Chapter 3 Flashcards
Somalia is an example of
Anarchy
What is an example of a unitary government?
Japan
The republic nature if American democratic government cones from the idea of _______________ an idea promoted by Montesquieu
Separation of Powers
Three branches of American government
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What is the supreme law of the land in the US?
The constitution
Who is the chief executive of the American government?
The president
Congress is divided into the
House of Representatives
The senate
An example of prohibited state power
Coining money
Chief executive of a state
Governor
The process by which a city government is established
Incorporation
Local governments usually exist as ____________ and __________
Counties and municipalities
American government is an example of
Popular government
Under what system does the majority party select the person to head the government?
Parliamentary system
A New England town meeting is an example of
A direct democracy
What system works well with large countries consisting if people with different goals and needs?
Federalism
