vocab 1-5
a system of laws and leadership that guide a group of people
What is government?
Federalism-Federal System
What is a Division of power between the state and national government?
Liberal
What is people who believe that government should take responsibility to solve social problems, providing direct assistance to those in need. Less traditional
Legislative Branch
What is also known as Congress; the branch of government that creates the laws. Congress consistes of the House of Representatives and the Senate?
a government in which there is a rule of the people by the people
What is Democracy?
Political Party
Senate
A government in which the people elect leaders to represent them
What is Republic?
Republican
What is a political party in which members generally support limited government who promote business and financial interests?
House of Representatives
What is 1/2 of Congress (legislative branch) where the number of representatives (435) is based by the population of each state?
Document that sets up the structure of our government which includes the basic rights guaranteed to the people
What is the Constitution?
Democrat
What is a political party in which members generally favor government supported programs that help citizens in need as well as having more liberal views on social issues?
Executive Branch
What is the branch of government that carries out, or executes, the laws. It includes the President, Vice President and the Cabinet?
A state or local election to select the best candidate from each political party to then proceed to the next election
What is Primary Election?
Conservative
What is people who believe in a limited government that should act only when individuals and private groups cannot. They prefer limits on taxes and spending on social programs. Traditional values and beliefs.
Judicial Branch
What is the branch of government that decides if the laws are constitutional and being carried out fairly. It includes the Supreme Court and other federal courts?