federal government
powers divided between a central government and local governments
autocracy
one person with unlimited political power
presidential government
legislative and executive branches are separate but equal
confederate government
several separate states joined together
parliamentary government
executive branch is made up of a minister and cabinet
oligarchy
a small group holds all political power
democracy
means "rule by the people
compromise
when each side gives up some demands p
voting
a responsibility of a citizen
citizen
someone with certain rights and responsibilities in a state
free enterprise system
based on private ownership and the desire for profit
judicial power
the power to interpret laws
state
a politically organized body of people in a defined territory with power to make and enforce laws
executive power
the power to carry out and enforce laws
legislative power
the power to make laws
population
which is a characteristics of every state? a) democracy b)a constitution c) population d) a legislature
evolutionary theory
which theory says that the state began when primitive families joined together and claimed territory?
unitary government
in what system are all key powers given to the central government?
they belong to parliament
Which is true of the prime minister and cabinet in a parliamentary government? a) they have little power b) they belong to parliament c) they have most of the power d) they are an autocracy
paying taxes
what is a duty of every American citizen?
capitalism
what is another term for free enterprise in the United States?
b
Which is true of the economic system in the United States? a) government plays a very limited, hands-off role b) government participates through enforcing laws and regulations c) there is almost no regulation in the free-market system d) most businesses a
God
according to the divine right theory, what gave kings the right to rule?
the national government and states share power
the united states governments has a federal system. What does this mean?
a direct democracy
when the people themselves create laws and policies, what type of government do they have?
legislature
in a parliamentary democracy, the chief executive is chosen by the
establish justice
according to the U.S. Constitution, one of the purposes of government it to
c
parliamentary government avoids which of the following problems? a) a central government that is more powerful than local governments b) frequent changes in government c) prolonged conflict between the executive and legislative branches d) abuse of power
ordered government
a regulated government
Magna Carta
signed by King John
charter
a written agreement
limited government
government designed to preserve basic rights
representative government
government in which the people have a say
colonists
person who lives in a new land that keeps ties with the home country
convention
a formal meeting called for a special purpose
grievances
complaints against British rule
Intolerable Acts
British laws that punished the colonists
charter
this type of colony was self-governing
royal
this type of colony was controlled by a governor that was appointed by the king; strict rules
proprietary
this type of colony was organized by a person who was given land by the king
checks and balances
each branch of government has a way to control the powers of the other branches
separation of powers
power of government is divided among three branches
popular sovereignty
government can only exist with the consent of the people
civil rights and liberties
people have certain rights that that government must respect/protect
25th Amendment
says the Vice President will be President if the President dies
presidential sucession
plan to fill a vacancy in the presidency
Presidential Succession Act of 1947
a law setting the order of succession following the Vice President
battleground states
presidential candidates spend most of their time attracting swing voters here
Vice President
a heartbeat away from the presidency
Acting President
role of the Vice President if the President is disabled
national convention
party meeting to pick a presidential candidate
presidential primary
allows the people to decide on candidates for President
platform
a party's stand on major issues
chief administrator
the President's role as director of the executive branch
commander in chief
the President's role as head of the armed forces
chief executive
the President's role as the one vested with the executive power of the U.S.
chief legislature
the President's role as principal author of U.S. public policy
chief of party
the President's role as party leader controlling the executive branch
chief of state
the President's role as ceremonial head of the U.S. government
direct popular election
winner take all nationally
district plan
2 votes for popular winner in a state and others divided proportionally
proportional plan
each candidate gets a share of electoral vote based on share of popular vote
electoral votes
number is determined by Congress people in a state
national popular vote plan
ensures candidate with the popular vote wins election without amending the Constitution
c
The president must be which of the following to qualify for office? a) no older than 65 b) a general in the military c) a natural born citizen d) a U.S. senator
it proved the electoral college voting system needed to be changed
Why did the election of 1800 lead to the 12th Amendment?
caucus method
besides having a primary,what other way is there for a state to choose delegates?
d
which of the following is true about the President's pay? a) it can increase but, not decrease during the President's term. b) it can decrease, but not increase, during the President's term c) it must be equal to the pay of the Vice President d) it cannot