FINAL

Question 1

2 forms of aristocracies

Answer 1

monarchies and dictatorships

Question 2

2 forms of dictatorship

Answer 2

totalitarian and authoritarian

Question 3

rule of a few

Answer 3

aristocracy

Question 4

2 types of representative democracy are

Answer 4

parliamentary and presidential

Question 5

characteristics important to representative democracy

Answer 5

consent of the governed
freedom to criticize and oppose
rule by law
Guaranteed rights and liberties

Question 6

3 benefits of trade

Answer 6

improved standard of living
increased productive capacity
increased earnings for a nation

Question 7

3 questions economic systems must answer

Answer 7

what to make/produce
how and by whom should its products be made
who gets whats made

Question 8

4 major economic systems

Answer 8

traditional
market
command
mixed

Question 9

2 types of command economy

Answer 9

socialism
communism

Question 10

main causes for immigration

Answer 10

political freedom
economic freedom
religious freedom

Question 11

know all three aspects of the enlightenment

Answer 11

was a cultural movement of intellectuals in the 18th century europe and the american colonies
-was to reform society using reason sought to advance knowledge through science
-superposition, intolerance, and some abuse by church and state

Question 12

random #12

Answer 12

george washington

Question 13

great compromise

Answer 13

-bicameral legislature
- house representative
representation based on population
members elected by voters
serve 2 yr terms
-senate
representation would be by states (equal 2)
members would be selected by state legislatures
serves 6 years

Question 14

result of 3/5 compromise

Answer 14

-expanded the political power of slave holders
-impact on elections through the electoral college
-nine of the fifteen presidents were slave owners
-institutionalizes slavery in america

Question 15

supporters of the constitution

Answer 15

federalists

Question 16

know the 7 articles of the constitution

Answer 16

-established the power of the legislative branch
-established the power of the executive branch
-established the power of the judicial branch
-deals with the relations among the states and with the national government
-amending the constitution
-supremacy of national law
-ratification of the constitution

Question 17

requirements to serve in the house

Answer 17

25 yrs old
citizen for at least 7 yrs
members must reside in the state from which thye are elected

Question 18

requirements to be a senator

Answer 18

30 yrs old
citizen for at least 9 yrs
members must reside in the state from which they are elected

Question 19

one of the most important safeguards of personal liberty within the american legal system

Answer 19

the writ of habeas corpus

Question 20

is the presiding officer of the chamber

Answer 20

the speaker of the house

Question 21

article 1, section 3, cl 4 formally makes the () the presiding officer of the senate

Answer 21

vice president

Question 22

presidential requirements

Answer 22

must be age 35
a natural born citizen
lived in the US for 14 years

Question 23

5 constitutional roles of the president

Answer 23

head of the state
chief executive
commander in chief
chief legislator
chief diplomat

Question 24

the official is declared to be or an unwelcome person

Answer 24

persona non grata

Question 25

impeached presidents

Answer 25

andrew jackson
clinton
jackson

Question 26

random #26

Answer 26

bureaucrat

Question 27

patriot act acronym

Answer 27

providing appropriate tools required to intercept and obstruct terrorism act

Question 28

SEC

Answer 28

securities and exchange commission

Question 29

FDA

Answer 29

food and drug administration

Question 30

first amendment

Answer 30

freedom of religion
freedom of speech
freedom of press
the right to assemble
the right to petition the government

Question 31

fifth amendment

Answer 31

Indictment by the grand jury
eminent domain
right to due process
prohibits self incrimination
prohibits double jeopardy

Question 32

12th amendment

Answer 32

12th amendment- electoral college

Question 33

14th amendment

Answer 33

defines citizenship
privileges and immunities clause
due process clause
equal protection under the law
prohibits states from violating these rights

Question 34

19th amendment

Answer 34

womans sufferage

Question 35

presidential succession and disability

Answer 35

25th amendment

Question 36

political parties formed over the issue of

Answer 36

interpretation of the constitution

Question 37

conservatives

Answer 37

favor small government
financially conservative
support low taxes
oppose abortion

Question 38

liberals

Answer 38

believe/ support in big government
support abortion
support same sex marriage
social justice

Question 39

when patry leaders the machine award supporters with government jobs and other benefits, this is called

Answer 39

political patronage

Question 40

election reforms

Answer 40

voter registration
the secret ballot
primary election
merit system