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Test 8 Flashcards

1
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True or False: Are state constitutions are much less flexible and much more detailed then he U.S. Constitution?

A

True

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2
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Twenty-seven states call their governing body the “legislature,” and the second most popular title for this body among the states is the ________________.

A

General assembly

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3
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______________ is the only state that has a one-house (unicameral) legislature.

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Nebraska

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Fill in the blanks
“Almost without exception,state constitution are in urgent need of reform. The typical document is cluttered with Unnecessary ____1.____, burdensome restrictions, ____2.____ sections. It also carries _____3._____repetitious and contradictory material.”

A
  1. Details
  2. Obsolete
  3. Repetitious
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5
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Whats the impact that the sates constitution had on writing of the national constitution (1789)?

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After the war, the states came together to make a federal Government under the articles of confederation.

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6
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In over half the states, senators must be at least ____ years old.

A

25

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7
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True or false:
In every state, legislators are chosen by popular vote (of it’s citizens).

A

True

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8
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Most state legislators are elected in November of _______-numbered years.

A

even

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9
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The average annual salary of a state legislature is $___________.

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$22,000

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10
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In most states, members of the upper house (senate) serve ___ years

A

4

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11
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True or false:
in every state, only a member of the legislative can introduce a bill.

A

True

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12
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What district is Kingsway located in?

A

District 18

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13
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Who is the District state senator for King’s ways district?

A

Senator Ann RIvers

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14
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What party is Ann RIvers apart of?

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Republican

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15
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True or false:
Elections for governor are called “gubernatorial” elections.

A

True

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16
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True or False:
In most states, the Lieutenant governor is next in the line of succession to become governor.

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True

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17
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What is the average annual salary of a state governor?

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(test answer) $130,000
(actual answer)$145,000

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18
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True or False:
every state’s constitution makes the governor the commander in chief of the state’s armed forces. (militia/guard)

A

true

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19
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______________ laws are enacted by the legislative body.

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Statutory

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20
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________ laws are those made by the executive branch (and it’s officers).

A

administrative

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21
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A judge presides over a ________ trial without a jury (used in almost every exclusively in civil and misdemeanor cases)

A

bench

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22
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The justice of the peace most frequently serves in _____________ courts.

A

local

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23
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________ courts hear cases that are city-wide.

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Municipal

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24
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Most judges in most states are selected by ______________________.

A

Popular election

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25
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A _________ court system is organized on a functional basis, where certain types of cases are heard i specific courts throughout the state.

A

Geographic

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26
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the leaders of countries are usually selected by popular election and served for ________ years.

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four

27
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what County is King’s way in?

A

Clark county

28
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There are currently a total of ________ federally-recognized tribal governments in America, with authority over the lives of about 2 million people.

A

566

29
Q

__________ are created primarily by their citizens to obtain public services. rather then as a direct agents of the state.

A

cities

30
Q

the Constitution of city is called its _________.

A

Charter

31
Q

The _________ form of city government is the oldest and most widely used.

A

Mayor/council

32
Q

The practice of dividing a city into several districts and regulating the uses to which property in each of them may be put is called ____________.

A

Zoning

33
Q

What is a cause of “suburban boom”?

A

Cause: cheaper land, lower taxes

34
Q

________ is the most expensive item in every state’s budget.

A

Education

35
Q

Primary and secondary public education is largely the responsibility of ________________ governments.

A

Local

36
Q

On average, most state and local revenue comes from ________.

A

the federal government

37
Q

True or False:
Every state Levies a selective sales tax on gasoline.

A

true

38
Q

Property tax are almost always levied at the ____ level.

A

local

39
Q

________ states operate lotteries.

A

45

40
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What country’s approve of the U.S. government?

A

Philippines (92%)
Ghana (89%)
Japan (85%)
Kenya (84%)
South Korea (84%)
United states (83%)
Italy (83%)
Israel (81%)
Ethiopia (81%)
Senegal (80%)

41
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What country’s disapprove the U.S. government?

A

North Korea (100%)
Jordan (83%)
Russia (81%)
Palestinian (62%)
Pakistan (62%)
Iran (61%)

42
Q

What are the 7 most prominent American “stereotypes.”

A

Aggressive
Superficial
Arrogant
Rude
Unsophisticated
Disrespect for authority
Extravagant

43
Q

What are two capital cities of China?

A

Beijing - Political
Shanghai - Economic

44
Q

What is china’s key political party?

A

Chinese Communist Party

45
Q

What are the number of provinces in china?

A

23

46
Q

President of China

A

Xi jinping (2013- present)

47
Q

Xi jinping term and length as president.

A

Term: 5 years (no limit)

48
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China’s Legislative Branch

A

National People’s Congress (2924 members)

49
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China’s Supreme Court

A

Judicial (14 members)

50
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Population and land-mass of China & America & Russia.

A

China - 1.4b, Russia - 143m, America - 331m

51
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China’s Geographic location of primary population density

A

East Coast (Gold Coast)

52
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China’s Primary ethnic group, language and religion

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Primary ethnicity: Han (92%)
Primary religion: Atheism (50%)
Primary language: Mandarin

53
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China’s Social credit system

A

A score given to Chinese citizens based on their behavior and how they benefit society.

54
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China’s Debt-trap diplomacy

A

Gives low interest loans to developing countries. If country can’t pay off the loan, China has power over them.

55
Q

Russia Capital city

A

Moscow

56
Q

Russia’s Key political party

A

Authoritarianism

57
Q

Russia’s Executive branch

A

president: Vladimir Putin

58
Q

Vladimir Putin’s term

A

no term end

59
Q

Russia’s primary religion

A

Christian Orthodox (72%)
Muslim (19%)

60
Q

Russia Oligarchs

A

Rich people

61
Q

Russia’s Population and land-mass comparison with America & China

A

Bigger

62
Q

Using the class PP slide, outline & explain 7 reasons why foreign countries dislike (or
disapprove of) America.

A

Support of enemies
Economic sanctions
Political meddling
Military presence
Steal natural resources
Propaganda against them
Government scapegoat

63
Q

Using the class PP slide, outline & explain the 3 things that America does for foreign countries
who like (or approve of) us, as well as the 3 things that we do for these countries.

A

We give:
Military protection
$ aid
Edu/Tech/democracy

Give us:
Regional balance of power
Coastal/waterway access
$$$ - natural resources and trade

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