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Government Finals
Finals Study Guide
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Federal Courts | Limited jurisdiction, they can only hear cases authorized by the United States Constitution. |
| Original Jurisdiction | The court's power to hear and decide a case before any appellate review. |
| Indictment | A charge for a serious crime. |
| Opinion of the court | A statement prepared by either the judge or the court announcing the decision made. |
| Due Process | Fair treatment through judicial system. |
| Freedom of Assembly | The right to hold meetings and form associations without interference of the government. |
| Sedition | pursuading people to side against the authority of state. |
| Bill of Rights | The first 10 commendments in the constiution |
| shield Laws | A law that protects witnesses from revealing certain information, especially in court. |
| What is public opinion? | Views prevalent among the general public. |
| Ultimate political power is with who? | |
| What is Double Jeopardy? | |
| What is the difference between a conservative a liberal and a moderate? | |
| How many levels to the Federal court system? | |
| What is Naturalization? | |
| What is the chief way the federal government raises revenue? | |
| What is Medicare? | |
| Who has the power to raise revenue and pass appropriations? | |
| Who has the power to declare war? | |
| What are delegated powers? | |
| What form of government do we have what kind of Democracy? | |
| Local government does not include what- mayor, manager, commission, council? | |
| What form of government gives all the powers to the national government? | |
| Who did the Founding Fathers believe should have the right to vote? | |
| About half of state revenues come from? | |
| What is the most important form of revenue for local government? | |
| Who is the father of the Constitution? | |
| What do state governments do not take care of? | |
| What are the qualifications for Senator? | |
| Marbury vs. Madison(why was it important)? | |
| Conventions | |
| Single – member districts | |
| Petition | |
| Independent as to a political party | |
| Platform | |
| Jurisdiction as to the courts | |
| Grand Jury | |
| Petit jury | |
| Precinct Captain | |
| Lieutenant Governor | |
| Winner take all | |
| Article 1, Article 2, Article 3 what do they describe must be in order | |
| Bill of Rights | |
| Ratification | |
| Impeachment |
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