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Yates Midterm
Yates Midterm Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| system of government that gives all key powers to the national government | unitary |
| a loose union of independent states | confederacy |
| the effort to control or influence the conduct of government | politics |
| rule by the people | democracy |
| form of democracy we have in the US | representative democracy |
| power divided between state and national governments | federalism |
| plan that provides the rules for government | constitution |
| rule by a small group | oligarchy |
| this highlighted the need for a strong national government | Shay's Rebellion |
| Articles took effect in 1781 after the states | ratified them |
| compromise made by founder's left a terrible burden for future generations | slavery |
| powers of Congress given to Articles | declare war, to make peace, regulate trade with Indians |
| Why is the Magna Carta important? | created limited government in Great Britain |
| America's first formal constitution | Fundamental Orders of Connecticut |
| author of the Declaration of Independence | Thomas Jefferson |
| author of the Constitution | James Madison |
| antifederalists wanted this added to Constitution | Bill of Rights |
| Constitution based on this concept | popular sovereignty |
| introduction to Constitution | preamble |
| this gave Supreme Court same status as other two branches | judicial review |
| agreements between two heads of state | executive agreement |
| poll taxes were paid in order to | vote |
| action required to override a presidential veto | 2/3 vote of Congress |
| Supreme Court decisions can be overturned by the Court or by __________________ | amendment |
| Constitution adapts to meet future needs by _______________ | amendment |
| amendment must be proposed by | 2/3 vote of each house of Congress |
| first 10 amendments | Bill of Rights |
| freedom of speech, press | 1st amendment |
| income tax amendment | 16th Amendment |
| government administrators carry out legislation | bureaucracy |
| criminals are returned who flee to avoid punishment | extradition |
| agreement between states | interstate compacts |
| national government provides money to the states | grants |
| third in line to Presidency | Speaker of the House |
| presiding officer of the Senate | Vice President |
| majority and minority leaders are assisted by who | party whips |
| two house law-making body | bicameral legislature |
| qualifications for Senate | 30 years old, US citizen 9 years, live in district represent |
| qualifications for House | 25 years old, US citizen 7 years, live in district represent |
| subcategory of standing committee | subcommittee |
| this could bring a vote of censure | bribery |
| this group has too much power | congressional staffers |
| groups that give money to lawmakers | PACS |
| representatives of interest groups that work to influence members of Congress | lobbyist |
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