Senior Mid Year Exam Review (American Government)

Powers reserved to any sovereign state simply because it is a government

Idea that the authority of the government created and sustained by the people through elected representatives

Powers granted to the US government that are spelled out in the Constitution

A group of like minded citizens meet to select a candidate

Device used by a voter to register a choice in an election

Branch that interprets the laws based on the Constitution

What is a major function of a political party?

A Plurality is

A section of a city or town designated to one polling place

A democracy is a form of government in which

Law Making Branch of the Government

How does one's party identification develop

A government divided between a central and smaller governments (ie state & local)

This is considered the Supreme Law of the land in America

Term meaning the right to vote

An electorate is

A firm allegiance to a political party

What are the requirements to vote

What does bipartisan mean?

Political Socialization Means

Powers exercised by the NATIONAL government ALONE

What is an incumbent

Attitudes held by a significant number of people on political matters

Branch that Enforces the Laws (includes the President)

Powers that are not expressly stated in the Constitution

Powers & Responsibilities are divided among the branches of government

The redrawing of district lines to favor one party or class

Each branch has some measure of influence over the others & can block actions of the other branches

An Example of a Third Party

Voting for candidates of different parties for different offices at the same election is called

Shared Powers between the National & State Governments