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A nation with a monarchy, but is administered by a democratically elected Parliament
Constitutional monarchy
A government in which power rests with the people or their representatives (who are held accountable to the people).
Republic
Name of the clause that states the US Constitution is the supreme law of the land
Supremacy clause
Wyoming has 3 electors in the Electoral College, How is that number derived?
1 Rep in HOR + 2 Senators
A candidate from the East coast wants to bring on a vice presidential candidate from the Midwest to appeal to more voters in that area is known as
balancing the ticket
This government seeks to control every aspect of its citizens lives
Totalitarianism
The most widely used government system where the legislature elects the executive instead of the people
Parliament
(The executive is the Prime Minister)
You cannot be held in jail without being charged with a crime.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Legal procedures that must be followed to protect the rights of the accused
Due Process
(created in the Magna Carta)
Definition: To prevent any one group or individual from gaining too much control, the Founders separated the federal level into 3 branches
Separation of Powers
This document from 1215 limited the English king's authority
Magna Carta
Definition: Prohibits the state from from exacting punishment prior to trial.
Bill of attainder (prohibited by the Constitution)
What document was adopted in 1689 after the Glorious Revolution that limited the English government's power and protected the rights of the people
English Bill of Rights
In regards to congress what clause gives them the authority to complete its tasks? (Hint: implied powers)
Necessary and proper clause
A Constitutional principle ensure no one branch of government becomes too powerful
Checks and balances
States holding a _________ ____________ can propose an amendment at the request of 2/3 the states.
National Convention
Definition: The government does not have absolute power, but rather is limited to those powers that the people have given it
Limited government
This Amendment gives the states their authority that are not delegated to the federal government nor denied to the states or the people
10th Amendment
(Reserved Powers)
____________ powers gives the 3 branches of government their particular powers
Enumerated powers
Which state holds the first caucus?
Iowa
What is Super Tuesday?
Greatest # of primaries held in one day
Congress has typically given an amendment a ___ year time frame in which it must be ratified, or it will expire.
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In order to greatly increase federal spending and power, the Federal government passed the ______ Amendment to create an individual income tax.
16th Amendment :(
This seminal Supreme Court case establishes the courts authority to review cases before it and strike down laws and actions is
Marbury v. Madison
A Constitutional clause that freely allows a person from State A to enter State B to work, travel, purchase merchandise/property the same way that any legal resident of State B can do.
Privileges and immunities