representatives up for reelection every 2 years |
| 1st Amendment |
Protects freedom of speech |
| Expressed powers |
Protects liberty and specifies its powers framers gave Congress |
| at least 25 years old |
Age to run for House of Rep |
| Respect minority rights |
Must follow Majority rule in American concept of democracy |
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