Unit 1
True of false?
A state is a geographic term referring to a
particular place, region or area of land.
False,
A country is a geographic term referring to a
particular place, region or area of land
What does the first amendment say?
There shall exist freedom of speech
What first name is associated with the last name locke?
John
Newspapers, TV, the Internet, and any ways information is distributed to the public are called what?
The media
Who makes up the Judicial branch?
Supreme Court and federal courts
What form of govt is used in the United States?
a constitutional federal republic.
Each state has how many U.S. Senators?
2
True or false, Shared powers, such as the right to tax, borrow money, establish courts, and make and enforce laws are powers states share with national government.
True!
The American political process is characterized by what type of system?
A two-party system
Who makes up the Executive branch?
President, Vice President Cabinet
What 4 characteristics do you need to be considered a state?
Population
◦ Territory
◦ Sovereignty
◦ Government
How long is the elected term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Representatives serve 2-year terms.
True or false?
Federalism is a political system in which
power is divided and shared between the national/central government and local government in order to limit the power of state governance.
False
What are the qualifications to register to vote in Virginia?
Must be a U.S. citizen, a VA resident, 18 years old by election day
How does congress check president?
1. declares war
2. overrides presidential veto's
A dictatorship is what?
You need to be word for word!!!1
Power is acquired by force. Leader has
absolute control over the lives of his/her citizens.
What year did Jean-Jacques Rousseau die?
1778
What do we call grants that are given to the states with fewer restrictions for a more broad purpose?
Block grants
What determines the number of electors given to each state?
The state's congressional representation.
Who checks who?
Appoint supreme court & other federal judges
President checks Courts
True or false?
In an Anarchy, no one is in charge there is an absence of government, and there exists a state of lawfulness.
In an Anarchy, no one is in charge there is an absence of government, and there exists a state of lawlessness.
What month was the third amendment ratified?
December
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 19 is also known as:
Necessary and Proper Clause or Elastic Clause
Which president ran as a third party candidate?
Theodore Roosevelt (Bull MooseParty)
Who checks who?
Review over lower court decisions & appeal, stare decisis
Courts check over Courts