Democratic And Republican Party Quiz Flashcards
Citizens must participate in jury duty in order to protect the ____________________ rights to be tried by one’s peers. This falls under amendment __________
Constitutionl
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Rule of law is a principle that the law applies to __________________, even those who govern, those who are in charge
Everyone
______________________ serves as a long-term protection against tyranny, oppressive government and is a foundation of liberty in the United States
Constituion
A more informed society is a long-term result of the constitutional protection of free ________________ and this is stated under amendment __________
Speech
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____________ law is a type of law that is used to help solve disputes between people or organizations
Civil
In the U.S. Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon, it showed that even the __________________ is accountable for obeying the law
President
The system of checks and balances prevents any ______________ of government from becoming too _________________
Branch
Powerful
______________ serve a six year term, while congressmen/ women from the House of Representatives serve a two year term
Senators
Congress can override a Presidential _____________ with a 2/3 vote
Veto
A tactic for defeating a bill in the Senate by talking until the bill’s sponsor withdraws it is called a ________________________
Filibuster
A cloture is a procedure used in the Senate to limit debate on a __________
Bill
One basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats is the responsibilities of _______________________
Government
Political parties are NOT mentioned in the _________________________
Constitution
The United States has a _________________ system
Two Party
The two main political parties in the United States today are _____________________ and ________________________________
Democrats
Republican
