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AmericGov Final Exam
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What are the advantages and disadvantages of unitary systems of government | advantages: single place of decision disadvantages: national gov. ultimate authority |
| What are the advantages and disadvantage of a confederal system of government? | advantages: states retain power disadvantages: limited power to central gov |
| Define the different types of government | unitary: central gov only confederal: states hold power federal: shared power between federal and state |
| What quote from the United States Bill of Rights most closely relates to an excerpt from the Magna Carta? | excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted |
| What was John Locke’s believe about government? | there to protect individuals rights or remove that gov |
| What are John Locke’s natural rights? | life, liberty, property |
| Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence most clearly reflects the idea that the people are the source of government? | deriving their power from consent of the governed |
| What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence? | state grievances against the King's treatment of the English colonies |
| What were the federalist and Anti-Federalists debating over during the ratification of the United States Constitution? | the strength of central gov |
| The Federalist Papers were published in 1787 and 1788 to help gain support for what? | ratification of Constitution |
| What does the statement, “We the People of the United States… do ordain and establish…”, in the Constitution mean? | the power of the gov comes from the people |
| What was the purposes of government outlined in the Preamble of the Constitution? | domestic tranquility, general warfare, defense |
| What system of checks and balances is outlined in the Constitution? | one branch vs power of other branches (veto, impeachment, judicial review) |
| Define federal government? | shared power fed/local |
| What were the powers of Congress under the Articles of Confederation? | declare war/raise army |
| What was the division of power between the states and national government is known as? | Federalism |
| Which document established the first national government in the United States of America? | Articles of Confederation |
| How does the legislative branch can check the judicial branch? | Impeachment of Judges |
| The statement “… you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it control itself,” most closely reflects what principle? | checks and balances |
| The statement below is most reflective of which branch of government? “To this extent it is the one branch uniquely designed to protect majority rights from being trampled by the majority.” | Judicial |
| Which method allows a bill to become a law without the President’s signature? | president fails to act within 10 days while Congress in session. |
| What are the Necessary and Proper Clause also known as the Elastic Clause of Congress? | implied powers |
| Which branch of government interprets the law? | judicial |
| How does the legislative branch check the executive branch? | overriding veto, appointments approved, reject/accept treaties |
| What power of the court allows it to check the legislative and executive branches? | judicial review |
| What branch of government confirms Presidential appointments? | legislative |
| Which branch of government carries out law made by the legislative branch? | executive |
| What is the power of the National Government to coin money? | expressed |
| What are Concurrent powers? | exercised at the same time by National/State gov's |
| What Amendment is double jeopardy addressed? | 5th |
| Due process fulfills what goal of the Constitution? | establish justice |
| The 5th Amendment protects us from unfair actions by what government? | National |
| What was added to the Constitution to protection against unfair governmental actions and laws? | Bill of Rights |
| Which amendments are associated with due process? | 5th and 14th |
| Which Amendment guarantees a trial by jury? | 6th |
| Which amendment protects the right to join an interest group? | 1st |
| What principles did the Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, establish? | Separation of Students by race is unconstitutional |
| What does the Due Process Clause of the 14 th Amendment say? | no state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. 14th amendment due process clause has been spelled out case by case by the Supreme Court |
| When is a warrant required? | if evidence is not in plain sight, or there is no immediate probable clause, or need to install wiretap |
| Explain the 15 th Amendment. | grants universal male suffrage |
| What does the Constitution guarantee so that everyone is treated fairly in a criminal proceeding? | due process |
| How did the doctrine of “separate but equal” benefit minority groups? | it didn't, but lead to brown vs board and desegregation |
| How have the decisions of the Supreme Court impacted individuals since Brown v. Board of Education in 1954? | more individual rights in education and the workplace |
| How many senators are there from each state? | 2 |
| Which house in Congress must a bill pass through in order to become law? | both |
| How is membership in the House of Representatives determined? | population |
| Explain the bill process in the House of Representatives? | introduced, committee, introduced to Congress |
| What is the power of the purse? | control of the people's money |
| What is Article I, Section 3, Clause 6 from the U.S. Constitution. | the Senate shall have all power to thy all impeachments |
| What is Congress’s main power? | create legislation |
| Who are directly responsible for representing their constituents? | House of Rep. |
| Which branch is responsible the federal budget? | Legislative |
| Which branch confirms Presidential appointments? | Legislative |
| In the Vice President’s absence, who is the presiding officer of the Senate? | President pro tempore |
| Explain the impeachment process. | started in the house (bring charges) moves to the senate need 2/3 vote to impeach |
| Explain the roles of the President. | commander in chief - troops chief of state- ceremonial head of gov chief executive- execution of laws chief administrator |
| How often is a general election for the president held? | 4 years |
| Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 from the United States Constitution outlines the qualifications for what United States political position? | president |
| In the years since the Constitution was ratified, what has happened to the power of the President? | it has increased |
| Which group of people make up the President’s Cabinet? | department heads |
| What is the job of the President’s Cabinet members? | help carry out laws |
| List the executive branch departments and their jobs. | state (foreign policy), treasury, defense |
| What are government corporations? | company owned by gov and operated like private business, ex. the FDIC (federal deposit insurance corp.) |
| What are two major jobs of Cabinet members? | administrative head and presidential adivision |
| Define judicial activism and judicial restraint. | judical restraint: judge based upon the law only judicial activism: allowing personal opinion on interpretation into judgment |
| Which courts exercise both original and appellate jurisdiction? | supreme court |
| What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison? | established judicial review |
| Supreme Court justices use these to help reach a decision in a difficult case. | previous cases that set the precedents |
| What are the characteristics of a political party in the United States? | people of similar background/beliefs/common goals interests |
| What elections are called where Candidates who compete against other party members for the party’s nomination? | primary |
| Explain what a typical campaign budget is used for. | TV - most expensive travel, campaign managers, print advertisements |
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