To interpret the laws, or question their validity with the Consitution
100
In this type of government, all have an equal voice and vote
What is a democracy
100
1st ten amendments of the Constitution that give powers/rights to the PEOPLE of the U.S.
What is the Bill of Rights
100
Voting, paying taxes, and being prepared to serve in the military are...
What are Citizen duties
200
This party has never won an election but can influence the outcome of elections
Third/Minor Parties
200
In this landmark supreme Court case, abortion was legalized during the first trimester
What is Roe v. Wade
200
This form of government is oppressive, usually with a dictator where they hold "total" control
What is a totalitarian government
200
These powers are shared between the state and national government
What are Concurrent Powers
200
Which areas of voter turnout are highest.....lowest?
65+, 18-25
300
Family, Education, and Media most influence a persons....
Political Identity
300
The youngest elected position in government...
Representative, or in the House of Representatives
300
In this form of government, people vote to elect other members of society to make decisions and choices for them
What is a representative democracy
300
These are powers held only by the states, such as holding elections and establishing schools
What are Reserved Powers
300
The last remaining part of an election that determines the candidate for president
What is the Electoral College
400
This is the most expensive part of campaigning during the electoral process; NOT paid for by the parties
What are television commercials/ADs
400
CIA, FBI, DEA are government agencies in the command of?
Who is the President
400
This term is an influence from an enlightenment thinker that brought theoretical notions of splitting up the government into many branches
What is Separation of Powers
400
These are powers held by the national government
What are Delegated Powers
400
One who tries to persuade or influence the passing of public policy through a government official through sometimes unethical means
Who is a Lobbyist
500
He told the U.S. to stay away from political parties, and these two were formed soon after
Who is George Washington, and the Federalists/Anti-Federalists
500
How can a law still pass after being vetoed by a president?
With 2/3 vote by Congress (overriding the veto)
500
The division or relationship between the national and state governments
What is Federalism
500
In this clause, the national government has room to create laws that are "necessary and proper"
What is the Elastic Clause
500
The redrawing or redistribution of congressional districts through sometimes illegal means or to create an edge for political parties in congressional elections