forms of government
The type of government system used by both Mexico and the USA where power is shared between the central government and the states?
Federal System or Federalism
What US amendment clarified how a person becomes a citizen of the United States?
14th Amendment
Name the two major parties in the United States.
Republican Party and Democratic Party
The media influences public ____________ which in turn influences how the public ___________ in elections.
opinion, votes
What are the three types of government systems?
Unitary, Confederal, and Federal
A small group of wealthy people who have complete control over the government.
Oligarchy
Democrats are often called ____________ and want _______________ government control over the people.
liberals, more
name the 4 types of media messages?
propaganda, bias, symbolism, fact and opinion
A type of government where kings and queens rule and power is passed down through the family. (hereditary)
Monarchy
What law is based on the location of your birth determining your citizenship?
Republicans are often called _______________ and want ___________ government control over the people.
conservatives, less
people who are concerned with a specific issue and try to persuade legislators to vote in their favor.
special interest group
A type of government where power is acquired by force and held exclusively by one person.
dictatorship
duty or obligation
These people are elected by citizens to create public policy or law.
legislators or lawmakers
A group of people who raise money to support candidates running for office. Most money spent on incumbents.
Political Action Committee (PAC)
Confederal System or Confederacy
What do we call things a citizen should do. They can't be forced and no penalty if you don't.
responsibility
When completing the naturalization process, a person must swear and oath of allegiance to the US _______________________.
constitution
What do we call the government receiving its power from the people through voting in elections?
Popular Sovereignty