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American Government Test 6 Flashcards

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The most important unit of local government in many New England states

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Town

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An election in which the voters of the state approve or reject a proposed amendment

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Referendum

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The largest unit of local government in most states

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County

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The state executive officer that is most compatible to the Vice President

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Lieutenant Governor

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One who represents a special interest groups before a political body

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Lobbyist

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Developed area outside the city

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Suburbs

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Local voting district

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Precinct

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A written plan which sets up a form of government and establishes its basic governing principles

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Constitution

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Allows a voter who will be out of town or unable to vote on Election Day to vote in an election

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Absentee ballot

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Defines citizenship and lists two ways to become a citizen

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14th Amendment

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Secret ballot system

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Australian ballot system

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City extending its limit by acquiring land that border it’s own

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Annexation

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Election where voters choose the political party’s nominees

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Direct primary

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The voter must register to vote with the party and may vote only for the candidates in that party

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Closed primary

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The power to veto part of a bill without vetoing the entire bill

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Item veto

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A system whereby able-bodied men are required to join a particular branch of the nation’s armed forces for a certain period of time

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Draft/ Conscription

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The process whereby a person changes citizenship from one country to another

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Naturalization

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The state executive officer that keeps certain state records and documents, administers election laws, and keeps the official state seal

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Secretary of State

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Travel document for identification and safe passage

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Passport

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The process by which the state legislature removes a governor from office

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Impeachment

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Right of admission

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Visa

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The process by which voters propose an amendment to the state constitution

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Initiative

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A foreign-born resident of the a country who has not become a naturalized citizen

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Alien

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The state executive officer that represents the state in lawsuits

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Attorney general

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Allegiance to a country, or full membership and participation in its political and social institutions

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Citizenship

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The process by which the voters remove a governor from office

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Recall

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The legal process by which a person renounces his citizenship

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Expatriation

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What are counties called in Louisiana?

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Parishes

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Unique feature of traditional town government

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Town meeting

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What are counties called in Alaska?

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Boroughs

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A major city and the populated area surrounding it, which may include smaller towns

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Metropolitan area

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Places the greatest burden on those with lower incomes

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Regressive tax

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The single most important source of revenue among the states today

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Sales tax

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The state executive officer that is the guardian of a state’s finances and is often in charge of tax collection

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Treasurer

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Supreme Court case that opened the door to federal court regulation of state apportionment

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Baker v. Carr

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Which state is the only state that has a unicameral legislature?

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Nebraska

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At what age can American citizens vote in federal elections?

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What form of government does Article 4 of the U.S. Constitution guarantee every state?

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Republican form

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What is the oldest written constitution now in force anywhere in the world?

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Massachusetts Constitution

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What is the most important function of state government?

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Law Enforcement

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What percentage of court cases in the U.S. are decided by state courts?

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90%

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What is usually the largest item on state and local budgets?

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Education

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At what age do American men have to register for the draft?

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18- (30 days after their 18th birthday)

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List the ways citizens can influence an elected official

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  1. Know who they are
  2. Know the issues
  3. Inform your elected officials of your stand
  4. Pray for elected officials
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List the three forms of city government

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  1. Mayor-Council form
  2. Commission form
  3. Council-Manager form
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List the qualifications for an immigrant to become a U.S. citizen

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  1. At least 18 yrs. old
  2. Resident of the U.S. for at least 5 years
  3. Good moral character
  4. Literate of the English language
  5. Knowledge of history, principles, and government of the U.S.
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List the basic sections of a typical state constitution

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  1. Preamble
  2. Bill of rights
  3. Description of state government
  4. Description of local government
  5. General provisions
  6. Provisions for change
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List the methods of proposing amendments to a state constitution

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  1. Conventional proposal
  2. Legislative proposal
  3. Initiative proposal
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List the two ways that one may become a U.S. citizen

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  1. Birth

2. Naturalization

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List the three guidelines for properly responding to authority when it conflicts with God’s commands

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  1. Don’t decide to defy authority, decide to obey God
  2. Try to honor earthly rulers as much as biblically possible
  3. If you get in trouble for your stand take the consequences without complaints

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