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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Among the broad purposes of the United States government spelled out in the Preamble to the Constitution is the obligations to | Provide for justice and the people's general welfare |
| The theory underlying modern democracies was developed to challenge what idea | Those of royal birth have absolute autority to rule |
| The individual 50 states lack this basic characteristic of a state | Sovereignty |
| In a democracy, the will of the majority... | Cannot be used to deprive rights to a member of a minority group |
| All political powers in a state are concentrated at the central level under which form of government? | Unitary |
| Example of concept of equality of opportunity | Public schools may not exclude students because of their sex or race |
| Who handled government matters in a charter colony? | The colonists |
| Summary of Benjamin Franklin's opinion of the delegates final Constitution | As near perfect as possible |
| Was unanimous elected by the Electoral College, took place in New York- a temporary US Capital-came after Constitution was ratified | Election of our first President, George Washington |
| Only had a legislative branch, consisting of a unicameral Congress | Articles of Confederation |
| One achievement of Second Continental Congress | Established a stron central government |
| How was the Second Continental Congress similar to the first Continental Congress? | Most of its members were the same people who attended the first |
| Document that consisted of the complaints of the wrongs done to the colonists | Declaration of Independence |
| Informal amendment process | Results from the daily experiences of government |
| In most cases of judicial review the actions of the government been found... | Unconstitutional |
| Limited government | Government must operate within certain bounds set by the people |
| Bill of Rights | First list of basic constitutional rights of the people |
| One checks and balances power legislative branch uses on judicial brance | Can remove judges through impeachment |
| Judiciary Act of 1789 | An example of an informal amendment to the Constitution by court decision |
| Veto | Example of Pres. checks and balances that can be used to stop a bill created by Congress from becoming a law |
| Why has the Constitution endured for more that 200 years? | It is a document of only 7000 words that has built-in provisions to accommodate change |
| Article V of the Constitution says... | No amendment may deprive a State of its equal representation in the Senate |
| Found in Constitution and its amendments | Succession of Vice President to Presidency |
| Examples of Checks and Balances | Supreme Court declares law passed by Congress unconstitutional, President vetoes a bill, Senate approves Pres. nominee for Supreme Court justice |
| What is true about the four methods of the formal amendment processes? | Demonstrates the principles of Federalism |
| Ways Congress can informally amend the Constitution | Pass basic legislation, add meaning to skeletal portions of the Constitution, by exercising many of its powers |
| Federalism provides for... | Local action in matters of local concern, dual system of government, strength through unity |
| Any area seeking statehood must do this. | Prepare a constitution |
| Expressed power | One that is written in the Constitution |
| Extradition | Citizen who commits a crime in one State and flees to another State will return to the original State for trial |
| What does the Constitution requires the National Government must guarantee? | A republican form of government for every State |
| Powers legally exercised by National Government | Delegated, implied, inherent |
| Obligations National Government has to the States | Protect against foreign attack and domestic violence, representative form of government,recognize each State's legal existence and physical boundaries |
| What are the requirements for a person to join a political party? | There are no requirements, it is completely voluntary, a personal choice |
| Federalist | For a strong national government |
| How strong are State Party organizations ties to the National Committee? | They are a loosely tied |
| Why did the two party system develop in the United States? | Conflicts about the Constitution created opposing viewpoints |
| A sign of a weakened political party | Split-ticket voting |
| In the past, how did some states limit voting rights? | Charging a poll tax, requiring that voters pass a literacy test, threats and social pressures |
| Political socialization | Process by which people formulate their political attitudes and opinions |
| The questions on literacy test given to African American at the polls... | Were more difficult than those asked of prospective white voters |
| Used to prevent fraudulent voting | Voter registration |
| Gerrymandering | Set district boundaries to decrease on group's voting strengths |
| Electorates | People who have the right to vote in an election |
| When do most electorates vote? | In general federal elections |
| Who can make campaign contributions? | All Americans |
| Oldest form of nominating process | Self-announcement |
| Non-partisan primary | Candidates are not labeled by political party |
| Purpose of poll watchers | Make sure only qualified people vote |
| Television advertisements | Most costly items in a typical campaign budget |
| Importance of detailed provision of federal election laws | Maintain honest and free elections at all levels |
| Precinct | Smallest geographic unit for conducting an election |
| Encourage straigh-ticket voting | Party-column ballot |
| Biggest drawback of the need for large amounts of money in a campaign | People who can not raise the money are denied a chance to be elected |
| Loopholes in the current federal election system #60 ? | |
| Office-group ballot | Candidates are listed together under the title of the position they seek |
| Labor union | Organization of workers who work in the same job or industry |
| Interest group | Try to persuade people to nominate certain members for public office |
| "Pressure groups" | Interest groups that seek to put pressure on the government to affect policies |
| Most interest groups are formed on the basis of... | Economic interests |
| Lobbyists | People who work within the government process to affect policies |
| Works to benefit many or all people, regardless of their affiliations | Public interest groups |
| Purpose of interest groups | Affecting a broad range of public policy issues |
| Importance of law making function of Congress | It frees members of Congress from the pressures of public opinion |
| Qualifications from House of Rep | 25 yrs. old 7 years a citizen of US Live in state represent |
| What disqualifies a person form representing a state in the Senate | Living in another state |
| Compensation for senators is... | The same as for House of Rep members |
| In Congress, screening bills for floor consideration is the duty of... | Committee members |
| When may the House of Rep refuse to seat a newly elected member? | When the code of ethics passed by the House in 1977 is violated |
| Few members of Congress today are... | Minorities |
| In the House of Rep... | Every state is represented by at least one member |
| Which group has used its power to gerrymander congressional districts? | State legislatures |
| Informal qualification for the House of Rep | Currently residing in the district he or she represents |
| On average, which group of people occupy the majority of the sears in Congress? | White, middle age men |
| When must congressional elections be held? | The Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year |
| Qualifications for Senator | 30 years old, 9 years a US citizen, live in state represent |
| Differences between the House of Rep. and the Senate | Size of membership, length of term, size of constituency |
| Supreme Court rulings have been key to broadening the scope of which expressed power? | The commerce power |
| The powers of Congress are affected by... | What the Constitution expressly says Congress may do, what the Constitution says only the States may do, and what the Constitution is silent about |
| McCulloch v. Maryland | Upheld the doctrine of implied powers of the Constitution |
| Level of national debt | Always limited by Congress |
| Federal courts can hear and decide cases on the basis of ... | Appeals from States and from courts of appeals |
| Docket | List of cases to be heard by a court |
| Since 1979, the expansion of power of the National Governments has been caused by... | The liberal construction of the Constitution, technological advances, economic crisis |
| Under the Constitution, Congress has the sold power to do this. | Declare war |
| In order to bring charges of misconduct against the Pres. or Vice Pres. the Constitution has given this power to the House of Rep. | The power to impeach |
| Twenty fifth Amendment | Sets the order of succession if the Pres is unable to fulfill his responsibilities |
| Major flaw of Electoral Collage | The winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the Presidency |
| One weakness of the Articles of Confederation | It did not provide for a national judiciary |
| The Supreme Court is called the High Court because... | It is the last court in which federal questions can be decided |
| Marbury v. Madison | Established the Court's power of judicial review |
| Which court holds the power of judicial review? | The Supreme Court |
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