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What are the two houses in Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
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What is the Federal Executive Branch made up of?
President, Vice President, and Presidents Cabinet
100
How many district court locations do we have that spread out among the 12 districts?
34
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What are the three systems of Government?
Confederate System, Federal System, and Unitary System
100
What is a principle?
a basic rule that guides or influences thought or action
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How many members are in Congress?
Total of 535 members
200
What are the jobs of all agencies?
To set rules and enforce regulations on businesses and industries that affect the public welfare.
200
Does District Courts have a jury?
No
200
What is the difference between a Dictator and a Monarchy?
Monarchy is born as a ruler, Dictator is one person that has all control.
200
What is a popular sovereignty?
a principle of government and means rule by the people.
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-Those powers given to Congress that are listed in the Constitution (enumerated powers)
Expressed Powers
300
How many members are in the cabinet?
16 members, one for each of the 15 departments plus the Attorney General (national lawyer).
300
What is the highest court in the state of Maryland?
Maryland Court of Appeals
300
What are the four types of Economic Systems?
Traditional Economy, Command Economy, Market Economy, and Mixed Economy
300
What is Federalism?
power divided between national (federal) and state governments.
400
The vice president is the president of what legislature?
The Senate
400
What is Bureaucracy?
the body of officials and administrators, especially of a government of government department.
400
How many judges does the U.S. Supreme Court have?
9
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What does GDP and GNP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product, and Gross National Product
400
What is the rule of law?
a principle of government, which states that no one is above the law.
500
What are the two most important officers in the Senate?
Majority and Minority Leaders
500
Who is the legislative for the state?
MD General Assembly -house of delegates -state senate
500
How many Federal Court Districts are in the U.S. District Courts?
94
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What are the three branches of American Government?
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
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"The purse and the sword shall not be in the same hands" -George Mason What principle of government is expressed by this statement?
separation of powers