Unit 1
What specific type of government does USA have?
Representative Democracy
List the 3 branches of government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What are the 2 main political parties in America?
Republicans & Democrats
What are the 2 houses of Congress?
House of Representatives & Senate
What is the group of advisors to POTUS called?
Cabinet
What are the 3 levels of government in America?
Local, State, National (LSN)
List the 5 freedoms in the 1st Amendment
Democrats are on the ____ side of the political spectrum. Republicans are on the ____ side of the political spectrum?
D: Left or liberal
R: Right or conservative
Which power of Congress sees them approving a new SCOTUS Justice or Cabinet Secretary?
Confirmation Power
Who is the executive leader at the state level?
Governor
List any 2 authoritarian governments
Dictatorship, absolute monarchy, oligarchy, theocracy
List 2 other freedoms found in the Bill of Rights besides the 1st or 2nd Amendments (and don't just put the number, say what it is/does)
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Which group of individuals are responsible for electing the President?
Electoral College
Which house of Congress is allowed to introduce bills?
Both houses can introduce bills
What is an executive order?
A rule/law created by POTUS that doesn't go through Congress (without Congressional approval)
Who decides what kind of good/services that will be produced in a free-market economy
The consumers or people
Congress impeaching and removing the President for committing crimes while in office is an example of which Principle of Democracy?
Rule of Law or Checks & Balances
What is the difference between an open and closed primary?
Closed: You can only vote for the party you're registered for
Open: You can vote for anyone on the ballot
What percentage majority is needed from both houses of Congress to overturn a Presidential veto?
66% or 2/3
List a foreign policy goal of the United States
Protect national security, preserve world peace, promote democracy, protect human rights, preserve economic stability
A student spends all class sleeping instead of taking their graduation required final. What is the "Opportunity Cost" for that student?
They fail, they fail the final, they don't graduate, etc
Why did the anti-federalists want a Bill of Rights included in the new Constitution?
To prevent the new government from abusing their rights again, to have specific freedoms written down. Guaranteed these freedoms/rights to all citizens, protect against tyranny
How many electoral votes are needed for someone to win the Presidency?
270 to win
List 1 positive and 1 negative aspect about Congress members having no term limits (being able to serve unlimited terms in Congress)
varied answers
List 3 roles of the President
Chief Executive, Commander in Chief, Chief Diplomat, Chief Legislator, Economic Advisor, Party Leader, Head of State