PUR. OF GOV
A national military fulfills which government function
security
define constitutional amendment
change to the constitution
Who(BRANCHES) must be involved to implement a treaty with Indonesia
PRESIDENT & SENATE
Many people accused of crimes settle criminal cases through plea bargains in exchange for
lesser crime
What is an advantage of having a federal system in the United States
shared powers
each state needs are tailored to their state
A written constitution is important because it
provides rules for the government
Which of these was a successful check on the power of a president?
a. | After Jefferson negotiated the Louisiana Purchase, the Senate ratified it. |
b. | After Truman seized steel mills, the courts declared the action unconstitutional. |
c. | When FDR’s New Deal programs took effect, the executive branch expanded. |
d. | When Lincoln blockaded southern ports, he was not opposed by Congress. |
B
In order to safeguard against corruption and ensure impartiality, how long are federal judges terms?
life
Although Ohio is considered a state, it is different from a country such as Japan, which is also considered a state. What makes Ohio different from Japan?
Ohio is subject to laws from another entity
A candidate who runs for the U.S. House of Representatives must meet ___qualifications
1.
2
3
resident of state
25
citizen
Which of these actions by a president is based on powers that the Founding Fathers gave to the executive branch?
a. | The president appoints a supporter to become U.S. ambassador to Finland. |
b. | The president expands gathering of intelligence by certain agencies during war. |
c. | The president orders striking air traffic controllers to return to work. |
d. | The president withholds tapes of meetings with economic advisers from Congress. |
A
The power of judicial review serves to___
check the power of the exec/leg branch or
rule that a law is unconstitutional.
the Supremacy Clause states that
the constitution is supreme to all laws, states, etc
______ is a member of the Senate majority party who fills a role that parallels the Speaker of the House?
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
A U.S. military base is attacked in a Middle Eastern country. Which of the following is best equipped to respond quickly to the incident?
a. | executive branch | b. | judicial branch | |
c. | legislative branch | d. | private contractors |
A
Who most benefits from public defenders
those who cannot afford them
In the system of checks and balances, how is veto power balanced by congress
override a veto
One political party has consistently won a House seat within a particular district with 75–80% of the vote. Then, one year, the other party wins the seat with 85% of the vote. THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF
GERRYMANDERING
During which circumstance is the inherent powers of the president most likely to expand?
a. | low unemployment | b. | peacetime | |
c. | reduced public trust in government | d. | struggling economy |
D
How is the judiciary branch checked by other branches
federal judges are appointed by the president and approved by the senate
How do unicameral and bicameral legislatures differ?
UNI-ONE
BI-TWO
To virtually eliminate the threat of a filibuster, the Senate would have to have a minimum of how many members from one party?
60
The political patronage system focuses on which attributes in filling government positions?
LOYALTY WITHIN THE PARTY
What is the most democratic aspect of a criminal trial
jury