Unit 1
Who has the power to veto bills passed by congress?
president
This type of interest group seeks to promote the economic interests of its members, often through lobbying efforts.
Interest Groups
What are the three branches of the United States government, as outlined in the Constitution?
The three branches are the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
Denies the government the right, without due process, to deprive people of life, liberty, and property.
due process of the law
This term describes the division of powers between the national government and state governments, as outlined in the United States Constitution.
What is federalism?
Which of the following is an enumerated power?
The power to regulate commerce
In the House of Representatives, the Speaker is elected by members of this political party.
Congress
What is the primary function of the legislative branch?
The legislative branch is responsible for making laws
A court order requiring jailers to explain to a judge why they are holding a prisoner in custody.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
This landmark Supreme Court case of 1954 declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
Who is known as the principle author of the declaration of independence
Thomas Jefferson
This power of the president allows them to reject a bill passed by Congress, preventing it from becoming law unless overridden by a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate.
Presidency
How many members serve in the House of Representatives?
There are 435 members in the House of Representatives
What is the key difference between civil rights and civil liberties?
Civil rights are protections from discrimination based on certain characteristics, such as race or gender, while civil liberties are fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, such as freedom of speech or religion.
Formed in 1914, this interest group is one of the oldest and most influential in the United States, advocating for the rights and interests of labor unions and workers.
What is the American Federation of Labor (AFL)?
Which statement accurately reflects a feature of the government under the Articles?
Each state had one vote in Congress regardless of size of the population
This term describes the practice of hiring government employees based on their qualifications and expertise rather than political connections.
Bureaucracy
What are the qualifications for serving as a member of the House of Representatives?
To serve in the House of Representatives, a person must be at least 25 years old, a US citizen for at least seven years, and a resident of the state they represent.
Which constitutional amendment is central to the protection of civil rights and has been interpreted to guarantee equal protection under the law?
The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
This principle, established in the 1803 case Marbury v. Madison, grants the Supreme Court the power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.
What is political socialization?
Which document outlines the powers of the federal government in the untied states?
The constitution
The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws or actions unconstitutional is known by this term.
Judiciary
What is the primary function of the executive branch?
The executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws
What is selective incorporation, and how does it relate to civil liberties?
Selective incorporation is the process by which the protections of the Bill of Rights are applied to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause.
This term refers to the drawing of legislative district boundaries in a manner that gives one political party a distinct advantage.
What is gerrymandering?