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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Repealed Prohibition.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


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