AP Gov Terms Test #1 Review

Government spending that is promised by law (such as Social Security)

How the government manages the value of the dollar

a system in which people vote directly on laws

Someone who support tax cuts and legalized marijuana is probably ___

Bans gender discrimination in schools that receive fed. funds; equal college sports for women

Countries develop international influence and/or start operating on an international scale.

The government cannot favor a certain religion due to this 1st Amendment clause

money given by the federal government to states

What is Article 7 of the Constitution?

Sets monetary policy -controls interest rates for loans

Powers given to the state government alone

Process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the party in power

A sense of how much your vote really matters

agreement btwn the president & the leader of another country that doesn't need senate approval

Taxing and Spending

View that an elected representative should represent the opinions of his or her constituents.

In polling ____ represents everyone in the population

President must notify Congress within 48hrs of deploying troops and get approval within 60 days

This doc alerts citizens that if they give up liberty now they can never resume it again

This program provides for the healthcare needs of those over 65

System in which interest groups influence government decisions

The idea that government derives its authority from the people

Economic philosophy:cutting taxes will increase the incentive people have to work, save &invest

Senate rule that allows members endless speaking in order to delay discuss or vote on a bill

These polls gather info. for a candidate before announcing candidacy to determine his messaging

This agreement created a bicameral congress:1 based on population/1 based on equality per state

trading votes in order for support on a bill in congress

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES committee that handles tax bills

the gov't needs to spend money (sometimes borrow it) in order to stimulate economic activity

The Senate's power of "advice and consent" means what?

A short term committee in Congress

Process of redrawing districts in states. It is done by the majority party in the state

President doesn't sign or veto a bill but dies anyway bc Congress will adjourn within 10 days

a member of the House or Senate follows his or her own conscience when deciding issue positions

Agreement btwn gov't & citizens to follow laws as long as they don't violate rights

Florida allowing for lottery gambling when Alabama does not is an example of ___

Gov't regulations of business, Welfare program, National health care, Abortion

Those with education, money and access tend to be the leaders

What is the best class at TKA?

In 14th Amendment this guarantees the same rights, privileges, and protections to all citizens.

Showed that the gov't under the Articles of Confederation was too weak to handle major crisis

government spending for projects that are intended primarily to benefit a single district

Claims that a republic is good bc there are MANY factions (govt can't become tyrannical)

A procedure used in the Senate to limit debate on a bill (Requires 60 votes)

This has allowed Congress to make laws on almost anything that crosses state lines

prohibits the use of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial

document that argues that the executive branch is better as a single person

Permanent Committees

Tax cuts, Increase in military spending, School prayer, Vouchers, Traditional marriage

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

federal program of disability and retirement benefits started during New Deal

Prohibited discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion or national origin by employers

The government cannot stop religious practice

Separation of powers & checks & balances protects against tyranny

Process by which states have been required to enforce certain parts of Bill of Rights

a directive by the president (and not Congress) that does not use new funds

ended literacy tests and poll taxes

A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states. Needs to be ratified by Senate

the process by which people gain their political attitudes and opinions

What is Article 3 of the Constitution?

terms set by the national government that states must meet whether or not they include money

In 14th Amendment this ensures no arbitrary denial of life, liberty or property by the gov't

He holds the seat when the Vice President is gone from Senate

Laid out the foundation of nonviolent resistance

This is an effort to make up for past discrimination

Congress cannot punish citizens for a law that did not exist when "crime" committed.

giving money from federal taxes to the states (usually with strings attached)

Powers held jointly by the national and state governments

the President's power to refuse to disclose information

Individuals & businesses are allowed to compete for profit w/ minimum government interference