Government
Political parties operate like a _______________________.
business
Political Action Committees (PACS) often support:
candidates that share their goal
What are some of the powers given to the federal government? [choose all that may apply]
citizenship, interstate/ foreign commerce
All decisions by the government under the Articles of Confederation were ______________, which means all 13 states had to agree.
collective
The Federalists wanted to create a stronger ____________________ government.
national
To conduct business, Congress needs should have a certain number of members. What is the number needed? (Although they can conduct business without this number if not count is demanded.)
one-half plus one
The number of representatives for each state is based on _____________________.
population
The founders did not want too much ___________________ in any one branch of the government
power
The ________________ must be a natural born citizen.
president
Who did the Convention state should be the head of the "new" executive branch?
president
The _______________ Amendment states that the powers that are not given to the federal government in the context of the Constitution are reserved for the states.
tenth
A senator must be at least ______________ years old to run for office.
30
A citizen of a state or a citizen or subject of a foreign cannot sue a state in federal court.
11th
changes the procedure for the electoral college
12th
Freed the slaves
13th
Discusses due process of law
14th
someone cannot be prevented from voting due to race, color, or previous servitude
15th
Congress has the power to collect income taxes on income.
16th
By ___________, all thirteen states had written constitutions.
1780
Direct election of senators.
17th
Prohibition
18th
Women were given the right to vote.
19th
Any action in the Articles' Congress required a _____________ majority.
2/3
Lame Duck Amendment
20th
Repealed Prohibition.
21st
The president is limited to two full terms
22nd
Gives citizens of D.C. the right to vote for President.
23rd
Poll taxes were illegal.
24th
A representative must be at least ____________ years old to run for office.
25
If the President dies or resigns, the Vice President becomes the President.
25th
individual 18 years or older granted the right to vote
26th
New salary increases for Congress must be applied after the next election.
27th
The Federalist Papers were written by [choose all that apply]
Alexander Hamilton John Jay James Madison
If there is a vacancy in the House the state's _______________ calls for an election to fill the vacancy.
governor
The President, Vice President, and other official can be removed from office due to _____________ or conviction of a crime.
impeachemnt
The Articles of Confederation only provided for what branch of government?
legislative
Which branch of the government was created to represent the people?
legislative
The Senate has the power to confirm or reject _______________ appointments.
marriage, divorce
What are some of the powers given to the state governments? [choose all that may apply]
marriage, divorce
Each state had ________________ vote(s) according to the Articles of Confederation.
1
The Romans contributed aspects of their history to the foundations of American government. What are these aspects? [choose all that apply]
1. Latin Language 2. Law 3. Republican form of government
Several English documents had an influence on the foundation of American government, which of the following are included in those? [choose all that apply]
1. Magna Carta 2. English Bill of Rights
The Greek cycle of government is
1. Monarchy 2.Aristocracy 3. Oligarchy 4. Tyranny 5. Democracy
There are _______________ fundamental principles of the Constitution.
6
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
9
What is the difference between a caucus and a primary?
A caucus is more like a meeting of people that have the same interest at heart. Maybe a makeshift group of people that are going to talk about things and come to an agreement on things. A Primary is a well-organized group of individuals that will vote and come to agreements in a very civil organized way.
The ________________ did not want individual states to lose any power.
Anti-Federalists
The two philosophers who understood that government is good but could be corrupted were: [choose 2]
Aristotle and Plato
The _____________________________ was the first attempt at a federal constitution.
Articles of Confederation
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
What were some of the provisions of the Federal Election Campaign Act? (choose all that apply)
Donations were limited. All candidates were required to file a report disclosing donations and spending. Candidates were required to limit campaign spending.
The "____________________" gives Congress the power to pass laws that are necessary to carry out the laws that are already enumerated (listed) in the Constitution.
Elastic Clause
The Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974 established the ___________________.
Federal Election Commission
The ________________ Amendment states that a person cannot be forced to testify against himself.
Fifth
The ________________ Amendment states that a warrant must be obtained to search a person or property.
Fourth
_________________ warned of the downfalls of political parties in his farewell address at the end of his second term.
George Washington
There were 55 delegates to the First Continental Congress, which colony did not send delegates?
Georgia
Who established Government?
God
The foundation of government in the Old Testament were covenants between God and man.
God and Man
The three powers held by the federal/national government are:
Implied, expressed, inherent
In recent years, the number of people who identify themselves as ________________ has increased.
Independent
According to Article 3, Section 1, _____________ are appointed for life.
Judges (Justices)
The First Amendment guarantees several rights. What are these rights? (Choose all that apply.)
Speech Petition Press Assembly Religion
The ninth state to ratify the Constitution was
New Hampshire
The small state plan based on equal representation for all states was known as the _________________ Plan.
New Jersey
Which plan was favored by the small states who wanted a one-house legislature with equal representation?
New Jersey
___________________ and ____________________ were influenced with Judeo-Christian principles and morality and Greco-Roman culture.
North America and Europe
What Land Ordinance did the Articles of Confederation government provide for settlers moving west?
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Most modern governments provide ____________ and ____________.
Oder/ Collect taxes
In the late 1700s, American colonists were outraged at the restrictions placed on them by King George III because the colonies were not represented in
Parliament
Every bill passed by the House and Senate must be presented to the ________________before it can become law.
President
Before the English, what two countries colonized North America? [choose 2]
Spain and France
The _______________ serves as the chairman of the House of Representatives.
Speaker of the House
What freedoms did the English desire in coming to the New World? [choose all that apply]
Religious, Political, and Economic
The Whigs and the Democrats divided into a third party known as the _____________ Party.
Republican
What plan by Roger Sherman meshed the Virginia and New Jersey Plans into a workable form that pleased large and small states?
The Great Compromise
The ______________ Amendment states that citizens are not forced to house soldiers during times of peace.
Third
___________________ is declaring war on the United States or aiding an enemy of the United States.
Treason
The large state plan for representation based on state population was known as the ______________ Plan.
Virginia
Which plan was favored by large states who wanted a two-house legislature with representation based on population?
Virginia
North America and Europe combined are called ___________ civilization.
Western
What did the Anti-Federalists want added to the Constitution?
a Bill of Rights
Federalism is the ________________ of power between the national and state governments.
balance
Section 9 of Article 1 covers the powers that are denied to _________________.
congress
____________________ has the power to declare war and fund the military.
congress
Each state is required to give full faith and credit to the other states regarding public acts, records, and ______________.
court proceedings
The Greeks contributed representative democracy as an alternative to their process of _________________.
direct democracy
The Fifth Amendment guarantees that a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice. This concept is known as __________________.
double jeopardy
Most candidates declare that they are running for President _____________ months prior to the party conventions.
eighteen
The President uses ________________ orders to quickly handle issues that may be an emergency.
executive
The President has the power to appoint _________ judges but the ____________ must confirm `
federal Senate
The United States government must guarantee each state a _____________ form of government.
representative
The Constitution was the _________ attempt at establishing a government in the United States.
second
The __________________ Amendment permits the people to keep and bear arms.
second
Each branch of the government is given certain responsibilities, this indicates a
separation of powers
The ________________ Amendment discusses civil suits of $20 or more.
seventh
The Articles of Confederation did not allow for the right to levy _____________, which means states would have to provide money for the government voluntarily.
taxes
If the President ignores a bill for _____________days, it can become law if Congress is still in session.
ten
The ______________ Amendment is the source of federalism.
tenth
The Senate conducts the ______________ in cases of impeachment.
trial