Foundations
power is in the body of citizens and the elected representatives they choose
Republic
This system's main job is electing the President
Electoral College
The number of elected representatives in Congress
535
The term length of the President
4 years
The number of Justices on the Supreme Court
9 (nine)
people give up certain rights in exchange for law and order/ protection from the government
Social Contract Theory
Their main job is to nominate candidates and win elections
Political Parties
Which Article of the Constitution sets up the Legislative Branch?
Article I
This is the number of Electoral Votes you need to become president
270
This amendment protects you against unreasonable searches and seizures
4th
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
This is what you do when you try to influence law-makers.
Lobbying
One of this person's many roles includes presiding over the senate and casting a tie-breaking vote.
Vice President
This is the term for the presidential advisors who head the Executive Departments
The (Presidential) Cabinet
This is the term for a previous court ruling that is used when deciding on similar cases
Precedent
What was the first attempt to limit the power of the government
Magna Carta
This is the most common agent of political socialization.
Family
The term for redrawing congressional district lines in order to favor one political party over another
Gerrymandering
When a President appoints a Justice to the Supreme Court, who has to approve it?
The Senate
This court case ruled that legal counsel must be provided to defendants in a criminal trial
Gideon v. Wainwright
What states that "No one is above the law?"
Rule of Law
This is an organization that raises money for campaigns.
Political Action Committee (PAC)
How many votes are required in order to override a Presidential Veto?
2/3 votes in both chambers
This amendment limits the president to two terms
22nd
The term for fair treatment through the legal stystem
Due Process