Forms of Government
What form of Government is the United States?
Representative Democracy
How many senators are in the federal government
100 (2 per state)
What is the difference between the primary and general election
primary election: the election of state representatives
general election: the election of the president/vice president
12
What type of economy does the US have?
Mixed Economy
British Colonist wanted to create a __________ government that was different than England
Limited
Both the state and federal legislatve branch are known as __________
bicameral
True or false: Redistricting is illegal
false
what did plessy vs. Ferguson do
establish separate but equal
What is the CPI?
Consumer Price Index, Inflation
What is the difference between an Oligarchy and Monarchy?
An oligarchy is a group of people with supreme power
A monarchy is one person with supreme power. Typically a family inheritance of power.
When a bill is held up in Congress, and the legislatures can't come to an agreement the bill moves to a ________ committee
conference
The government policy that states no one is above the law, not even the president
Rule of Law
what is a plea bargain
admitting to a smaller crime for a smaller punishment
What is GDP
Gross Domestic Product, What a countries products and services are worth
Diagram confederacy, unitary and federal governments
*Cookie diagram*
What is the definition of a filibuster
When they hold up a bill in the house through long speeches
What are the 4 purposes of government
ESPN
Economic stability
Social order
Public services
National security
what is a subpoena
What market is communism based on?
Command Econommy
What was the first form/document of government in the united states? What replaced it?
Articles of Confederation and was replaced by the Consitution
What are examples of reserved powers, concurrent powers and implied powers?
*answers can vary*
What are the purposes of each branch of government
Legislative: create laws
Judicial: enforce/uphold the constitution
what is the difference between a grand jury and a petit jury
a petit jury is for judging if people are innocent or guilty and made up of 12 people
How does inflation affect CPI?
as inflation goes up, CPI goes up.