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Federal government shares powers with the state governments.
What is concurrent powers?
G.W. Bush claimed, "On my orders, coalition forces have begun striking selected targets of military importantance to undermine Saddam Hussein's ability to wage war." Identify the constitutional power.
What is commander-in-chief?
A founding document that failed because the states were loosely aligned and also because there was a weak central government.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
Authority over whether or not Westboro Baptist Church is protected by the First Amendment.
What is the Supreme Court?
Supreme Court decision which upheld the 5th amendment right against self-incrimination when being arrested.
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
In Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a previous decision made by the same court. Identify the decision reversed by Brown v. Board of Education.
What is Plessy v. Ferguson?
President is dismissed from office for wrongdoing.
What is impeached?
Grand jury or judge hears evidence and formally charges the suspect with the crime.
What is indictment?
"Crist. When you are serious about flip-flops. He'll change your mind. Over and Over again." Identify the propaganda technique.
What is name-calling?
Responsibilities of government, hence the amount of taxes owed, represent a major disagreement between (blank) and (blank).
What is democrats and republicans?
The 15 executive departments are also known as ...
What is the President's Cabinet?
A founding document that reflects a clear step toward self-government.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
Democracy is to Greece as Republic is to ...
What is Rome?
Sam Dogooder wants to pass an ordinance to require 50 community service hours to people who litter. Identify the legislative body she needs to address.
What is city council?
"Mr. Cool Dude is pro-immigration! Mr. Cool Dude is pro-military! Vote for Dude!" Identify office Dude is running for.
What is president?
Responsible for public education.
What is state government?
Founding document that provided justification for revolting against unjust government.
What is Declaration of Independence?
Parliament created a law requiring a tax on paper products.
What is the Stamp Act?
President Tami O'Connor was pulled over for speeding and given a ticket. Identify the principle of American democracy.
What is rule of law?
Sponge-Bob has agreed to stop stealing Krabby Patties so long as he receives welfare services and protection. Identify the principle.
What is social contract?