Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

American Govt > Final Exam Reviem > Flashcards

Final Exam Reviem Flashcards

0
Q

What is the document which first established the principle that a monarch does not have complete power known as?

A

Magna carta

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

What is the form of govt. in which the will of the people is made into law by the people themselves?

A

Direct democracy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

A ____ is said to be exist when a small group of elected people makes law based on the popular will of the entire population.

A

Representative democracy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence ?

A

Thomas Jefferson

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What were the weaknesses of the article if confederation ?

A

No national courts
No power to tax
Strong state govt.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Federalism gives power to:

A

National state and local

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What document states the goals if the us govt. ?

A

Preamble of the constitution

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Why did the anti federalists object to the constitution ?

A

There was no bill of rights

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Powers belonging to the national govt. are :

A

Expressed/delegated powers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What’s another name for the elastic clause?

A

Necessary and proper clause

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Powers given to the states are called:

A

Reserved powers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What’s the only court mentioned in the constitution ?

A

Supreme

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Purpose of executive

A

Enforce the law

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Purpose of legislative

A

Make the law

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Purpose of judicial

A

Interpret the law

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Legislative can check the judicial branch by its power to :

A

Remove judges through impeachment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

The power to declare legislative and executive acts unconstitutional is called :

A

Judicial review

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

The supremacy clause establishes :

A

The constitution as the nations highest law

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Checks and balances are like :

A

Presidential veto
Impeachment proceedings
Judicial review

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Checks and balances helps balance out :

A

The power between the branches

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

The Virginia plan would have benefited the ____ states.

A

Big

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

The New Jersey plan called for a ____ congress.

A

Unicameral

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

The great compromise settled what issue?

A

The structure of congress -2 houses

23
Q

Why was the federalist essay significant?

A
  • To get Virginia and New York to sign the constitution

- to explain how the constitution would work

24
Q

The president has control of the navy and army as the :

A

Commander and chief

25
Q

The framers of the constitution envisioned the _______ as well informed citizens who could choose the best person for the presidency.

A

Electoral college

26
Q

Who decides if the electoral college results in a tie ?

A

House of reps.

27
Q

Federal judges are nominated by the :

A

Pres.

28
Q

Federal judges serve for :

A

LIFE

29
Q

Which states the existence of the senate ?

A

A body needed to be created in which states were equally represented

30
Q

Who is the most influential member of the house ?

A

The speaker john boehner

31
Q

What is the main reason that congress creates committees ?

A

Divide up the work and direct the flow of legislation

32
Q

In the senate how is a filibuster ended ?

A

Cloture time limit on debate

33
Q

How are states represented in the house ?

A

Population

34
Q

What is the purpose of the conference committee?

A

Come up with a compromise version of similar bills

35
Q

How can a senator or group of senators stop action on a bill?

A

Filibuster

36
Q

What are people who elect a representative into office known as ?

A

Constituents

37
Q

Postage free mailing to constituents by congressman is known as:

A

Franking privilege

38
Q

What is the process of adjusting congressional districts due to population changes known as?

A

Redistricting

39
Q

What is drawing the district boundaries to suit the political purposes if state lawmakers known as?

A

Gerrymandering

40
Q

Who is the ceremonial leader of the senate ?

A

Vice President joe Biden

41
Q

Who is the official substitute for the head of the senate ?

A

President protempor Patrick leahy

42
Q

What committee is made up of members of the standing committee?

A

Sub committees

43
Q

Which committee if the traffic cop of the house ?

A

House rules committee

44
Q

Who can create inferior courts?

A

Legislative

45
Q

Who is the judicial branch leader?

A

Chief Justice

46
Q

What’s the only way to remove forcefully a judge ?

A

Impeachment

47
Q

Speaker of the house

A

John boehner

48
Q

President of the senate

A

Joe Biden

49
Q

President protempor

A

Patrick leahy

50
Q

Majority floor leader (senate)

A

Harry Reid

51
Q

Minority floor leader( senate)

A

Mitch McConnell

52
Q

Majority floor leader (house)

A

Eric canter

53
Q

Minority floor leader (house)

A

Nancy pelosi

54
Q

Chief Justice

A

John Roberts

American Govt (5 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions