Semester 1 test

Question 1

states that States have to accept the records and decisions of other states

Answer 1

Full Faith and Credit Clause

Question 2

states cannot draw unreasonable distinctions between citizens of a different state

Answer 2

Privileges and Immunities Clause

Question 3

the legal returning a fugitive with someone who has charges

Answer 3

Extradition

Question 4

Bicameral legislature that would be based on population or money given to government

Answer 4

Virginia plan

Question 5

One house legislature based on equal representation

Answer 5

New Jersey

Question 6

The power of the court to decide whether or not what the government does is constitutional

Answer 6

Judicial Review

Question 7

How long are terms for senators?

Answer 7

6 years

Question 8

How long are terms for representatives?

Answer 8

2 years

Question 9

How is representation based in the U.S. Congress?

Answer 9

based on population

Question 10

How many representatives are in the House?

Answer 10

435 members

Question 11

What are the qualifications to be a member of the House

Answer 11

25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in state you represent

Question 12

What are the qualifications to be a member of the Senate

Answer 12

30 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in state

Question 13

Stalling tactic used by senators to force compromise

Answer 13

filibuster

Question 14

What are the steps in the law-making process?

Answer 14

1. bill is introduced. 2. bill goes to appropriate standing committee. 3. bill is voted on by house of senate. 4. bill goes to conference committee. 5. Bill gets approved or denied. 6. if approved, bill goes to president

Question 15

What options does a president have with the bill reaches the White House?

Answer 15

sign into law, pocket veto, veto, not sign and let it become a law

Question 16

Intra Party election to select candidates

Answer 16

direct primary

Question 17

any qualified voter can participate

Answer 17

Open primary

Question 18

only registered party members can participate

Answer 18

closed primary

Question 19

Belief that your vote notes a difference

Answer 19

political eficacy

Question 20

How does political efficacy affect voting?

Answer 20

Increases voting

Question 21

What are the ways of informally amending the Constitution?

Answer 21

basic legislation, custom, executive action, court decisions, party practices

Question 22

Necessary and Proper Clause

Answer 22

Congress has the power to do whatever is necessary and proper to carry out its expressed powers

Question 23

What are the common State qualifications for voting?

Answer 23

age, residence, citizenship

Question 24

What date has Congress set for national elections?

Answer 24

1st tuesday after 1st monday in november of every even numbered year

Question 25

What are the formal qualifications for being President

Answer 25

30 years old, residence for 14 years, natural born citixen

Question 26

How many electoral votes does each State have?

Answer 26

the sum of the number of representatives and senators

Question 27

How have the powers of the Presidency changed over time?

Answer 27

they have expanded

Question 28

the ability to issue executive orders.

Answer 28

Ordinance power

Question 29

Removal power, executive privilege (power to keep certain information secret)

Answer 29

appointment power

Question 30

power to make treaties and executive agreements

Answer 30

diplomatic powers

Question 31

power to acknowledge existence of another nation

Answer 31

recognition

Question 32

commander-in-chief, war powers resolution (inform congress within 48 hours of troop use. Deployment only for 60 days. Congress can end deployment early with resolution)

Answer 32

military powers

Question 33

power to recommend legislation. Power to veto. Power to get rid of parts of law/signing statements. Call special sessions of congress.

Answer 33

legislative powers

Question 34

ceremonial head of government

Answer 34

chief of state

Question 35

hold executive power

Answer 35

chief executive

Question 36

directs government

Answer 36

chief administrator

Question 37

foreign policy leader

Answer 37

chief diplomat

Question 38

lead armed forces

Answer 38

commander in chief

Question 39

main architect of public policy

Answer 39

chief legislator

Question 40

lead party in government

Answer 40

chief of party

Question 41

represent "the people” to government

Answer 41

chief citizen

Question 42

forgiven for a crime

Answer 42

pardon

Question 43

pardon given to a group of people

Answer 43

amnesty

Question 44

ability to reduce sentencing

Answer 44

commutation

Question 45

ability to postpone a sentence

Answer 45

reprieve

Question 46

Where does Congress get its tax powers from?

Answer 46

article 1, section 8

Question 47

imposed on people who earn an income above a certain set amount.

Answer 47

individual income tax

Question 48

imposed on businesses who earn a profit.

Answer 48

corporate income tax

Question 49

imposed on all people who earn an income.

Answer 49

social insurance tax

Question 50

imposed on people who makes or consume certain goods. “Luxury’ or “xin” tax

Answer 50

excise tax

Question 51

imposed on people who receive assets from another.

Answer 51

estate and gift taxes

Question 52

imposed on people/businesses that bring certain goods into country

Answer 52

customs duties

Question 53

What is the major source of federal revenue?

Answer 53

Individual income tax

Question 54

What is the major local tax?

Answer 54

property tax

Question 55

income exceeds outlays

Answer 55

Budget surplus

Question 56

spending more than you’re making,

Answer 56

budget deficit

Question 57

Collection of all the stands and positions that the US has taken in our relations with other nations.

Answer 57

foreign policy

Question 58

focuses on building up a powerful military to prevent any attacks.

Answer 58

Detterence

Question 59

stated that European nations were to stay out of the Western Hemisphere.

Answer 59

monroe doctrine

Question 60

The authority to act on a case

Answer 60

jurisdiction

Question 61

Only government can hear a case

Answer 61

exclusive

Question 62

state and government can hear a case

Answer 62

concurrent

Question 63

Hearing a case for the first time

Answer 63

original jurisdiction

Question 64

reviewing another court's decision

Answer 64

appellate jurisdiction

Question 65

Government cannot support or establish a religion

Answer 65

Establishment clause

Question 66

govt can not interfere with your free exercise of your religion

Answer 66

free exercise

Question 67

What issue do most cases revolve around?

Answer 67

education

Question 68

What things are not covered by freedom of speech?

Answer 68

libel, slander, obscenity

Question 69

Why is obscenity controversial?

Answer 69

It is a problematic issue trying to figure out what is obscene

Question 70

Why are TV and radio closely regulated?

Answer 70

because they are public property

Question 71

The government must ac fairly and follow the established rules

Answer 71

Due process

Question 72

What impact does the 14th Amendment have on rights?

Answer 72

It made many of the bill of rights protections apply to the state governments

Question 73

Reasonable belief that a crime is or has been committed.

Answer 73

Probable cause

Question 74

Any evidence gained from an illegal search can not be used in court.

Answer 74

exclusionary rule

Question 75

What does the right to a speedy trial entail?

Answer 75

No more than 100 days between your arrest and your trial.

Question 76

Right to an attorney, to know what you are being charged with, to know evidence used against you, and to call and confront witnesses.

Answer 76

Adequate defense

Question 77

What are the major articles of the SD Constitution?

Answer 77

Article 3, Article 4, Article 5, Article 6

Question 78

How many days can the legislature meet?

Answer 78

cannot exceed 40 days

Question 79

How long of terms do SD legislators serve?

Answer 79

2 year terms

Question 80

What are the qualifications to serve in the SD legislature?

Answer 80

must be 21, resident for 2 years, US citizen

Question 81

ability of citizens to propose laws

Answer 81

initiative

Question 82

ability of citizens to vote on laws

Answer 82

referendum

Question 83

What are the main levels in the SD judicial system?

Answer 83

Magistrate, Circuit court, state supreme court.

Question 84

How are judges selected in SD?

Answer 84

selected by the people

Question 85

freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech

Answer 85

1st amendment

Question 86

right to bear arms

Answer 86

2nd amendment

Question 87

added to prevent writs of assistance; no illegal searches and seizures

Answer 87

4th amendment

Question 88

the people have more rights that are listed in the constitution

Answer 88

9th amendment

Question 89

extends some of the protections in the Bill of Rights to the states as well

Answer 89

14th amendment

Question 90

No slavery or involuntary servitude

Answer 90

13th amendment

Question 91

granted African Americans the right to vote

Answer 91

15th amendment

Question 92

congress has power to lay and collect taxes

Answer 92

16th amendment

Question 93

prohibition of alcoholic beverages

Answer 93

18th amendment

Question 94

Provides men and women equal voting rights

Answer 94

19th amendment

Question 95

Repealed the 18th amendment

Answer 95

21st amendment

Question 96

Prohibits any poll tax in elections for federal officials

Answer 96

24th amendment

Question 97

In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President

Answer 97

25th amendment

Question 98

US citizens who are of 18 years of age or older are given the right to vote

Answer 98

26th amendment

Question 99

Describe the amendment process

Answer 99

proposed by ⅔ vote of congress, ratified by ¾ vote legislatures.

Question 100

not written in the constitution

Answer 100

implied powers

Question 101

written in the constitution

Answer 101

expressed powers

Question 102

only federal courts

Answer 102

exclusive power

Question 103

both state and federal courts

Answer 103

concurrent

Question 104

Who issues declarations of war?

Answer 104

congress