A body of fundamental laws setting out the principals, structures and processes of government
Constitution
100
What role did James Madison play at the Constitutional Convention
Many ideas were his, so he is know as the Father of the Constitution
100
A system in which the Constitution divides up the powers of government on a terriorial basis between a strong central government and several regional governments
What is Federalism
100
Where is most of Congress' work done?
What is Capitol Building
100
This official acts as a tie breaker for the 100 member Senate
What is Vice President
200
Having supreme power within its territory; neither subordinate nor responsbile to any other authority
What is Soverign
200
What role did Benjamin Franklin play at the Constitutional Convention
What is peacemaker
200
What purpose does the division of powers serve?
prevent one branch from becoming too strong
200
This branch of Congress has 6 year terms
What is Senate
200
The rearranging of congressional or senatorial districts to help party members get elected
What is Gerrymandering
300
A body of people living in a defined territory who have a government with the power to make and enforce the law
What is a state
300
What effect did the distance between Great Britain and the American Colonies have on the development of government in America?
It led to a large degree of self government within the colonies
300
Powers that are granted to the government in the Constitution
What are Delegated Powers
300
Which house uses riders?
What is Senate
300
This is the house the is supposedly more open to debate
What is the Senate
400
What is true about the market
It is incredibly efficient and often unfair
400
What finally convinced opponents of the Constitution to finally agree to ratify it?
The inclusion of a Bill of Rights
400
Powers that are granted to the government through the Necessary and Proper Clause
Implied Powers
400
This determines the number of representatives that each state has
What is the Census taken every ten years
400
People that try to influence public policy are known as:
Lobbyists
500
What are some things that competition tends to do in the market?
It tends to bring prices down, raise quality, and spur innovation.
500
What does the Social Contract Theory mean?
Everyone has inalienable rights, govt. must protect them, and if they don't, then they should be replaced
500
This states that the Constitution in the Supreme Law of the land
What is the Supremacy Clause
500
What is the President's role in the law making process
He either signs or vetos the bill
500
A type of spending which benefits only a politicians' area of representation