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American Government
study guide for Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define republic | A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives. |
| Define naturalization | To confer upon (an alien) the rights and privileges of a citizen. |
| Define Elastic Clause | A statement in the U.S constitution granting congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers. |
| Define Coalition | Is a combination or alliance, especially a temporary one between persons, factions, states, ect. |
| Define party platform | A list of valuse and actions which are supported by a political party or individual candidate. |
| Define Ward | a division or district of a city or town. |
| Define Capitalism | An economic system in which investment in and ownership of the means of production. |
| Define Mercantilism | Mercantle practices or spirit; commercialism. |
| Define recall | To bring back from memory. |
| Define Gerrymanding | U.S politics the dividing of a state, country, ect. |
| Define Aliens | A resident born in or belonging to another country |
| What is the basis of representation in the House of Representative? | to carry out laws |
| What is the length of term for a senator? | six years |
| What is the length of term for a representative? | two years |
| What are the principles upon which the Constiturion is written? | for freedom and rights of individuals |
| What is the most common way to participate in government? | To run for a local office |
| What is the basic constitutional duty of the President? | To defend the Constitution |
| What are the qualifications to be President? | To be a U S citizen |
| What type of Presidential duty is preparing the budget? | Secretary of State |
| What is the duty of the State Department? | maintain relationships with other countries and protect American citizens while they are in other countries |
| What is the duty of the Defense Department? | Maintain the countries defense and provides military training for the Army,Navy,Air Force |
| What did a slave count for under the Constitution? | 3/4 vote |
| What is another term for representative democracy? | freedom |
| What is the length of term for a justice appointed to the Supreme Court? | a life time |
| What were the first two parties after the adoption of the Constitution? | federalist and anti-federalists |
| What is the purpose of a primary election? | to choose candidates or select delegates to a party convention. |
| What is a political action committee? | a group that collects money to spend for political purposes |
| What is the difference between hard and soft money? | hard money is given to national political candidates and soft money is given to federal candidates |
| What rights are guaranteed by all state constitutions? | freedom |
| What is the only State that does not have two house legislatures like the federal government? | Nebraska |
| What is the largest expense to for state government? | public education |
| What is the source of about 25 percent of a states revenue? | income tax |
| What are the different courts that compromise a state judicial system? | civil |
| What are the types of county officials? | lawyers |
| What is the major source of local government revenue? | sales tax |
| What is the total number of senators? | 100 |
| What is the issue of the only amendment to be repealed? | slavery |
| What document did the Pilgrims write when they came to America? | Emancipation Proclamation |
| What freedom was debated in the John Zenger trial? | Freedom of the Press |
| What is the best measurement of public opinion? | voting |
| What is the most important type of committee in Congress? | The Committee of ways and means |
| What were the names of legislatures debated at the Constitutional Convention? | Jefferson and Davis |
| How many articles comprise the constitution? | 7 articles |
| How many amendments are there in the Bill Of Rights? | 35 |
| How are interest groups different from political parties? | they do not campaign for presidency |
| How many cabinet positions are there today? | 16 |
| How many district courts are there today? | 94 |
| How many judges are there on the Supreme Court? | 9 |
| How many total amendments are there to the Constitution? | 27 |
| How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution? | 13 |
| How many members are there in the House of Representatives? | 435 |
| Who is the leader of the Senate? | the Senior Senate official |
| Who is the leader of the House of Representatives? | the Speaker |
| Who is the "Father of the Constitution?" | James Madison |
| Who officially elects the President according to the Constitution? | The people |
| Who influenced Thomas Jefferson 's writing of the Declaration of Independence? | Abraham Lincoln |
| Who are some state government officials? | senators |
| Who are some of the local government officials? | governors |
| Where did most immigrants come when they arrived in America in the 1800's? | Ellis Island |
| Where was the Constitutional Convention held? | Philadelphia |
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