Government Flashcards
What does each branch of government do?
Legislative Branch (creates the law), Executive Branch (enforces the laws), Judicial Branch (interprets the laws)
What are three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branch.
What did Thomas Hobbes believe?
Believed that Man is inherently evil.
What did John Locke believe?
Believed Man is naturally good.
What is the Force Theory?
The theory that claims that states form when one person or group forces others under their control.
What is the Evolution Theory?
Theory that claims that states develop naturally out of the early family.
What is the Divine Rights Theory?
Theory that claims that God created the state and gave those of royal birth a right to rule.
What is the Social Contract Theory and whose theory was it based on?
Theory that claims that people within an area gave up power to the state to promote safety of all. John Locke.
What is guaranteed by the first amendment?
Freedom of Religion
Who has the ability to declare war?
The congress.
How many full terms can a Senator serve?
No term limit for Senators.
How many years is a full term for a Representative?
2 years
Which amendment sets the minimum voting age to 18?
26th amendment
Who becomes president if both the president and VP die?
The Speaker of the House
Who elects the president of the USA?
The Electoral College
How many stripes are there on the American Flag?
13
Why did the pilgrims come to America?
Religious Freedom
How many total senators are there?
100
How many people are there in the electoral college?
538 people in the Electoral College.
What are the number of electors per state based on?
State Population
What are the electors made up of?
100 Senators, 435 House of Rep, 3 District of Columbia
Four Strengths of Electoral College?
Minorities get equal rep, every sate and region get an equal say, maintains separation of power, maintains a two party system.
Four weaknesses of Electoral College?
Popular vote doesn’t always win, Large “swing” states receive most attention, discourages third parties, favors some states.
2 alternate voting plans
Count all votes instead of majority wins for electoral college, national popular vote directly elects
