classical heritage
What type of government did they have in ancient Greece?
Direct democracy
what are the two main jobs of the judicial branch?
interpret the law and settle disputes
What is sometimes referred to as the fourth branch of government due to their role of reporting to the public about government?
The press
What do you call a group of people with similar political beliefs who try to get members elected to office?
political party
federalism
what is the Greek word for city-state?
Polis
what is the highest court in the land
What do you call a group of people with common interests who seek to influence political decision making?
interest group
what type of party system do we have in the U.S.
2 party system
What are the powers for the state governments called?
reserved
who was allowed to vote in ancient Greece?
Citizens{ men who were not slaves}
How many justices are on the supreme court
Interests groups hire these people to get laws written that favor their cause.
Lobbyists
who is allowed to vote in the U.S.
Only U.S. citizens
Name three things the Florida and the U.S constitution have in common
Preamble, Articles and amendments
who made the laws in ancient Greece
The assembly{ thousands of citizens}
what is the main justice called?
chief justice
what do lobbyists do.
Convince lawmakers to support laws that help their interest group
what are the early elections called where candidates try to win the support of their political party?
Primary elections
Which constitution is easier to amend?
Florida constitution
name five things we get from ancient Rome?
Representative democracy, written law, rule of law, civic participation, separation of powers
what are the others justices called?
Associate justices
Interest groups hire or form these to help candidates get elected that support their cause?
PACS
When do we elect the president
First Tuesday in November every Four years.
How many branches defined in each constitution
Three and Three