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A type of government where a king, queen or emperor rules.
What is a monarchy
100
The principle of government that allows the Supreme court to review Obama's healthcare plan is called what?
What is checks and balances
100
Name the amendment that protects you from self-incrimination.
What is the 5th amendment
100
There are a total of _________(a) electoral votes and a candidate needs to win at least __________(b) to win the Presidency.
What is (a) 538; (b) 270
100
What is the goal of affirmative action?
To promote educational opportunities for minorities
200
Legislators being elected by the people is an advantage of what type of government?
What is a representative democracy
200
"The purse and the sword shall not be in the same hands." - George Mason. Which principle of government does this apply to?
What is separation of powers
200
What do interest groups do?
Lobby public officals, raise funds for campaigns
200
How is it determined how many members of the House of Representatives each state gets?
State population
200
What Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury vs. Madison
300
What is the opportunity cost of Ms. Weems choosing to grade your homework instead of going to the movies?
What is Ms. Weems misses out on going to the movies.
300
What is the name for the first national government of the United States.
What is Articles of Confederation
300
What is the difference between political parties and interest groups?
What is political parties focus on many issues, while interest groups only focus on one issue.
300
List the requirements to be President of the United States.
Must be at least 35 years old Must have lived in the United States for 14 years Must be a natural born citizen (born in the US)
300
The term for an order for a person to appear and to produce documents or other requested information.
What is subpoena
400
In what form of government do independent states have more power than the central government?
What is confederate.
400
The U.S. Constitution can be called a living document because ...?
What is it can be changed when needed
400
Why can individuals not register to vote the same day as an election?
Officials cannot quickly verify a voter's identity and someone could try to vote in multiple districts
400
Give an example of a implied power of Congress
Regulating internet usage
400
When is bail money returned?
When the defendant shows for trial
500
A economic system that is based on long standing traditions is what?
What is traditional economy
500
What is a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
What is a lack of ability to regulate interstate trade
500
Term for setting up new congressional districts after reapportionment is...
What is redistricting
500
What are the responsibilities of the Maryland General Assembly?
Creating laws for Maryland Approving the annual state budget
500
Which Supreme Court case established the supremacy of the federal government over states (Federal laws are more important than state laws)?
McCulloch v. Maryland