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100
The phrase in the Preamble that describes the prevention of rebellion.
What is “insure domestic tranquility”
100
Aspect of the American government system that was influenced by the Magna Carta
What is limited authority/ government or Trial By jury
100
This compromise created a two-house legislature based on separate schemes of representation
What is The Great Compromise
100
the structure of the legislative branch of the federal government
What is two houses with different numbers of seats. Senate has 100 members and House has 435.
100
One way to simultaneously act on personal beliefs and satisfy a civic responsibility
What is exercise the right to vote.
200
The phrase of the preamble to the U.S. Constitution that allows government to operate a court system?
What is “establish Justice”
200
The Declaration of Independence reflects John Locke’s idea of
What is consent of the governed and natural rights.
200
The reason why the electoral college was created
What is the people could not be trusted with directly electing the president. lack of education.
200
prevents the abuse of authority by any branch of government
What is Checks and Balances
200
Propaganda technique that persuades listeners that he or she is similar to members of the audience
What is “plain folks”
300
government that has uncontrolled or unlimited power
What is Totalitarian
300
the political thinker first described separation of powers
Who is Montesquieu
300
There must always be laws and no person can be above the law regardless of their position in the government
What is Rule of Law
300
Powers that limit the power of the federal government and give powers to states
What are reserved powers
300
how does a responsible media shape the results of the popular vote
What is informing viewers
400
supreme power rests in the citizens and power is exercised by representatives elected by the people
What is Representative Democracy
400
idea expressed in the U.S. Constitution was influenced by the Declaration of Independence
What is Popular sovereignty? The power of government comes from the people
400
The concept of sharing power between the national government and state government
What is Federalism
400
The process of becoming a supreme court judge
What is Nomination by the president and approval by congress
400
Guarantees the right to “equal protection of the laws” through government protection of all people.
What is 14th amendment
500
supreme power rests in the citizens who participate and every vote counts
What is Direct Democracy
500
the four enlightenment philosophers and their contributions
Who are John Locke, Voltaire, Rousseau and Montesquieu
500
Four of the major compromised that lead to the creation of the U.S. Constitution
What is the Great Compromise, Three-fifths Compromise, Slave Trade Compromise, Electoral College Compromise (and the commerce compromise)
500
Three examples of Checks and Balances
answers will vary
500
In which way does the data collected in the U.S. Census, taken every ten years, have a major impact on the national political system
Number of Representatives in the House and Electors in the Electoral College
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