This document stated that the colonies were free from English rule
Declaration of Independence
100
This group officially elects the President every 4 years
Electoral College
100
This international organization is designed to keep peace around the world and prevent future wars
United Nations
100
This type of government allows people to elect the leaders of government who will make the decisions of government.
Representative Democracy
100
What is the main thing state governments are in charge of deciding on?
Public Education
200
What 5 rights does the 1st amendment protect?
freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech
200
One of the most criticized powers of the President is this which allows the President to make a decision that has the force of law without Congress approval.
Executive Order
200
This organization promotes free trade between Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
NAFTA
200
When a new census comes out in 2020 the House of Representatives may have this term happen to them in which the number of representatives in each state may change.
Reapportionment
200
What is the name of the Maryland legislative Branch?
Maryland General Assembly
300
This document was one of the first to give the people rights and limit the powers of the King
Magna Carta
300
This type of election happens before the final election to decide the President. This type of election narrows it down to one candidate for each party
Primary Election
300
This International Organization is a military alliance with the motto," an attack against one of us is an attack against all of us"
NATO
300
When citizens get to vote directly on whether a law passed by Congress should be passed we call it this term.
referendum
300
How many electoral votes does the state of Maryland have?
10 (8 representatives, 2 senators)
400
What due process right does the 6th amendment guarantee?
speedy and public trial
400
This executive agency regulates business practice and prevents unfair advertising and marketing
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
400
This international organization provides medical and disaster relief assistance to those involved in war or suffering from a natural disaster
International Red Cross
400
Gerrymandering is a form of this term in which the district lines in a state are changed.
Redistricting
400
What is the name of the current Governor of Maryland?
Larry Hogan
500
Which amendment guarantees due process rights to all individuals regardless of race, age, gender, etc.?
14th
500
This act allows the President to send troops to another country for 90 days before Congress must approve the movement of troops
War Powers Act
500
This International Organization provides loans to developing countries to help stimulate their economy.
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
500
This multi word principle of democracy says that government officials must follow the same legal standards as the citizens.
Rule of Law
500
What is the name of the highest court in Maryland sometimes known as the MD Supreme Court