Unit 1
What is Limited Governenment?
A system in which government's powers are restricted and individual's rights are protected.
where does legislative power of the United States rest?
Making laws
what is judicial activism?
an effort to judges to take an active role in policymaking by overturning laws relatively often.
what is federalism?
some powers between the national government and the state.
what are the advantages of a parliamentary democracy?
advantages include the ability of a compromise government to be formed where multiple political parties must work together.
What is the Declartion of Independence
Defines liberty, order, equality, democracy, and justice
what is the minimum number of representatives allowed for each state?
1
the warren court was known for what?
its active defense of the rights of the people accused of crimes.
the powers that states chair with the federal government are...
collect taxes, borrow money, establish courts, enforce laws, and punish law breakers.
what are three characteristics that every nation has..
a territory with borders, a government, and sovereignty.
what is federal system?
a form of government in which governmental powers are divided between a central authority and a number of regional political subdivisions.
how many senators will each state have?
2
what is judicial restraint?
an effort by judges to avoid overturning laws and to leave policymaking up to the other two branches of government.
define constitutional initiative?
a process in which citizens propose an amendment by gathering a required number of signatures on the petition.
what type of national interests does every nation have..
they have an interest in protecting themselves from outside attack, building an economy, and to preserve order through it's legal system.
what is a confederacy?
a political system in which a weak central government has limited authority, and the states have all of the power.
what is the length of term for the House of Representatives?
2 years
what are two ways the supreme court can be overturned?
by an amendment that changes, removes, or adds a constitutional principle.
the electoral system broke down in the election of 1800 because of
the rise of political parties.
what is nationalism..?
the pride in peoples shared history and a loyalty to their nation.
what article of the constitution grants powers to congress?
Article 1
what is the total number of members for the house of representatives?
435
why was separate but equal an ineffective way to guarantee the fourteenth amendment?
because the court ruled that the Louisiana law did not violate the 14th amendment as long as the cars for blacks and whites were of equal quality.
if an incumbent President is seeking another term in office, who will his party likely nominate...
The President
what does the standard of living mean..?
this is the number and kinds of goods and services people can have..