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| If the president vetoes a bill, the only way it can be passed is if | Congress overrrides the veto |
| Monarchy is | a form of government where the king or queen rules |
| What kind of legislature does the state of Texas have? | Bicameral legislature |
| How is the number determined for members of the House for each state? | Population |
| The president cannot appoint | Congressmen |
| Who cannot vote? | Felons |
| The 5th Amendment prohibits | being tried twice for the same thing |
| Direct democracy is where | everyone votes for each issue |
| Charles de Montesquieu was | the creator of the separation of powers |
| William Blackstone was | an attorney who believed in civil liberties such as due process and attorney-client confidentiality |
| Texas v. Johnson was a case that | decided flag burning was legal |
| Miranda v. Arizona was a case that | decided individuals must be read their rights when arrested |
| Mapp v. Ohio was a case that | decided that evidence that is illegally obtained may not be used |
| Schenck v. United States was a case that | decided speech that incites draft doding during war is not protected speech |
| Engel v. Vitale was a case that | decided it is illegal to make students recite a prayer |
| Roe v. Wade was a case that | decided abortion is legal |
| Who has the authority to tax? | The federal, state, and local government |
| What is a federal form of government? | A form of government where the federal and state government share power |
| What is a filibuster? | A speech to prevent an issue from being voted on by continuing to talk |
| What is gerrymandering? | Redrawing district lines to include or disclude certain groups |
| Who is the president of the senate? | The vice-president |
| The 1st Amendment | Prohibits the government from establishing a national religion |
| Who was John Locke? | An individual that believed that revolt against an illegitimate government was okay |
| Who votes? | Only some U.S. citizens |
| When is voter turnout higher? | During presidential terms rather than mid-term elections |
| What is republicanism? | Where individuals vote for representatives who vote for them on issues |
| What are checks and balances? | Each branch has ways to keep the other branches from getting too powerful |
| What is federalism? | When power is shared between the federal, state, and local governments |
| What is separation of powers? | Each branch has their own specific powers |
| What are individual rights? | Individuals have protections in society primarily because of the Bill of Rights and other amendments |
| What is popular sovereignty? | Where the government has the power to rule because the people allow it |
| What does the FCC do? | Regulate profanity on television and radio |
| In order to vote, you must be over the age of | 18 |
| Congress has the sole power to | declare war |
| How is the number determined for the Senate for each state? | 2 per state |
| What does NASA do? | Provide research for space |
| What is a conference committee? | A meeting between the House and Senate when they have different versions of the bill |
| Who is the leader of democratic rituals? | The president |
| What is the president's role in the military? | He is the commander in chief |
| What does the 4th Amendment do? | Protects against illegal search and seizures |
| In the process of bills, Congress is in charge of | writing laws |
| What does the 6th Amendment guarantee? | Right to a speedy trial |
| What are political parties? | group of like-minded individuals who try to influence government by running candidates |
| The Bill of Rights is | the first ten amendments to the Constitution |
| What are unalienable rights? | Rights that cannot be taken away from you as long as you do not break a law |
| What are interest groups? | Group of like-minded individuals who try to influence politics by donating money and promising support |
| Who was Ronald Reagan? | 40th president of the United States that contributed to the end of the Cold War |
| Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt? | The 32nd president of the United States that expanded the power of the federal government |
| Who was John Marshall? | Made the Supreme Court powerful and served as one of the longest serving Chief Justice on the Supreme Court |
| Who was George Washington? | The 1st president of the United States and leader during the Revolutionary War |
| Who was James Madison? | 4th president of the United States and considered the father of the Bill of Rights |
| Who was Thomas Jefferson? | The 3rd president of the United States, helped write the Declaration of Independence, and made the Louisiana Purchase |
| Before a person can vote, they must | register to vote |
| What does the EPA do? | Protects the environment |
| The majority of Congress is | over the age of 50 |
| What does the 6th Amendment guarantee you will have at your trial? | An attorney |
| Who has more power: the state or federal government? | The federal government |
| What is a parliamentary system? | A system of government where the leaders of the executive branch are chosen from the legislative branch |
| What is a presidential system? | A system of government where the executive and legislative branch are completely separate entities |
| What is socialism? | A system of government where the government provides services such as healthcare and education by increasing taxes or owning some of the means of production |
| What is a unitary government? | A system of government where all the power goes to the federal government |
| What are the goals of a political party? | Nominating their candidates, supporting candidates financially, having a coalition |
| How can Congress check the president? | Overriding the president's veto |
| How can the Presdent check Congress? | Vetoing. |
| How can the President check the Supreme Court? | Appointing justices |
| How can Congress check the Supreme Court? | Approving or disproving nominees |
| How can the Supreme Court check Congress? | Declaring laws unconstitutional |
| How can the Supreme Court check the President? | Declaring acts unconstitutional |
| What does the FDA do? | Regulate food and drug safety |
| What is the main goal of the president? | Execute laws |
| The president cannot do this to the vice president | Remove him from office |
| Illegally obtained evidence | can be used in courts sometimes, but it is a rare occurence |
| When does the road to becoming presidet begin? | Long before a person declares they are running for president |
| What does cloture mean? | To end debate |
| What does Osha do? | Provide a safe work environment for people |
| What does the 8th Amendment provide? | No excessive bail |
| What is theocracy? | A form of government, like a king or queen, where it is believed they receive the right to rule from a divine being |
| What does the 25th Amendment do? | Sets up the order of presidential succession |
| What is the main goal of Congress? | To make laws |
| What is the main goal of the Supreme Court? | To interpret laws |
| What is a social contract theory? | You give up certain rights to receive certain protections |
| What does the 1st Amendment do? | Sets up freedom of speech and assembly |
