Federalism
This type of power is not stated in the Constitution, but is still given to the Federal Government
Implied Powers
This is the term used to describe a lack of government
Anarchy
This is the power held by the President which allows them to keep information shared with their cabinet secret
Executive privilege
No one is above the law/everyone must obey the law
When citizens vote, in what aspect of democracy are they participating?
Frequent elections/Heavy citizen participation
This type of power is given to the states
Reserved Power
This is the form of government when there is a single person/group with absolute power
Authoritarian/Totalitarian
What is it called when congressional districts are remade to benefit a certain political party?
Gerrymandering
How many representatives are there in the House of Reps?
435
How do we control the abuse of power in the government?
Term limits/checks and balances
This is the clause that establishes the Constitution as the supreme law of the land
Supremacy Clause
Minority rights
What is one power of crime and punishment that the President has?
The power to give reprieves, pardons, and amnesties
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th, 1776
This type of democracy involves elected officials who represent the majority
Representative/Indirect democracy
This part of the constitution gives the Federal government power to regulate the buying, selling, producing, and transport of goods
Commerce clause
This form of government refers to when a group of wealthy elite are in charge
Oligarchy
What kind of justice system do we have?
Adversarial system
What do Senators represent?
Their state
This aspect of democracy comes in the form of easily accessible information that is made public to everyone
Transparency
This is a federal law that requires states to meet a national standard. Can by funded or unfunded
Mandate
What is one role of government?
Providing leadership
Providing Law/order
Providing Economic Stability
Providing Public Works
Providing Protection
Congress is bicameral; what does that mean?
Split into 2 houses
When must you submit your taxes?
April 15th
What form of government is the United States?
Democratic Republic