Constitution
What supports the government and is a strong central government?
Federalism
What court has final authority on court cases?
Supreme Court
A group that formulates political and policy agendas, selects candidates and conducts election campaigns
Party
What is considered the "Law of The Land?"
NC Constitution
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive. and Judicial
How many branches does the separation of powers have?
Three
What court can repeal federal district court decisions?
Court of Appeals
Government with a single strong political party
One party
What is not the cabinet but is a body that advises the governor of NC?
Council of State
What branch enforces laws?
Executive
What does the electoral college consists of?
Senators and Representatives
All federal cases start at this level
District Court
Government dominated by two main political parties
Two Party
What is vested in and derived from the people?
All Political Power
How many house of representative does the legislative have?
445
What is it called when the constitution gives the congress the power to pass laws that are "necessary and proper" for carrying out congress's other specific powers?
Elastic Clause
Microsoft Antitrust Case
Parties in a multi-party system that work together to run a government
Coalition
What are three leader positions that are given?
Governor, Lieutenant, mayor
What is the structure of the executive branch?
President
What two governments is power shared through with federalism?
National(federal) and state government
Deterrent(discourages actions) to crime. Increase the severity(harshness) and length of punishment
Three Strikes Law
Group engaged in trying to influence legislators or other public official in favor of a specific cause
Political Lobby
Summarize the Leandro Case:
Helped establish the supremacy of the North Carolina Constitution
What is the structure of the Judicial Branch?
Supreme court, justices are 9