Establishment of Government
What was the first form of government
Articles of Confederation
What is the Virginia plan?
Large State, two houses based on population
How many people are in the House of Representatives
435
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency
270
What qualifications are needed to be a Supreme Court Justice?
None
What style of Democracy is the US
Indirect
What does a constitution do?
Lays out what the government can do
How long does a Senator serve
6 years
Besides Nebraska, who can split their electoral votes?
Maine
Why is an opinion written?
To explain the decision of the Supreme Court
What is the main principle of the US government?
Liberty
What is the guaranteed clause?
Every state is promised a republic style of government
Who is the president of the senate?
Vice President
When was a shadow government used
9/11
What is the Concurring Opinion?
Sometimes authorized by Justices to add or emphasize a point
What has Common Defense turned into in recent years?
Department of Homeland Security
What is obscenity?
False and malicious use of the spoken word
What committee has to sign off on a bill?
House Rules Committee
What is the 25th amendment
If the VP left, or died in office, no one would fill the spot until next election
What is the writ of certiorari?
An order from the Supreme Court directing the lower court to send the record
What is a single person holds unlimited political power. Descent from the people is not tolerated?
Oligarchy
Whose job is it to secure the population?
Both State and Federal Government
What is a party caucus?
closed meeting of the members of each party in each house
What is commutation?
Reduce the length of a sentence
What is precedent?
Examples to be followed in similar cases