US Government Final Exam Review

Powers not written in the Constitution, but the government has them (ex punish tax evaders)

What means the power of the government comes from the PEOPLE!?

Compromise between small and large states on representation in Congress called the

Which theory is based on the idea that rulers get their power from God?

Powers of National government that are "spelled out" in the Constitution.

How many members are in the US Senate?

What was one way the Constitution limits government?

When are Senate seats up for re-election?

Who focused on the ideas of natural rights of life, liberty and property?

Number of Representatives of a state depends on

What term describes the British failing to enforce laws and allowing colonists to self-rule?

Right not to incriminate yourself?

1st Amendment covers everything BUT

Who supported ratifying Constitution?

What was our first written form of government?

Which of the following was most closely associated with the concept of direct democracy?

What means divide powers between national and state governments?

Supreme Court justices serve

How do states usually award electoral votes?

What means that each branch has its own powers and responsibilities?

How long is the term of Representatives in the House of Representatives?

How do people participate in a representative democracy?

How old do you have to be to become President?

Large states liked representation in Congress based on what plan?

When the President creates US foreign policy, he's acting as

Not being able to tax the states or regulate trade was a weakness of

What means redrawing congressional district lines to favor your party?

If you get a driver's license in Arkansas, you can legally drive in California because of

What means that government is bound to our laws and can't run amok.

Court that FIRST hears a case has

When the President is using his veto power, he's acting as

Which federal court(s) has both original and appellate jurisdiction?

The fact that the winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the presidency is a flaw of the

Powers that belong to national government just because it IS a national government.

Why did the British government create and raise taxes on the American colonies?

Power to lay and collect taxes is a(n)

According to the Declaration of Independence, governments derive their power from

What happens at the national convention of the 2 major parties during Pres. election year?

Form of government in which the ruler is NOT responsible to the will of the people?

What was the significance of the Boston Massacre?

What means that each branch has some power over each other?

Who is 4th in line for Presidency?

Why was Shays' Rebellion important?

What does the 2nd amendment mean?

Form of government in which people vote on every public policy decision.

How many amendments are in our constitution?

Powers only exercised by National Government

What is the supreme law of the land?

What main idea is in the Declaration of Independence?

In what chamber can you filibuster (because you can speak for unlimited time)?

If you flee to another state after committing a crime, you can be sent back to that state, why?

How long is a Presidential term?

Form of government in which people elect leaders to administer government

When President acts as head of armed forces, he is acting as

Who acted as our nation's first national government?