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| One proposed change to the electoral college is the ________ . Under this plan, each presidential candidate would receive the same share of a State's electoral vote as he received in that State's popular vote. | proportional plan |
| The winner of the popular vote in the presidential election has failed to win the presidency on _______ occasions, most recently in 2000. | four |
| A ________ forbids the press from covering a trial. | gag order |
| The governor of Kansas represents the _________ branch of the state government. | executive |
| The ________ is the only court specifically created in the U.S Constitution. | Supreme Court |
| A ________ is when the President takes no action on the bill for 10 days and Congress adjourns during those 10 days, causing the bill to die. | pocket veto |
| The ________ has the power to approve, with a majority vote, nominees for the Supreme Court. | Senate |
| Presidents choose judges who share the presidents legal and political outlook or _______ | ideology |
| _______ is when a case can be heard only in a federal court, not in a State court. | exclusive jurisdiction |
| _______ is when federal and state courts share the power to hear a case. | Concurrent jurisdiction |
| A ______ is an officer of the court. | bailiff |
| To be found guilty in a criminal case, you must prove someone is ________ | guilty beyond a reasonable doubt |
| An _______ is a hearing at which a defendant enters a plea. | arraignment |
| An ________ is a formal accusation returned by a grand jury. | indictment |
| A _________ is a court order requiring a person to appear and testify in court. | subpoena |
| In the United States judicial system, a person is considered ________ | innocent until proven guilty |
| In ________ the Supreme Court found that evidence obtained illegally cannot be used, even in State courts. | Mapp vs Ohio |
| In ________ the Supreme Court found that the national government has the right to limit funds to states that did not meet certain expectations/guidelines. (Example: Raising the drinking age to 21.) | South Dakota vs Dole |
| In _________ The Supreme Court showed that schools need to show evidence of the possibility of substantial disruption to limit free speech/expression at school. | Tinker vs Des Moines |
| As ________ the president is the leader of our nation and armed forces. | Commander in Chief |
| ____ president has resigned from office. | one |
| When a presidential candidate is looking for a vice presidential running mate, that person should be someone to _______ | balance the ticket |
| One problem with the electoral college is the ________ | winner takes all, loser takes nothing |
| A _______ is a large and complex administrative body, like our government. | bureaucracy |
| There are ______ justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. | nine |
