Principles & Purpose of Government
Congress
Presidency & Executive Branch
Federalism
Grab Bag (Constitution, Origins, Political Parties)
100
What do we call it when government has restricted authority?
Limited Government
100
The house of Congress where each state is represented by two elected officials each.
The Senate
100
Name some of the Presidential Perks
Air Force One, lifetime security, expense accounts, $400,000 salary, pension, health care.
100
What are the three kinds of Federalism?
Dual Federalism, Cooperative Federalism, New Federalism
100
What are Checks & Balances?
A system where politcal power is divided among the three branches, with each branch having ways to restrict the powers of the others.
200
Principle that says that the responsibilities of the government should be divided among the different branches of government?
Separation of Powers
200
This house of Congress has each state represented by population. There are a total of 435 representatives.
House of Representatives
200
What is it called when the President excuses someone from a prison sentence?
Pardon
200
Printing Money, Regulating Trade, Declaring War, Provide for Armed Forces, Make Laws & Treaties are all examples of,
National Powers
200
The main goal of Political Parties?
To win elections.
300
The idea that the power in government comes from the people.
Popular Sovereignty
300
The Senate has two exclusive powers, what are they?
Approve Presidential appointments & Approve Treaties
300
Name some of the President's powers and responsibilities.
Commander & Chief, Diplomatic Powers, Executive Orders, appointing Judges and Cabinet officials.
300
What are Prohibited Powers?
Powers denied to both the State & Federal governments.
300
A system in which government powers are restricted and the peoples' rights are protected.
Limited Government
400
The idea that the State and Federal governments should share power.
Federalism
400
Name some of the powers of Congress.
Power to Tax, Regulate the Economy, War Powers, Impeach, to make Laws, Borrow Money
400
What is the job of the Cabinet?
They are to help advise the President and run the various government departments.
400
Powers shared by both the National and State governments are known as?
Concurrent Powers
400
Why are Political Parties also known as 'watchdogs'.
They voice concerns over the polices and decisions made by the politcal party that is in power.
500
Name the five responsibilities of government.
Protection, Maintenance of Public Order, Resolution of Social Conflict, Responsibility for a Stable Economy, Provision of Public Services
500
Name the leader of the House of Representatives.
The Speaker of the House
500
Name three Cabinet positions.
Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Attorney General
500
Name some of the powers held by the State governments.
Conduct elections, Ratify amendments to the Constitution, issues licenses, ensure public health & safety, use powers not stated or prohibited in the Constitution.
500
The idea that people have rights to life, liberty, and property.
Natural Rights
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