Foundations of American Gov.
What is the supreme authority of a state over its internal and external affairs called?
Sovereignty
What is the name of the Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Cabinent
Which branch of the government has the constitutional power to make federal laws?
Legislative
The president veteoing a bill passed by Congress is and example of _______ branch checking the _______ branch
Executive & Legislative
People agreeing to establish a government and accept its authority in exchange for order and protection is an example of what theory?
Social Contract Theory
What is a writ of certiorari?
A request asking the Supreme Court to review a lower-court case
How is the president formally elected under the constitutional system?
Through the Electoral College
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful, explains the purpose of what?
Checks and Balances
Federalism
What is it called when there are two groups and each group gives up a part of what it wants so they can reach an agreement?
Compromise
What is the term for a previous court ruling that may guide decisions in later cases?
Precedent
What is an organization with a formal structure, division of labor, and established rules called?
Bureaucracy
What can the president do to a bill that has passed both chambers of Congress?
Veto it or sign it into law
A state establishing requirements for its public school system is an example of what?
Reserved Power
What is the primary purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
To state the goals of the new government
True or False- The federal court system includes district courts, courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court
True
What is the main responsibility of the Office of Management and Budget?
Preparing the federal budget for the president to submit to Congress
What is the constitutional power of Congress to make laws?
Legislative power
What is the method of ratifying a constitutional amendment through approval by 3/4 of the states?
State legislature ratification
What principle means that government authority comes from the people?
Popular Sovereignty
True or False- The Constitution requires every federal judge to have formal legal training before appointment
False
What was a major problem associated with the spoils system?
It rewarded political supporters with government jobs, often regardless of qualifications
True or False- The Senate is the chamber of Congress that confirms many presidential appointments
True
True or False- The power to print money is an example of a power reserved to the states
False