Government Semester Exam- Honors

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Present day democracies challenge what theory?

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Divine Right

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Dominant political unit

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state

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Federal Government

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power divided between central and local government

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Characteristics of state

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population, territory, sovereignty, government

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Philosophy of Locke and Rosseau

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State exists to serve will of the people

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Purposes of gov't

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perfect union, est justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for common defense, promote welfare, secure liberty

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The Declaration of independence does NOT state-

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divine/ God given right to rule

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The Article of Confederation had what type of gov't?

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unicameral, one legis. branch

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Social Contract Theory-

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state created by the people, powers granted and limited by the people

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Aspects of the Bill of Rights

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first 10 amend., 1st is freedom of speech, guarantees const. rights of people

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Limited gov't states that governments must-

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only do things that the people have given them the power to do.

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The legislative branch can check the powers of the judicial branch by-

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creating lower courts, remove judges thru impeachment, approve/reject judge appts.

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The President can check the power of Congress by-

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veto, special sessions

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The system of checks and balances is demonstrated by-

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the Supreme Court declaring a law unconstitutional, or when the president vetoes a bill, or when the Senate approves a Supreme Court nominee, etc.

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The Constitution has endured by 200 years because-

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It allows change.

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Separation of Powers-

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the basic powers are distributed among 3 branches.

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Concurrent Powers-

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Both national and state gov. posses

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Enabling Act-

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tells territory to frame constitution.

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Full Faith and Credit-

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State must honor each other's civil laws.

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Extradition-

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a fugitive is returned to the state that the crime was commited

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The Constitution guarantees-

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republican form of government

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Examples of expressed powers-

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collect taxes, coin money, declare war, grant potents

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Nation's obligations to states-

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protection from invasion, respect state boundaries

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Interstate Compacts-

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agreements between and among states and foreign govs

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Aspects of federalism-

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Dual system to gov.-National and State, local action on local matters, strength in unity

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MuCullough v. Maryland-

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applied to Supremacy Clause.

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Political Party-

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Group of people who work together to win political offices

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Party Membership-

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voluntary, based on personal choices.

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Minor parties roles and ideas have often been taken over by-

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major parties

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Component or role ideas often have been taken over by-

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major parties

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Component or roles of the party members-

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party organization, electorate, in gov.

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Ideological parties-

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based on a certain set of beliefs like marxist socialists

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The two party system developed in the U.S. because-

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different view points in framers of Constitution

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The functions of the major parties are to-

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nominate candidates for office, insure good performance of the elected, and to provide a mechanism for the conduct of gov't.

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One party system-

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dictatorship

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An increasing number of voters today -

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identify w/ neither political party

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Qualifications for the House of Representative-

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25 yrs old, citizen of the U.S. for 7yrs, live in the state which they are elected.

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Senate Size-

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2 from every state, set by the Constitution

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Session-

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period of time Congress assembles and conduct business.

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Roles of members of Congress-

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legislator,committer member, servant to constituents.

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Framers of Constitution favored bicameral gov't because-

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settle conflict between large and small state (i.e. fair and equal representation)

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Size of House of Representatives-

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every state must have at least one, set by Congress based on population, 435.

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The average member of Congress is-

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white, male, early 50s

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Election date-

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Tuesday following first Monday in November, even numbers yrs

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Senators term-

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6 yrs

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Freedom of legislative debate-

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allows Congress to debate bills and not be sued for libel or slander.

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Power to impeach-

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House of Rep., the Senate tries the impeachment case.

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Decision in McCullough v. Maryland-

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Supreme Court upheld implied powers

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Congress' War Powers-

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only Congress can declare war

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Treaties-

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President makes them, Senate approves.

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Joint resolution-

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used to propose Constitutional ammendments

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Committee work-

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most of the workload is done in committees in the House

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Bill becomes law without Pres. signature-

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doesn't sign it for 10 days while Congress is in session.

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Rules Committee-

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decides when bill reach the floor of the house.

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The standing committee chairman-

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Those with the longest record of service. Seniority rule.

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Introduction to the bills in the Senate-

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by individual senators

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Presiding officer in Senate-

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Vice President of U.S., and president pro tempore when VP is gone.

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Presidential veto-

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refuse to sign bill.

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First reading in the bill-

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it is first given a number and title.

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Purpose and ending of a filibuster-

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continue debate indefinitely so vote can't be taken, the Cloture Rule limits the time of debate.

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Term of office for Pres.-

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no more than 10 yrs.

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Presidential succession-

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VP, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of Senate, Secretary of State.

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President can resume office after disability if-

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both VP and Cabinet agree.

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Choosing electors-

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each state has as many as representatives to Congress, minimum of three, usually elected by state legislator.

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Determining Presidential disability-

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Pres. informs Congress in writing, or VP and Cabinet in writing.

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Vice Pres. duties-

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preside over Senate, help decide question of Pres. disability.

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Presidential Qualifications-

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Natural born U.S. citizen, 35 yrs old, lived in the U.S. 14 yrs

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12th amendment-

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eliminated the chance of a tie vote for the Presidency.

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Presidential war/ military powers-

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shares the powers with Congress

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Executive agreement vs. treaty-

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agreement between President and foreign country, does not need Senate approval, unlike treaties which are formal and require approval.

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Ordinance Power-

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the power to administer laws.

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Treaty approval-

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Senate consents and approves treaty, can be repealed by Congress, can be declared unconstitutional by Supreme Court.

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Appointment and approval of Cabinet members-

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Pres. appoints, Senate approves.

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Troops sent abroad-

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President can send troops on his own decision without Congress approval.

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Legislative powers-

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primarily by recommending bills/legislation.

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Weakness of Articles of Confederation-

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no national court system/judiciary, each sate was interpreting the laws differently.

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Jurisdiction-

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establishes which court will have the case based on parties involved and subject matters.

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Appointment of judges-

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appointed by Pres., approved by Senate.

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High Court-

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the Supreme Court and last court in which federal questions can be decided.

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Marbury v. Madison establish-

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powers of judicial review

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Jurisdiction of Supreme Court-

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both original and appellate

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National Security Council-

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meets at President's call to advise in all domestic, foreign and military matters that relate to the nation's security.

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Original Jurisdiction-

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the court that hears the case first.

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District courts have which jurisdiction-

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original

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Term of office for judges-

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set in constitution, life-time for Supreme Court.

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Criminal cases-

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defendant has committed a crime, like bank robbery, tax evasion, counterfeiting

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Civil cases-

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non-criminal disputes, like labor contracts, bankruptcy

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Federal Court of Appeals jurisdiction-

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hear appeals from lower district courts, relieve load of Supreme Court, hear appeals from regulatory agencies.

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Cases reach the Supreme Court by-

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writ of certiorari, certificate

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Tax Court hears-

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civil cases involving tax laws