Public Policy
What is the primary role of the legislature in the public policy process?
pass laws
What must a suing party prove to win a libel lawsuit?
The offending party acted maliciously and caused damages.
Why would a nation most likely use military force?
to defend territory, to support allies, and to protect economic interests
The US system of government is based on
federal and state level powers
What did the Monroe doctrine state?
the American continents should not be considered for future colonization by any European powers
What is the key to developing public policy?
compromises
The bill of rights guarantees what rights to a person arrested and charges with a crime?
the right to legal representation.
How do nongovernmental organizations operate?
independent of the government
Expressed powers are those that are
specifically granted in the constitution
What were the causes of the War of 1812?
British inferring with American shipping and western expansion fueled the call for a declaration of war.
Who builds strong relations with foreign powers to ensure the nations safety?
diplomats and ambassadors
What principle is meant to discourage government from conducting unlawful searches and protect citizens when unlawful searches occur?
exclusionary rule
What is the biggest difference between international governmental organizations and nongovernmental organizations?
governmental organizations are formally recognized
Why is balancing federal and state powers an ongoing problem?
people have different opinions on who should have power to control issues
What issues divided America in the first half of the 19th century?
sectional tensions caused by competing economic interests
Governments create public policy to address issues in what 3 main areas?
social, economic, and foreign
Under what circumstances can police conduct searches?
as long as they have probable cause of criminal activity
_____ involves countries negotiating with each other to settle their differences
diplomacy
Declaring war and coining money are considered
expressed powers
What did the Missouri compromise of 1820 do?
It drew and east-west line through the Louisiana purchase, with slavery prohibited above the line and allowed below.
What is it called when the government spends money or makes a payment?
expenditures
The Miranda rule stems from rights protected by what amendments?
5th and 6th amendments.
An international government is made up of at least how many countries?
3
What is the primary purpose of the supremacy clause?
to describe the relationship between the federal and state powers
What was the women's suffrage movement?
A reform movement to give women equal rights.