American Government: CRT REVIEW

Theory of government says that power was gained through violence and uprisings

This branch of govt. INTERPRETS the LAWS and houses the Supreme Court

What court case established judicial review

How did the 26th Amendment expand the electorate

Government should keep its hands off the economy

This system all though flawed determines who our next President will be

Theory says that is started with the evolution of families

This party splits from one of the major political parties

This theory of govt. is closely linked to the U.S. where people surrender power for protection

All political power resides with the people

What 2 groups formed after the Constitutional Convention

What is a similarity between a political party and an interest group

Economic system where the government owns all the properties and businesses

This divides power of the branches so that each group has certain powers to operate the govt.

A form of government in which a small group of people hold the power

This puts limits on the people in charge of the government

A group of people that seeks to control the government by winning elections & holding office

Which one below describes a mixed market economy

What gave people of royal birth their power under the Divine Right Theory

The 19th Amendment gave voting rights to which group

What did the meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 eventually become known as

1st 10 Amendments to the Constitution

This is a political system that has more than 2 political parties

Who decides the winner if neither candidate receives a majority of the votes

This is a party system that often leads to powers being in the hands of one person

When a company controls all of one product or service

This is a written plan for how a government should be organized and run

How long are House & Senate terms

How many senators does each state have

This is protection of your unalienable rights like life, liberty and property

These are rights that cannot be surrendered

The right to vote

Which choice below is NOT a universal qualification to vote in the United States

What are the two major political parties in the United States

This type of political party only focuses on 1 major issue

How many amendments have been added to our Constitution

A form of govt. in which 1 person holds the absolute power over all the people

The current officeholder campaigning to retain their seat is called

What is one way minor parties affect American politics

Which qualification must a presidential candidate meet in order to be the President

How could you describe a Dictator

Form of govt. in which the people hold the power and the majority have control (mob rule)

What is propaganda?

A person who is running for political office

This amendment gave freedom of speech, press, religion, the right to assemble, and petition

What are the 3 basic powers of government

These citizens have been the largest group of disenfranchised citizens even after 15th Amend.

Payment made in order to vote

This amendment lowered the voting age to 18

Which amendment abolished slavery

What is the order of succession for the Presidency if the President should be removed or die

Economic system where the government owns some industries and provides some services

What did the Magna Carta, Petition of Right, and the English Bill of Rights all have in common

This type of economy has private enterprise and government - they both participate

What was the main issue that made people realize the Articles of Confederation must be changed

What is federalism

This is a big flaw in the Electoral College

Why did American citizens request a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution

This will categorize a government according to who can participate in it

How is representation in the House of Representatives determined

What are the 3 types of economic systems we see in the world today

This branch of govt. responsibility to PASS LAWS and houses the Congress: Senate & House of Rep

Why do interest groups & political parties like using television for their paid advertisement

Government should serve the will of the people

A foreign-born resident who is not a citizen

When the branches of the govt. can limit the power of the other 2 branches by checking on them

Which 2 Presidents have been impeached

Private ownership, individual initiative, profit and competition all make up this

Which one is a universal requirement for voting in the United States

This branch of govt. ENFORCES the LAWS and houses the President and Vice President