Economy
The inability to satisfy all wants at the same time is called this.
Scarcity
Why have there only been 27 amendments to the Constitution in more than 200 years?
The process of adding amendments is very complex.
Comprised of Congress and House of Representatives
Senate
Head of the federal executive branch
President
Most cases are heard at this level
State level
Because goods and services are limited, individuals must make...
Choices
Protects freedom of speech, religion and the press
1st Amendment
Number of Senators
50
The ability to reject a bill passed by the Senate
Veto
Virginia's court system is based off of...
Virginia's constitution and state laws
What is given up when a choice is made
Opportunity cost
This amendment includes due process protections that prohibit the national government from acting in an unfair manner
5th Amendment
Number of members in the House of Representatives
435
The state executive of Virginia
Governor
This Supreme Court decision established the principle of judicial review at the national level
Marbury v Madison
Through their purchases, consumers determine what is produced
Consumer sovereignty
This amendment extends due process protections to state and local governments.
14th Amendment
The bill is introduced
The executive branch is responsible for doing what when it comes to laws?
Enforcing them
We have a dual court system in the US which consists of these two courts
State courts and federal courts
Four types of resources
Natural, human, capital, and entrepreneurship
This amendment gave women the right to vote
19th Amendment
Term meaning a two house legislature
Bicameral
If the President talks to Congress and encourages reform for the postal system, which role is the president engaging in?
A. Chief Legislator
B. Chief Diplomat
C. Chief Citizen
D. Chief Executive
A. Chief Legislator
Supreme court justices are appointed by this person and approved by this group.
President and Senate