Taxes
Taxes on money earned in a job, or in an investment is called what?
income tax
All state legislatures or bicameral
False
What nation did the US model its political party system after?
England
All states are led by a ____________
governor.
If you were paying a progressive tax, what would happen to the tax you pay as you earn more money?
You would pay more in taxes
Is the House of Representative or Senate larger?
House
What is the goal of political parties?
To nominate and get their candidate elected
Someone interested in conservation would be interested in protecting what?
natural resources
If someone passes away and leaves you money or property, what type of tax would you have to pay?
an inheritance tax.
Representatives of special-interest groups who attempt to persuade legislators to pass certain bills are known as
Lobbyists
Why are primary elections held?
To choose political candidates
The court system is part of which branch of government?
judicial
Why is money from the federal government sometimes a burden for states?
They have to match it $ for $
God
Starting with FDR in the 1930's, this political party held a majority of the power until 2000.
democrats
Is a district attorney at the local, state, or federal level of prosecution?
local
In what state did citizens pass proposition 13 to limit property tax increases
California
What is the title of the person who leads the House of Representative?
Speaker of the House
A _____________ would probably favor a balanced budget, or less government spending in general.
conservative
Which state official presents a budget plan to the legislature?
governor