Civic life
What is a nation?
Ethnic term referring to races/large groups of people.
Where did direct democracy start?
Athens
Example of shared powers?
Right to tax, borrow money, establish courts
True or false?
The candidate with the popular vote is elected president
false
How many house members are there?
435
Why does gov. exist?
Keep order, protect country, Provide services, and/or economic decisions.
Where did indirect democracy start?
Rome
What are inherent powers?
naturally belong to gov.
True or false?
The electoral college reflects constitution
True
How many Senate members are there?
100
What is anarchy?
No one is in charge
What is limited gov?
Tells gov. what they can and can't do
What are implied powers?
federal gov need to carry out enumerated laws
How many electoral votes does DC have?
3
Whos the Speaker of the house?
Kevin McCarthy
Characteristics of a state?
Population, territory, sovereignty, government
What are the basic rights of the englishmen?
Land ownership, representation, create a council to discuss laws
What are enumerated powers?
specifically said in constitution
How many electoral votes are there in total?
538
Who oversees the Senate?
Vice President
Definition of sovereignty?
Ability to rule absolutely
What was Shay's rebellion?
Farmers attack the courthouses to prevent judges from foreclosing any farms
What are ex-post facto laws?
Laws making an action illegal after the action was done.
How many states have a winner takes all method?
48/50
What does Bicameral mean?
Having 2 deciding bodies in congress