What is the form of government called that is ruled by the people?
Democracy
100
What word means to divide the powers of our government between the nation and the states?
Federalism
100
What system is in place that divides powers between the branches of government?
System of Checks and Balances
100
Is the United States a one, two, or three party system?
Two-Party System
100
Define Foreign Policy
Nation's relationship, interactions with other nations around the world
200
Name one of the theorists behind the Social Contract Theory.
John Locke, Jean Jacques Rousseau, or Thomas Hobbes
200
The first 10 amendments of the Constitution are also called what?
The Bill of Rights
200
What are two primary responsibilities of the state governments?
Establish Local Governments, and Provide for the General Welfare of it's citizens.
200
What are the two main political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
200
What does it mean if a country is an isolationist in regards to Foreign Affairs.
View that a country should tend to it's own domestic affairs rather than worry about other countries.
300
List three of the five main purposes of government.
1. Establish Justice 2. Ensure Domestic Tranquility 3. Secure Liberty 4. Provide for the Common Defense 5. Promote the General Welfare of Men
300
List 3 types of powers divided between the national and state governments.
Reserved, Delegated/Implied, and Concurrent
300
What power does the executive branch have over the legislative branch?
The president can veto laws passed by congress.
300
What must U.S. citizens do in order for the government to be successful?
Vote
300
What's the view that a nation should assume an ACTIVE role in international affairs?
Internationalism
400
What was "The Great Compromise"?
Separated the legislature into two houses: The Senate and The House of Representatives. There would be 2 senators from each state regardless of population, and the House would be based on population.
400
Name 3 responsibilities of the National Government
Fund the Postal Service, Establish and Army/Navy, Enforce Laws
400
Name one power the legislative branch has over the executive branch.
Legislative branch can override veto's made by the president, Legislature can impeach the president.
400
List 3 important duties (requirements) of a U.S. citizen.
Serve on a Jury, Sign-Up for the Draft (Men), Obey the Law of the Land, pay taxes
400
Name three of the four main Foreign Policy Priorities.
Preserving National Security, Promote World Peace, Promote Democracy, and Further Foreign Trade
500
List the 5 freedoms given to Americans in the 1st Amendment.
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Petition
500
Why does the Constitution separate powers between the Three Branches of Government?
So that no one branch of government becomes too powerful
500
Name one power the Judicial Branch has over the Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch can rule that a law is unconstitutional
500
Name one third party that participates in U.S. elections.
Green Party, Libertarian, Bull Moose,
500
Name the U.S. Secretary of State and the U.S. Secretary of Defense