The Legislative Branch
The most basic function of the Legislative Branch, is to, as the name suggests, do THIS.
Make Laws
This document was the first attempt at a national government but was too weak to be effective.
The Articles of Confederation
Acting on behalf of a Special Interest Groups, these people are hired to try to influence a politician's beliefs/vote.
Lobbyists
Much like Delaware, every state a minimum of this many electoral college votes
3
This philosopher believed government exists to protect life, liberty, and property.
John Locke
With regard to presidential elections, candidates don't spend much time in states like California, Alabama and Delaware because they are considered to be __?__ for their respective parties.
"Safe States"
While all structures of government have flaws, perhaps all are better than the lack of government all together, a state known by this term
Anarchy
As four presidents have experience, this process allows Congress to formally accuse a president or judge of wrongdoing.
Impeachment
Representatives must be at least 25 years old and a citizen for at least 7 years. For the Senate, the requirements are...
9 years and 30 years old
This bedrock constitutional principle divides power between national and state governments
Federalism
Term used to describe the “Political arm” of special interest groups…they give money to candidates or political parties to help them win an election
Political Action Committee (PAC)
The winner of a presidential election needs a minimum of 270 electoral college votes which is the majority of the total number of electoral college votes available...or this number.
538
This thinker believed that strong government was essential to preventing life from being nasty, brutish, ands short.
Thomas Hobbes
This controversial Supreme Court case allowed unlimited independent political spending and is believed to have contributed to the rising cost of elections.
Citizens United vs FEC
Historically speaking, up until just a few centuries ago, just about every government that ever existed would be considered to be one of these.
A monarchy
The process of states gaining or losing Congressional representation every 10 years is known by this name.
Reapportionment
Delaware's ONE representative is this person.
Sarah McBride
This Supreme Court power allows it to declare laws unconstitutional
Judicial Review
Drawing a Congressional district with the intent of favoring one party or group of people over others is known by this name that was coined in the early 1800s
Gerrymandering
The Constitution provides the basis for American government and is laid out in its entirety through this number of ARTICLES
7
Foundational to the idea of government is this Enlightenment idea states people give up some freedom in exchange for protection.
Social Contract
After all of the "primaries" have taken place, a party's presidential nominee is formally declared at this event.
Convention
In this system of government, the Head of Government is chosen by the legislative branch.
Parliamentary
While the U.S. is "loosely" called a democracy, more accurately, it can be described as this.
Indirect/representative democracy
The leader of the House of Representatives and the 3rd most powerful person in American government is the person who holds this title.
Speaker of the House
The ideas reflected in the NJ and VA plans led to the creation of a bicameral legislature with equal and proportional representation known as the compromise named after this state.
Connecticut
When redistricting, politicians often use one of these TWO questionable techniques to limit the influence of the opposition party.
"Packing" and "Cracking"
In one of the more troubling chapters in American history, as part of the Constitutional debate regarding how slaves should be counted towards representation and taxes, the compromise that was reached decided that this number would be used.
3/5
This philosopher believed government should reflect the “general will” of the people and influence the development of democracy.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Only registered members of Delaware’s Democratic Party can vote in the their primary…this is an example a __?__.
A "Closed Primary"
Although now largely impractical on the national level, much like in ancient Athens, citizens both elect their leaders and participate in day to day policy decisions in this government.
Direct Democracy
Although very rare today, the U.S. has TWO iterations of this government structure associated with its history.
Confederation
To initiate the Constitutional Amendment process, the proposal must be approved by __?__ of the representatives and senators.
2/3
The overall goals and purpose of the Constitution are outline in the 52 words known by this name
Preamble
Campaign contributions to 501c3s are usually large and anonymous leading to this nickname
"Dark Money"
While somewhat unlikely, due to the 22nd Amendment, it is technically possible that a president could serve up to this number of years in office.
10
The Enlightenment was a movement that took place primarily in these TWO countries.
England and France
As was the case with Bill Clinton's 1992 election, when no candidate wins a majority, the winner has this instead..
Plurality
In this type of government found throughout out much of Africa and the Middle East, rulers have "unchecked" power over the public lives of their citizens.
Authoriatarian
Although seemingly increasingly rare, this term describes cooperation between political parties.
bipartisan