Structures of Government
This system divides power between a national government and state governments.
Federalism
This branch of government makes laws.
Legislative Branch
This economic condition occurs when prices rise while purchasing power decreases.
Inflation
Policies dealing with issues inside the country, such as healthcare and education, are called this
Domestic Policy
This foreign policy strategy involves avoiding permanent alliances with other countries.
Isolationism
In this type of government, citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them.
Representative Democracy
This branch is responsible for interpreting laws.
Judicial Branch
This type of policy, controlled mainly by the Federal Reserve, adjusts interest rates and money supply.
Monetary Policy
This amendment guarantees equal protection under the law and is often used in civil rights cases.
14th Amendment
This constitutional power allows the president to negotiate agreements with foreign nations, but requires Senate approval.
Treaty Making
This principle prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
Checks and Balances
The President is part of this branch of government.
Executive Branch
When the government increases spending or lowers taxes to stimulate economic growth, it is using this policy.
Expansionary Fiscal Policy
This election process allows voters to choose a political party’s candidate before the general election.
Primary Election
This Cold War policy aimed to prevent the spread of communism around the world.
Containment
A government where one ruler has complete power is called this.
Autocracy/Authoritarian
This Supreme Court case established judicial review.
Marbury vs Madison
This economic indicator measures the total value of goods and services produced within a country.
GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
This government program provides financial assistance to elderly Americans after retirement.
Social Security
Economic penalties imposed on another nation to influence behavior are called this.
Sanctions
This founding document established the framework for the U.S. government
The Constitution
This process allows Congress to formally accuse and remove a president or judge from office.
Impeachment
This occurs when the government spends more money than it collects in revenue during a fiscal year.
Budget Deficit
This Supreme Court case declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
Brown vs Board of Ed.
This international organization was formed after World War II to maintain peace and cooperation among nations.
United Nations