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The first court to hear a case is called a(n) ____________ court.

When did the American welfare state begin?

The policy of striking a nation that might be contemplating hostile actions is called __________.

In this case, the justices authorized the Supreme Court to exercise judicial review over laws passed by Congress.

A program based on need instead of contributions is called ___________.

An officially expressed purpose or goal by the government is known as _____________.

A _____ is when a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge to save money and a possible worst sentence.

Diplomacy with North Korea is difficult because China is an ally that will not always cooperate with the U.S.

Who did the ACA NOT increase access to health care for?

One goal of Social Security is to ensure a base income for workers when they retire.

The Senate must approve SCOTUS appointments with a ______ vote.

The Supreme Court has held actions or laws of the executive and legislative branches unconstitutional through _____.

What got the federal government more involved in education?

________ are government grants of cash or other valuable commodities, that are used to promote govt. plans

A program designed to give needy families access to food is ____________.

Congress has declared war only 4 times in American history.

Contracts and torts are the most common form of criminal law cases.

What is the term limit for supreme court justices?

The size of the Supreme Court is set by the president.

Programs and policies that determine America’s relations with other nations and foreign entities is called ________.

The most important task of the senate regarding foreign policy to to approve treaties.

The power to raise or lower the tax rate is part of ____________.

How many nations does the United Nations have?

A ________ is where people demonstrate their need.

ISIS stands for the "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria"

Prior cases whose principles are used by judges to decide current cases are called _____________.

The U.S. and what nation agreed to a nuclear treaty in 2015, but it has since been retracted.

Courts that do not hear witnesses or examine additional evidence are called _______ courts.

In American history, the SCOTUS has concluded that fewer than _____ acts of Congress have violated the Constitution.

A way to reduce the disparities in wealth between the rich and poor is called a(n) _____________.

Federal Courts hear about 97% of cases in the U.S.

Which is NOT a main goal of American foreign policy?

Public education is controlled mostly by the federal government.

The U.S. has about 1/4 of the world's military expenditures.

Generally, there is partisan resistance to Supreme Court appointments.

In what type of law regulates the conduct of individuals, defines crimes, and specifies punishments for criminal acts?

Medicaid is a program that provides health insurance for the elderly and disabled.

In any given year, the United States provides approximately ________ in economic assistance to other countries.

In most states, unemployment insurance lasts for

In criminal law cases, losers cannot be fined by the state or imprisoned.

The avoidance of affairs in other nations is called interventionism.

Which of the following played the primary role in caring for the poor before The Great Depression?

When two sides of a conflict possess nuclear missiles that each can destroy the other, it is called ___________.

The most important person in regards to U.S. foreign policy is ___________.

A program financed by taxation or other mandatory contributions is known as ___________.

Why do federal and state governments have courts?

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

The difference between a nation-state and non-state actor is that a nation-states are recognized as other governments.

The representation of a government to other foreign governments is called ____________.

The "individual mandate" portion of the ACA required uninsured people to purchase health care.