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a from of government in which the power to rule is held by a small elitist group ( usually self- appointed)

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oligarchy

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the belief of the people that a government has the right to make public policy

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legitimacy

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a state’s supreme and absolute power within its own territory

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sovereignty

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the institution through which society makes and enforces its public policy

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government

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form of government where those who rule cannot be held responsible to the will of the people

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dictatorship

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form of government in which a single person holds unlimited power

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autocracy

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all the things the government decides to do

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public policy

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a system that provides orderly regulation of citizens’ relationships with one another

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ordered government

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basic principle of american government which states that government is restricted in whait it may do, citizens have rights that can’t be taken away

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limited government

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the joining of several groups for a common purpose

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confederation

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system of government in which public polices ae made by officials selected by the voters and held accountable in periodic elections

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representative government

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constitutional requirement that each state accept the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state

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full faith and credit clause

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the idea that government can exist only with the consent of the people being governed

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popular sovereignty

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those powers that both the national government and the states posses and exercise

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concurrent powers

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those powers that can be exercised by the national government alone

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exclusive powers

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a system of government in which a written constitution divides power between a central or national government and several regional governments like states

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federalism

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those powers that the constitution does not grant to the national government and does not deny to the states

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reserved powers

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18
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powers the constitution is presumed to have delegated to the national government because it is the government of a sovereign state

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inherit powers

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those delegated powers of the national government that are suggested by the necessary and proper clause needed to carry out the expressed powers

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implied powers

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system of overlapping the powers of the three branches to check the actions of the other branches

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checks and balances

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those delegated powers of the national government that are expressly stated in the constitution, aka the “enumerated powers”

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expressed powers

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proposed laws presented to legislators for consideration

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bill

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the drawing of electoral district line so the advantage to the part of power

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gerrymandered/ gerrymandering

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the people and interests that an elected official represents

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constituencies/ constituents

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exclusive power of Congress to regulate interstate and foreign trade

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commerce power

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a court order for a person to appear and produce documents or other requested materials to the court

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subpoenas

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27
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power of the government to take private property for public use

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eminent domain

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28
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a blanket pardon offered to a group of law violators by the president

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amnesty

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the power of the president to reduce the length of a sentence or fine for a crime

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commutation

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release from punishment or legal consequences of a crime by the President

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pardon

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an official postponement of the execution of a sentence granted by the president

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reprieve

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32
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the exclusive power of the President to legally recognize (establish diplomatic relations) foreign states

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recognition

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33
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the 40 or so year period where relations between the U.S. and Soviet Union were tense and often hostile; time of threats and military build-up

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cold war

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34
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the use of violence to intimidate a government or society

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terrorism

35
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the policy of making America and its allies so military strong that their very strength sill discourage, or prevent and attack

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deterrence

36
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all matters not directly connected to the realm of foreign affairs

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domestic affairs

37
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a group of policies made up of all the stands and actions that a nation takes in every aspect of its relationships with other countries

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foreign policy

38
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treaties in which the U.S. and other countries involved have agreed to take collective action to meet aggression in a particular part of the world

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regional security alliance

39
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what are the 4 characteristics of all states?

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sovereignty, government, territory, population

40
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what 3 powers do all governments possess?

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legislative, judicial, executive

41
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name the 4 theories that describe the “origin of states”

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Force, evolutionary, dive right of kings, social contract

42
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what governments are classified as those with a “geographic Distribution of power”?

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initary, federal, confederate

43
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which governments are classified as those based on the “relationship between the executive and legislature”?

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parliamentary and presidental

44
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which governments ae classified as those “who may participate”?

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democracy and dictatorship

45
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why did many European countries turn to “colonialism”?

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economy was mercantalism and needed more resources

46
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what is the difference between a duty and a responsibility?

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responsibility- should do, not forced to do
duty- have to do

47
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what were the 3 types of colonies founded in America?

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Royal, Proprietary, Charter

48
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what 3 key government beliefs did the colonists bring with them from England?

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ordered, limited, representative

49
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How did British colonial practices contribute to the growth of self-government in the colonies?

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england was to far away, the colonies learned how to lead with there own problems

50
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Describe two ideas brought forth in the Declaration of Independence.

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natural rights, government should be representative, all men created and treated equally

51
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name two things that were happening during the “critical period” that showed a need for a stronger national government.

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made there own money, secret treaties with countries, states trade with each other

52
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differentiate between the VA plan and NJ plans, two point for each

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NJ- unicameral, small state supported, equal representation, include tax & trade power
VA- bicameral, big states supported, population based representation

53
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explain the opposing arguments of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, two points each

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Feds- no separation of powers, no tax, no trade regulation, social problems
Anti- Feds- too much power to national government, no bill of rights

54
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name two of the framers goals when creating the constitution.

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establish justice, domestic tranquility, promote general welfare

55
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what are the 3 main parts of the constitution?

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Preamble, Articles, Amendments

56
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why is the amendment process a good example of federalism.

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states and National government work together to pass an amendment

57
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what was the framers main goal when creating a federal system of government?

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creates stronger national government presence, power to the states

58
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what is the purpose of the “extradition Clause”

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a fugitive from Justice in one state can be returned to that state

59
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what is the purpose of the “privileges and Immunities Clause”?

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states can’t draw unreasonable distinctions between it’s residents and residents of other states

60
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what are the 4 ways a congressman typically votes?

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delegate, trustee, partisan, politico

61
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when does a term of Congress begin?

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Jan 3, odd yearsw

62
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what are the 2 requirements of the District Plan Law?

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each state has responsibility for drawing congressional districts within their state, districts have to have equal population

63
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what are the 2 requirements of the Reappointment Act?

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set the size of the house, after a census determine number of seats each state should have, seat reappointment every 10 years

64
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why is the Senate considered a “continuous body”?

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only 1/3 of the seats are up every election year

65
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describe how the President and Congress share power in regard to war and national defense.

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congress- only declare war
president- chief commander of military

66
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why does Congress possess the power of oversight

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gather info, oversee the executive branch

67
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who is the presiding officer of the House? The Senate?

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speaker of House, President of Senate/ Pres Pro temp

68
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name 2 actions a committee can take on a bill

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pigeonholed, report bill favorably, submit revised form

69
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name 2 actions the President can take in a bill

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pass, veto

70
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what are the requirements under the 22nd amendment?

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presidental tenure, 2 term limit

71
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what are the 2 ways of dealing with disability under the 25th amendment?

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president reports themselves to congress, VP and majority of cabinet report to congress

72
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what is meant by choosing a VP that will “balance the ticket”

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counter act presidents weaknesses, better chances of being elected

73
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what formal duties are assigned to the VP?

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Preside over senate, help decide presidental disability

74
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who is responsible for approving Presidential appointment?

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senate

75
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what is the purpose of asking an ambassador to leave our country?

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show displeasure with the countries actions, rebuke the government

76
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what are the three main parts of all bureaucracies?

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hierarchical structures, specified jobs, formal rules

77
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hame two areas the EOP gives advice to the President

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foreign policy, homeland security

78
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what is the nerve center of the EOP?

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white house

79
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who is considered the most influential aide to the President?

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white house chief of staff

80
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what is the main purpose of American Foreign policy?

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security

81
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what was the theme of american foreign policy 150 years after independence?

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isolationism

82
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what ended this policy?

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WWII

83
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what foreign policy was followed for nearly 30 years to keep COmmunism in check?

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containment

84
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what groups are placed in charge of the U.S. military?

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president, congress

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