American government and politics final exam study guide ||
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A system of government in which power is divided between a national (federal) government and
various regional governments. correct answers federalism
A system of government whereby the states govern the people directly, while the national
government concerns itself with foreign affairs. State and national powers divided into entirely
different spheres-a model of federalism that looks on national & state governments as co-equal
sovereign powers. correct answers dual federalism
is based on programmatic mixing of authority & programs among the national, state, and local
government. correct answers mixed federalism
the principle of dividing governmental powers among different branches of government. correct
answers separation of powers
a major principle of the American system of government whereby each branch of government
can check the actions of the others. correct answers checks and balances
a system of government in which political decisions are made by the people directly, rather than
by their elected representation. absolutely everyone votes on everything. correct answers direct
democracy
a form of government in which sovereign powers rest with the people, rather than with a king or
a monarch. we are a republic. correct answers republic
Under the original constitution, who was to elect the president? correct answers electoral college
the power of the supreme court or any court to declare unconstitutional federal or state laws &
other acts of government. correct answers judicial review
this power is granted to the national government under the United States Constitution. correct
answers delegated powers
this power is not specifically spelled out in the Constitution, but which can deduced from the
text. That these powers are permitted to Congress can be seen in the so-called "elastic clause,"
the final sentences of article 1 section 8 of the Constitution, which say that congress has the right
to create laws that are "necessary and proper" to carry out the powers which are specifically
stated. correct answers implied powers
this power is a power shared by the federal and state governments. These powers include the
ability to make laws, roads, defense, parks and enforcement for police, prisons, health, and
environment, to name a few. correct answers concurrent powers
, the constitutional provision that makes the constitution & federal laws superior to all conflicting
state & local laws. (the constitution is the supreme law of the land) correct answers supremacy
clause
who is the most powerful person in the U.S. Senate? correct answers majority leader
who is the most powerful person in the U.S. House? correct answers house speaker
What are the constitutional requirements to be president? correct answers at least 35 & a natural
born citizen
Who was John Marshall & why was he important? correct answers Chief Justice of the United
States; his court opinions helped lay the basis for United States constitutional law and made the
Supreme Court of the United States a coequal branch of government along with the legislative
and executive branches.
who elects members of the House & members of the Senate? correct answers the people elect
these members
the process by which people acquire political beliefs & values. correct answers political
socialization
this maybe the old way we use to get information; radio, t.v., newspaper, magazines correct
answers traditional media
this maybe the new way we use to get information; social media, cable, satellite, c-span, digital
correct answers new media
the right to vote. correct answers suffrage
created to make large states happy-2 years is this term-435 members + delegates- debate is
limited-many formal rules due to size correct answers house of representatives
created to make small states happy-6 years is a term-100 members-few rules due to size-no limit
on debate correct answers u.s. senate
an organized group of individuals sharing common objectives who actively attempt to influence
policymakers correct answers interest groups
a group of political activists who organize to win elections, operate the government & determine
public policy. correct answers political party
they raise campaign donations-a committee set up by & representing a corporation, labor union,
or special interest group. correct answers political action committee (PAC)
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A system of government in which power is divided between a national (federal) government and
various regional governments. correct answers federalism
A system of government whereby the states govern the people directly, while the national
government concerns itself with foreign affairs. State and national powers divided into entirely
different spheres-a model of federalism that looks on national & state governments as co-equal
sovereign powers. correct answers dual federalism
is based on programmatic mixing of authority & programs among the national, state, and local
government. correct answers mixed federalism
the principle of dividing governmental powers among different branches of government. correct
answers separation of powers
a major principle of the American system of government whereby each branch of government
can check the actions of the others. correct answers checks and balances
a system of government in which political decisions are made by the people directly, rather than
by their elected representation. absolutely everyone votes on everything. correct answers direct
democracy
a form of government in which sovereign powers rest with the people, rather than with a king or
a monarch. we are a republic. correct answers republic
Under the original constitution, who was to elect the president? correct answers electoral college
the power of the supreme court or any court to declare unconstitutional federal or state laws &
other acts of government. correct answers judicial review
this power is granted to the national government under the United States Constitution. correct
answers delegated powers
this power is not specifically spelled out in the Constitution, but which can deduced from the
text. That these powers are permitted to Congress can be seen in the so-called "elastic clause,"
the final sentences of article 1 section 8 of the Constitution, which say that congress has the right
to create laws that are "necessary and proper" to carry out the powers which are specifically
stated. correct answers implied powers
this power is a power shared by the federal and state governments. These powers include the
ability to make laws, roads, defense, parks and enforcement for police, prisons, health, and
environment, to name a few. correct answers concurrent powers
, the constitutional provision that makes the constitution & federal laws superior to all conflicting
state & local laws. (the constitution is the supreme law of the land) correct answers supremacy
clause
who is the most powerful person in the U.S. Senate? correct answers majority leader
who is the most powerful person in the U.S. House? correct answers house speaker
What are the constitutional requirements to be president? correct answers at least 35 & a natural
born citizen
Who was John Marshall & why was he important? correct answers Chief Justice of the United
States; his court opinions helped lay the basis for United States constitutional law and made the
Supreme Court of the United States a coequal branch of government along with the legislative
and executive branches.
who elects members of the House & members of the Senate? correct answers the people elect
these members
the process by which people acquire political beliefs & values. correct answers political
socialization
this maybe the old way we use to get information; radio, t.v., newspaper, magazines correct
answers traditional media
this maybe the new way we use to get information; social media, cable, satellite, c-span, digital
correct answers new media
the right to vote. correct answers suffrage
created to make large states happy-2 years is this term-435 members + delegates- debate is
limited-many formal rules due to size correct answers house of representatives
created to make small states happy-6 years is a term-100 members-few rules due to size-no limit
on debate correct answers u.s. senate
an organized group of individuals sharing common objectives who actively attempt to influence
policymakers correct answers interest groups
a group of political activists who organize to win elections, operate the government & determine
public policy. correct answers political party
they raise campaign donations-a committee set up by & representing a corporation, labor union,
or special interest group. correct answers political action committee (PAC)
