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Government Final

Concepts

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People are the ultimate source of authority in which governmental system? Republic
One basic function of government is Ensuring National Security
An example of providing for the public good is maintaining a supply of clean water
"All men are created equal" reflects the Founder 's commitment to which principle? individual worth
The function of the government in a free enterprise system is limiting it's interference
Our nation's founder believed that safeguarding economic freedom allows people to build wealth
American believe that a balance should be struck between majority rule and protecting minority rights
The US federal system consists of two levels of government what are they? National and State
Anti-federalists believed the Constitution lacked the ideal of individual rights
Main responsibility of executive branch agencies carrying out programs assigned by Congress
Under the Constitution, the actual power to elect the president is held by The Electoral College
Senate power to approve international treaties negotiated by the President is an example of Checks and Balances
A characteristic of a republican form of government is People elect others to represent them
Power to interpret laws is held by Judicial branch
One injustice of the Constitution that amendments tried to address is voting rights
Framers of the Constitution got many ideas about governing from European philosophers of the 18th century
One power reserved to the states is controlling the public school system
Commanding the military is an example of what kind of power given to the President? Expressed Power
To run for a seat in the House of Representatives, what is the most important informal qualification? Ability to appeal to voters
A basic job qualification for the Senate that was set by the Constitution is he/she must live in the state they represent
A job that is assigned by the Constitution to the Vice President is president of the Senate
According to the Constitution, both Senators and members of the House may submit bills with what exception? Tax Bills
When the president signs a bill it becomes law
In the role of foreign policy leader the President seeks to improve relations with other countries
The President acts in their role as Chief of State he/she is a symbolic figurehead representing the US internationally
What is the minimum age qualification to be President? 35 years old
The electoral college gives each state one vote for each member of Congress
If the president dies in office The Vice President becomes President and serves out the term
Using the media to persuade the public is an example of what type of power of the President? Informal Power
Appointing ambassador's is an example of what type of power given to the President? Executive Power
Granting clemency is an example of what type of power given to the President? Judicial Power
Title of the Cabinet head Secretary
Group that gathers to hear evidence of a possible crime and to recommend whether there is sufficient evidence to file criminal charges Grand jury
Main job of federal district court judge Presiding over trials
An example of political socialization is voting like your parents
A goal common to interest groups is influencing public policy
Takes place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November for all-even numbered years Congressional Election
Common criticism of election campaigns Too negative
Political power in a democratic republic is held by the people
In presidential elections a state where either candidate has a chance to win Swing State
North Korea has this type of govenrment Totalitarian
Popular American Government sets

 



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