Government

Question 1

Federalism

Answer 1

A system of government where power is divided between national government and small regional governments

Question 2

Checks and balances

Answer 2

Prevent any branch from becoming to powerful

Question 3

Separation of powers

Answer 3

Divides branches of government and separates powers

Question 4

Bill of rights

Answer 4

Comprises first 10 amendments to U.S. constitution

Question 5

Civil rights

Answer 5

Rights of people protected by law and have equal opportunities

Question 6

Supremacy clause

Answer 6

Federal law takes precedence over state law

Question 7

Limited government

Answer 7

Form of government restricted by law, only has power the people give it

Question 8

Direct democracy

Answer 8

Citizens are directly involved in the decisions made

Question 9

Indirect democracy

Answer 9

Citizens elect representatives to make laws for them

Question 10

Dictator

Answer 10

One individual person with absolute power

Question 11

Oligarchy

Answer 11

Small group of people have control over the country/organization

Question 12

Anarchy

Answer 12

Absence of government

Question 13

Monarchy

Answer 13

Government ruled by royal family/determined by blood

Question 14

Purpose of government

Answer 14

To maintain order/stability for people to live safely

Question 15

Executive branch

Answer 15

Executes laws

Question 16

Electoral college

Answer 16

Body of people representing states of U.S. who formally cast votes for president/vice president

Question 17

Chief of state

Answer 17

The holder head of nation as distinct as head of government

Question 18

Cabinet

Answer 18

Advise president on anything he requires

Question 19

Presidential line of succession

Answer 19

Order of who should take over for president if something should happen to him during his term

Question 20

Executive privilege

Answer 20

The right of president and other members of executive branch to hold certain confidential information

Question 21

Pardon

Answer 21

Expression of presidents forgiveness

Question 22

25th amendment

Answer 22

Vice president shall take over for the president if something should happen during his term

Question 23

Veto

Answer 23

Prevent a bill from becoming a law

Question 24

Pocket veto

Answer 24

Bill does not become a law because it is not signed in a 10 day period/it expires

Question 25

Legislative branch

Answer 25

Makes laws

Question 26

Standing committee

Answer 26

Permanent committee in an organization responsible for specific areas of focus

Question 27

House rules committee

Answer 27

Committee of house representatives that are responsible for rules under which bills will be presented

Question 28

Senatorial debate

Answer 28

Allows senators to share their views and have them recorded on a senate floor

Question 29

Head of the HOR

Answer 29

The speaker

Question 30

Head of the senate

Answer 30

Vice president

Question 31

Conference committee

Answer 31

Joint committee in U.S. congress that resolves disagreements between house and senate on a specific bill

Question 32

Judicial branch

Answer 32

Judges laws

Question 33

Leader of judicial branch

Answer 33

Chief justice

Question 34

**Supreme court**- judicial review

Answer 34

Power of supreme court /other federal courts to interpret constitution and declare laws

Question 35

What are qualifications to be president

Answer 35

35 years old, natural born citizen, live in the U.S. for a least 14 years

Question 36

How long is a presidents term

Answer 36

4 years

Question 37

Amendment 1

Answer 37

Fundamental freedoms (religion, speech, etc.)

Question 38

Amendment 2

Answer 38

Right to bear arms

Question 39

Amendment 4

Answer 39

Right to privacy

Question 40

Amendment 5

Answer 40

Due process clause

Question 41

Amendment 6

Answer 41

Rights to a defendant

Question 42

Amendment 8

Answer 42

Cruel and unusual punishment

Question 43

Impeachment

Answer 43

Bringing charges against a government official for wrongdoing

Question 44

Primary

Answer 44

Preliminary election to appoint delegates to a party conference or to select candidates for a principal.

Question 45

Gerrymandering

Answer 45

Manipulates the boundaries of an electoral

Question 46

What are the qualifications to be in the senate

Answer 46

30 years old U.S. citizen for 9 years Resident of state selected to serve in

Question 47

How long is a term for people in the senate

Answer 47

6 years

Question 48

What are the qualifications to be in the HOR

Answer 48

25 years old U.S. citizen for 7 years Resident of the state representing

Question 49

Qualifications to be in the supreme court

Answer 49

Service on federal courts Support for the constitution political participation

Question 50

How long does someone serve in the supreme court

Answer 50

For life if they choose

Question 51

When is election day

Answer 51

Second Tuesday of even years

Question 52

Amendment 11

Answer 52

Lawsuits against states

Question 53

Amendment 12

Answer 53

Presidential elections

Question 54

Amendment 13

Answer 54

Abolish slavery

Question 55

Amendment 14

Answer 55

Civil rights

Question 56

Amendment 15

Answer 56

Black suffrage

Question 57

Amendment 16

Answer 57

Income taxes

Question 58

Amendment 17

Answer 58

Senatorial elections

Question 59

Amendment 18

Answer 59

Prohibition of liquor

Question 60

Amendment 19

Answer 60

Women's suffrage

Question 61

Amendment 20

Answer 61

Terms of office