Forms of government
what is a democracy?
A system where people vote to choose their leaders and make decisions, the power is vested in the people.
what is the significance of the first amendment?
freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition
How many seats are in the house and senate?
435, 100
Who is more likely to vote?
older, educated, higher-income people
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
What is anarchy?
No government or laws, total chaos
what is the significance of the 5th amendment?
right to remain silent, no double jeopardy, due process
What is Gerrymandering?
drawing voting party districts to help one party win
What are midterm elections?
Elections halfway through a presidents term; can change congress control.
What is the number one cause of chronic renal failure?
diabetes
What is theocracy?
A government lead by religious leaders or based religious laws
what is the significance of the 26th amendment?
lowered the voting age to 18
How can congress override a presidential veto?
With a 2/3 vote from both chambers
What is the winner take all system?
Candidate who wins most votes in a state gets all it's electoral votes
what is a dictatorship?
One person has total control and rules without input from the people
What is the significance of the 22nd amendment?
limits the president to two terms
What is judicial review?
courts can decide if a law is unconstitutional
What is the electoral college?
It elects the president, each state gets votes based on population
what is an oligarchy?
A small group of powerful people controls the government
What is the significance of the 10th amendment?
Powers not given to the federal government go to the states/people
What was the effect of the Mapp vs. Ohio supreme court case?
evidence found illegally can't be used in court
How many electoral votes is Michigan?
15