Foundations of Government
Branches of Government
Local Government and State Policy
Civil Rights and Responsibilities
Public Policy
100
The U.S. Constitution developed out of the failure of which document?
Articles of Confederation
100
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
9
100
Blocks of money given to a state for a particular program by the Federal government are known as what?
Grants
100
Which component of the Constitution prohibits the government from establishing a religion for everyone in the country?
Establishment Clause
100
Which program administered by the U.S. government covers health care for people who are age 65 and over?
Medicare
200
The idea that no one is "above the law" and even the President must follow the law is known by what term?
Rule of law
200
Redrawing district lines to favor your political party is known as what practice?
Gerrymandering
200
The way local governments designate how land will be used and assign it certain purposes is known as what practice?
Zoning
200
The idea that “Separate but Equal” is constitutional best summarizes the ruling in which case?
Plessy v. Ferguson
200
Which tool of U.S. foreign policy can be used to block trade, loans, and financial aid to punish a country and get it to change its policies?
Economic Sanctions
300
The form of government in which an individual holds complete control over the government is known as what?
Dictatorship/Autocracy
300
The idea that each branch of government has ways to keep the power of the other two branches in check is known as what?
Checks and balances
300
The government’s power to seize private property for public use is known as what?
Eminent Domain
300
The case of Gideon v. Wainwright established which right granted to those accused of a crime?
Right to an attorney
300
Which domestic agency ensures the safety of all consumer goods and recalls defective products?
(FTA) Federal Trade Commission
400
Powers given only to the Federal government by the Constitution are known by what term?
Delegated Powers
400
What are the two house of Congress at the state level in Maryland?
MD House of Delegates & General Assembly
400
An issue referred to the voters by a state or local legislative body is known as what?
Referendum
400
A person slips on the ice that you failed to remove from your sidewalk 48 hours after the snowfall. This is an example of what wrongful act?
Tort
400
Which two parties must work together to must work together to set fiscal policy for the country?
President & Congress
500
The basic principle that government can exist only with the consent of the governed is known by what term?
Popular Sovereignty
500
Which amendment limited the President to two terms of office?
22nd Amendment
500
In some states, if people are dissatisfied with the performance of an elected official, they may circulate a petition to have what type of election?
Recall Election
500
Which amendment protects individuals from self-incrimination and double jeopardy?
5th Amendment
500
The U.S., Canada, and Mexico eliminated most trade restrictions among themselves when they created what agreement?
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)
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