Terms
An area governed by the U.S that is eligible to become a state
Territory
This guards us from Tyranny
Checks & Balances
Jobs that are given to people recommended by political-party leaders
Patronage
Besides foreign relations, interstate & foreign trade and money system what is the Federal gov responsible for?
National Defense
Highest Court in most states
State Supreme Court
Territory that is eligible to petition for statehood once it had a pop. of 60,000
Northwest Ordinance
This is based off danger to a community as a whole
Criminal Cases
Powers by voters to remove elected officials from office
Recall
Seen as the father of Liberalism
John Locke
Person filling a lawsuit
Complaint
One house legislature
Unicameral
Business vs. Individual
Civil Case
What is the name for the Legislative Body of a state?
State Legislature/General Assembly
ensures each state will accept the decisions of civil courts in other states
Full Faith & Credit Clause
Having two branches of chambers
Bicameral system
People taking a direct part in making laws or initiating new legislation
Initiative
13 total courts, sits right below the Supreme Court is what?
Appellate Court/Court of Appeals
The head of the states executive branch or elected head of a state's executive branch
Governor
Only the Federal Gov can regulate what?
Trade between states, Coin money, Foreign affairs
Method of returning fugitives
Extradition
Method of referring potential laws directly to the people for approval
Referendum
Elected official that presides over a justice court
Justice of Peace
Which Amendment reserves power for the States?
10th
1. Set up Postal Service
2. Maintain the military
Article II section 4 allows us as citizens to what?
Remove the President if we see fit