AP Gov Terms Test #1 Review

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

federal program of disability and retirement benefits started during New Deal

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

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

Separation of powers & checks & balances protects against tyranny

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

prohibits the use of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial

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

What is Article 7 of the Constitution?

How the government manages the value of the dollar

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

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

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

The idea that government derives its authority from the people

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

What is the best class at TKA?

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

A short term committee in Congress

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

A sense of how much your vote really matters

the President's power to refuse to disclose information

the process by which people gain their political attitudes and opinions

ended literacy tests and poll taxes

trading votes in order for support on a bill in congress

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

In polling ____ represents everyone in the population

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

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

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

The government cannot stop religious practice

Taxing and Spending

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

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

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

Powers given to the state government alone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System in which interest groups influence government decisions

This program provides for the healthcare needs of those over 65

Laid out the foundation of nonviolent resistance

a system in which people vote directly on laws

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

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

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

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

What is Article 3 of the Constitution?

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

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

money given by the federal government to states

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

Someone who support tax cuts and legalized marijuana is probably ___

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

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES committee that handles tax bills

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

Permanent Committees

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

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

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

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

Powers held jointly by the national and state governments

Sets monetary policy -controls interest rates for loans

This is an effort to make up for past discrimination