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A bill can only be "filibustered" --
In the Senate.
What is the 1st amendment
Freedom of speech, press, religion, petition and assembly
By starting a school supply drive what are Addie and Georgia doing
engaging in community service
what are checks and balances
a system to make sure that no branch of government has too much power
Which person has the best influencing of local legislation
-end national income tax
-end dumping in the James river
-better after-school rpograms
-raise age requirement for voters
End dumping in the James River
Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to-
Educate the electorate about campaign issues
What is rule of law
Fundamental principal that society is governed by established by predictible laws
What are the two sides of the political spectrum?
Liberals and conservatives.
In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to-
Appeal to the political center.
the 2000 presidential election was finally decided by the __ decision.
Bush v. Gore
What is necessary to amend the Constitution of the US
ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states
Which legal process does this headline describe? State Supreme Court Rules Against City.
Judicial review
What is the major function of political parties in America?
Nominating candidates for public office and presenting them to voters.
According to the 10th amendment, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people or-
States
How do government officials use the media?
To communicate with the public.
Democracy requires all of the following to prosper EXCEPT a:
What is a large, powerful upperclass
Senate approves presidential appointments. This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?
Federal legislative
___ is a written lie about a person that damages his/her reputation.
Libel.
A common criticism of the Electoral College is that
Gives too much power to small states OR its not even a real college.
The Writ of Habeas Corpus is intended to prevent--
The accused from being unjustly arrested and imprisoned without cause.
State and local taxes can be issued on-
The sale of local goods.
What is NOT typically a city zoning classification?
Rural.
A __ permits you to enter another country and must be obtained from the country you wish to enter.
Visa.
What is NAFTA?
An agreement signed by Canada, Mexico, and the US eliminating most Tariffs and creating one of the worlds largest free trading zones.
What is lobbying?
The act of attempting government decisions legislation, or administrative policies.