Government Final

The Founding Fathers believed the principle of Federalism would help to guard against tyranny in our government by...

- Dividing the national government into different departments - Separating power between national and state governments

A federal court has jurisdiction over a case if

- a citizen of one State is suing a citizen from another State - a State is suing a resident of another State. - a State is suing another State.

A President cannot exceed this number of years in the executive office

10 years

According to the 22nd Amendment, a President can serve no more than _____ years in office.

10 years

Examine the following scenario and choose which amendment to the Constitution is related to the event in the space provided.Mr. Urich is suspected of illegally selling human organs on the black market. Police secretly search his house without a warrant and discover numerous body parts in his freezer. These body parts were used as evidence during the trial that ultimately sent him to prison. Mr. Urich complained that his rights were being violated.

4th amendment

Monarchy

A monarchy is one of the oldest forms of government that are still found in the world today. Monarchs go by many names such as king, queen, sultan, emperor and more. However, most monarchs gain their power by inheritance and usually expect to rule for life.

The Initiative process in Windsor allows which group to create ordinances?

Citizens

In ancient Athens, several thousand citizens met regularly as an assembly to make decisions for their city-state. Each citizen had an equal voice in public affairs, and decisions, once made, had widespread support. Nonetheless, this form of government was time-consuming for citizens. WHAT FORM OF GOVERNMENT BEST DESCRIBES THE ABOVE SCENARIO?

Direct Democracy

According to the U.S. Constitution, which answer below is not a difference between the Senate and the House of Representatives?

Immigrants that become citizens can serve in the House, but only naturally born citizens can serve in the Senate.

Command Economy

In a command economy, the government answers three basic economic questions. In a pure command economy, the means of production are publicly owned. Government planners decide what goods and services should be produced and how. They also determine how goods and services should be distributed to consumers and at what cost. Command economies are based on political theories that arose in Europe during the late 1800s. These were both known as socialism and communism, they addressed the inequalities of capitalism, which prompted public ownership of farms and factories.

Single-Party State

In a single party state, the constitution allows only one political party to govern. The power is exercised by the leading members of the party, who form the nation's political elite, or a small group of people within a larger group that have more power, wealth, or talent than others. The elite nominates candidates for public office and most policy decisions for the country.

Direct Democracy

In the direct democracy of ancient Athens, several thousand citizens met regularly as an assembly to make decisions for their city-state. Each citizen had an equal voice in public affairs, and decisions once made, had widespread support. This form of government is ruled by all citizens.

In a country with this economic system, individual producers and consumers answer the three basic economic questions. In a system of this economy, the government plays little or no role in economic affairs. Producers are free to decide what goods and services to produce and how much to charge for them. Consumers are free to decide what to buy. Prices are determined by supply and demand.WHAT ECONOMIC SYSTEM BEST DESCRIBES THE ABOVE SCENARIO?

Market Economy

This person presides over the town board meetings and serves as the ceremonial head of government for Windsor.

Mayor

What makes up the Colorado General Assembly?

State House of Representatives and State Senate

Conference committees act as a "third house of Congress" when they

produce a compromise bill that both the House and Senate will accept.

Which of the following is not specifically among the purposes of government outlined in the Preamble to the Constitution?

promoting domestic businesses

Majority and concurring opinions are important for the following reasons EXCEPT.

provide a record for the minority on the court

Dissenting opinions accomplish all of the following EXCEPT

providing a precedent to be followed by the lower courts.

The difference between a treaty and an executive agreement is that

the President needs Senate approval for a treaty but not for an executive agreement.

The writ of habeas corpus is intended to prevent

the accused from being unjustly arrested and imprisoned without cause.

Which of the following has NOT worked to strengthen the powers of the presidency?

the constitutional system of checks and balances

The Miranda rights guarantee all of the following EXCEPT...

the right to a speedy and public trial

What does a home rule charter explain for a town?

its form of government

Most importantly, the Supreme Court is called the High Court because it is the

last court in which federal or state questions can be decided.

Cabinet members have two major jobs. In one, they are advisors; in the other, they are

leaders

In a closed primary...

only declared party members may vote

The court that first hears a case is said to have this type of jurisdiction.

original jurisdiction

Which of the following statements about federal judges is TRUE?

They are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

The U.S. judicial system is referred to as a dual court system because

They are both state and federal courts

Which of the following is not a power of the President?

To declare war

Parlimentary Democracy

parliamentary democracy uses forms of elections to choose national leaders. Voters elect lawmakers to represent them in the nation's parliament. The party that wins a legislative majority forms a new administration. If no single party wins a majority, several parties join together to form a ruling coalition. ex. Uk, India, Australia

Dictatorship

Dictators take and hold power by force. Dictatorships share some pros of absolute monarchies. ex. Adolf Hitler, Stallin

Theocracy

A theocracy is a government headed by religious leaders.

James Madison believed the principle of Federalism would help to guard against tyranny in our government by...

A. Separating power between national and state governments. C. Dividing the state and the national government into different departments to dilute their power.

Which of the following is not a reason that a president can be impeached?

All of the above: bribery, treason, high crimes and misdemeanors.

These powers of Congress are specifically written out in the Constitution.

Expressed

Which of the following scenario would NOT be allowed under the provisions of Article 6 of the U.S. Constitution?

Arkansas requiring elected officials to take an oath of office on a Bible.

Which of the following is NOT guaranteed under to provisions of Article 4 of the U.S. Constitution?

Because a person can possess marijuana in CO a person can possess marijuana in Wyoming.

A misdemeanor is a more serious crime than a felony.

False

In this economic system, the government answers the three basic economic questions. In a pure form of this economy, the means of production are publicly owned. Government planners decide what goods and services should be produced and how. They also determine how goods and services should be distributed to consumers and at what cost.WHAT ECONOMIC SYSTEM BEST DESCRIBES THE ABOVE SCENARIO?

Command Economy

The member nations of the EU give some power to the EU government, such as control over cross-border trade. But they remain sovereign nations and can leave the EU at any time. Thus far, its members have found the benefits of union worth the cost of sharing some power with the EU.WHAT SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT BEST DESCRIBES THE ABOVE SCENARIO?

Confederal System

Those who tend to favor established ways and believe government should play a limited role in people's lives are typically considered...

Conservative

You are currently represented in Congress by all of the following people except.

Cory Gardner

U.S. Constitution: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 The Congress shall have Power To ...make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof. This section of the Constitution gave Congress the power to do what?

Create Implied Powers

Which of the following is a check the judicial branch can exercise over either the executive or legislative branch?

Declare an act unconstitutional

In a civil case, the burden of proof is guilty beyond all reasonable doubt.

False

India, whose people speak more than 1,000 languages and dialects, adopted this system after gaining independence in 1947. Its constitution clearly specifies how powers are to be divided between the national government and the 28 Indian states.WHAT SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT BEST DESCRIBES THE ABOVE SCENARIO?

Federal System

The process of "talking a bill to death" in the Senate is known as...

Filibuster

Who serves as the head of the executive branch for the state of Colorado?

Governor

Saudi Arabia's king exercises broad powers. He inherits his position and has legislative, executive, and judicial powers. There are no recognized political parties or national elections in Saudi Arabia. The king may seek support from the royal family, religious leaders, and other important members of Saudi society. WHAT FORM OF GOVERNMENT BEST DESCRIBES THE ABOVE SCENARIO?

Monarchy

This court has jurisdiction over traffic offenses as well as other local issues within Windsor.

Municipal Court

Which statement about the term of office for the Colorado governor is true?

No person may serve more than 2 consecutive 4 year terms

Traditional Economy

People rely on time-tested customs to answer the three fundamental questions. People provide for themselves like hunters and farmers. Most people live at a subsistence level producing just enough goods to feed, clothe, and house for their families. If they have any goods left over, they trade them for other things they need or want.

The number of members a state receives in the United States House of Representatives is based upon...

Population

Confederal Government

Power resides in the regions which are independent states. The regions grant only as much power to the national governments as needed to maintain security and to coordinate activities among the regions.

The _____ appoints Cabinet members _____

President; with Senate approval.

The United States, Russia, and most countries in Latin America are examples of this type of government. Voters in these countries choose a leader as the head of the executive branch of the government. They also elect lawmakers to represent them in a national legislature. Both the head of the executive branch and the legislators serve fixed terms of office.WHAT FORM OF GOVERNMENT BEST DESCRIBES THE ABOVE SCENARIO?

Presidential Democracy

In China, for example, the Communist Party is the only legal political party, and it has controlled the government since 1949. The legislature in China usually approves all legislation proposed by the Communist Party.WHAT FORM OF GOVERNMENT BEST DESCRIBES THE ABOVE SCENARIO?

Single-Party State

According to the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, which of these officers follows the Vice President in the line of presidential succession?

Speaker of the House

This person serves as the head of the House of Representatives and is one of the most important leaders of congress.

Speaker of the House

Which statement about differences between constitutional courts and special courts is TRUE?

Special courts hear a much narrower range of cases.

These types of committees is where most legislative work is done on bills.

Standing committees

A man is sentenced to 50-years to life for stealing dvd's from a local Wal-Mart. The man's lawyer says his client's rights are being violated. What amendment is related to the event?

The 8th amendment

Unitary Government

The Constitution concentrates power in the nation or central government. The National Government may choose to create regional governments to carry out its policies. Regional governments exercise only those powers given to them by the National Government. The national government may also appoint the officials who run the regional governments.

How is the appointment of a Supreme Court justice made?

The President appoints the justice; the Senate approves it

The belief that people surrender certain rights in order for protection and order is known as...

The Social Contract Theory

Federal Government

The constitution divides power between the national and regional governments. The national government has fixed responsibilities such as protecting the nation. The regional government has other responsibilities such as protecting the nation. The regional government has other responsibilities like setting up schools.

The purpose of a filibuster is to

prevent action on a bill

Which one of the following does NOT contribute to the Federal Government's classification as a bureaucracy?

The government has three branches with checks and balances.

Market Economy

The government plays a little or no role in economic affairs. Producers are free to decide what goods and services to produce and how much to charge for them. Consumers are free to decide what to buy and prices are determined by the market. Relies on the profit motive, economic competition, and the forces of supply and demand to direct the production and distribution of goods and services.

Which statement about the President's military powers is true?

The president can use the military for up to 60 days without congressional approval

Iran changed government in 1979. That year, Iranians expelled their hereditary ruler and formed an Islamic republic headed by a religious leader known as the Ayatollah Khomeini. As Iran's supreme leader, the Ayatollah put into practice his belief that "in Islam, the legislative power and competence to establish laws belong exclusively to God Almighty." The most influential body in Iran's is the 12-person Council of Guardians. Their job is to make sure that the laws of the country conform to Islamic religious law.WHAT FORM OF GOVERNMENT BEST DESCRIBES THE ABOVE SCENARIO?

Theocracy

The U.S. is said to have a parallel/dual system of courts because...

There are both State and Federal courts that hear cases

This serves as Windsor's legislative body, having responsibility for enacting town ordinances, appropriating funds to conduct town business, appointing members to boards and commissions, and providing direction to town staff.

Town Board

In this economic system, the production and distribution of food, clothing, and shelter is woven into the fabric of society. Economic activities do not need to be coordinated or regulated in any way by the government. Past practices and community values serve to keep the economy running smoothly. However, the standard of living of most people in this economy is very low. Families do not earn enough to do more than meet their most basic needs. They have only limited access to goods such as cars or services like medical care.WHAT ECONOMIC SYSTEM BEST DESCRIBES THE ABOVE SCENARIO?

Traditional Economy

In Japan, for example, the central government has the constitutional power to control its 47 regions, which are called prefectures. It makes national laws that the regional governments must carry out. It also provides funds without which the prefectures could not operate. WHAT SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT BEST DESCRIBES THE ABOVE SCENARIO?

Unitary System

Which of the following is a check the executive branch can exercise over the legislative branch?

Veto a bill

This person is the President of the Senate.

Vice President

Presidential Democracy (Representative)

Voters choose a president to lead the government as the head of the executive branch. The voters also elect lawmakers to represent them in a national legislature. Both the president and the legislators serve fixed terms of office. Ex. US government

In essence, the ordinance power gives the President the right to

administer regulations and directives that apply to the federal government similar to laws.

Minor/3rd parties have contributed MOST to United States politics by

causing major parties to adopt their ideas.

All the following expressed powers belong to Congress EXCEPT

declare laws unconstitutional.

Under the Constitution, Congress has the sole power to

declare war

Why did the Framers include the Necessary and Proper Clause in the Constitution?

to empower Congress to pass laws needed to carry out the expressed powers

The purpose of the separation of powers in the United States Constitution was to...

to prevent the misuse of power

The Framers provided for life tenure for federal judges

to protect them from concern that they may be dismissed if their rulings are unpopular.

Why did the Framers provide for lifetime appointments for federal constitutional judges?

to protect them from concern that they may be dismissed if their rulings are unpopular.

The duties of the House Rules Committee are best described as those of a

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