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1135 Questions & Blanks Flashcards

1
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Every state has a __________

A

written constitution

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2
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Every state has a__________________________ and a ___________ both elected by popular vote

A

representative lawmaking body

governor

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3
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Only _________ has a unicameral legislature, and only ____________ has a legal system based on Roman law rather than on English common law.

A

Nebraska

Louisiana

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4
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In the original states, the ___________ had more power than the ____________

A

legislative branch

executive branch

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5
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The ____________ is less detailed and rigid than _____________

A

federal Constitution

state constitutions

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6
Q

An amendment is always ratified by _____________

A

popular referendum

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7
Q

Representation in ______ houses is based on ________ or _________ or __________;
Representation in ______ houses is based on ________ or _________________

A

lower, towns, counties, districts

upper, counties, senatorial districts

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8
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Powers of ______________ include those not granted to the _____________________________________ branches or _______ governments and those not denied to it by the Constitution

A

state legislatures
executive or legislative
local

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9
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____________ handle cases involving the state constitution, state laws, and county or municipial ordinances; and _____________ handle only cases involving interstate matters, violations of federal law, or intrastate matters on an appelate basis.

A

State courts

federal courts

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10
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________ and ___________ are both classified as local governments

A

county

municipial governments

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11
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A body of __________ or _______________ administers county governmetn

A

supervisors

commissioners

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12
Q

Police and fire protection are two major responsibilities of ______ governments

A

city

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13
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___________ governements have, for the most part, taken over responsibility for road construction and maintenance and the operation of school systems

A

State

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14
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In some areas, one large ____________________ has been formed by merging towns, cities, and counties.

A

metropolitan area

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15
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Things true of congressional districts

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  1. All congressional districts must have nearly equal population
  2. The population of a congressional district cannot deviate more than 15% from the average
  3. Each district must be as compact as possible
  4. No district boundary can cross unified areas such as cities, counties, etc.
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16
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Factors contributing to the decision to establish a bicameral legislature

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  1. The experiences of England and the colonies confirmed the superiority of a bicameral legislature.
  2. The system helped reconcile conflicting interests between small and large states.
  3. Each house checks the other, and neither democracy nor aristocracy dominates the government.
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17
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The _____________ is the basis for each state’s representation in the _____________________

A

number of residents

House of Representatives

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18
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___________________________ are drawn by state legislatures

A

Congressional district lines

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19
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When are congressional elections held?

A

Congressional elections are held the Tuesday after the first Monday of November in even-numbered years.

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20
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All candidates must keep careful records of _________________________________

A

their campaign income and expenditures

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21
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Corporations and other groups cannot make ____________ to a campaign

A

direct contributions

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22
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A PAC, or ____________, is allowed to contribute to a political campaign.

A

political action committee

23
Q

___________ is the major function of Congress.

A

Lawmaking

24
Q

Congress may delegate legislative powers to the ________________ but not to _____________

A 
executive branch (President)
the states or the people
25
Q

Congress has given to certain _________________, specific __________

A

regulatory commissions

legislative duties

26
Q

The nonlegislative functions of Congress

A 
judicial powers 
constituent powers
executive powers
administrative control
investigative powers
electoral functions
27
Q

Enumerated powers of Congress

A

to borrow money
to coin money
to declare war
to establish post offices
to impose and collect taxes
to provide and maintain a navy
to raise and support armies
to call out the militia to suppress insurrections
to establish rules of naturalization
to exercise authority over Washington D.C.
to fix standards of weights and measures
to pass copyright and patent laws
to pass laws necessary to carry out other powers
to regulate foreign and interstate commerce

28
Q

Congressional terms begin on _________ following an election

A

January 3rd

29
Q

A specific Congress exists for ___ years and must meet ______ during that time.

A

2

twice

30
Q

The ___________ may call a special session of Congress but may neither __________ nor ____________

A

President
dissolve it
suspend its sessions

31
Q

A regular congressional session may not be longer than

A

12 months

32
Q

Both houses have a system of ______, ________, _______, ________, and ___________ to help them carry out their tasks

A 
committees
subcommittees
rules
procedures
customs
33
Q

Of the two houses of Congress, only the _________ has had a continuous existence

A

Senate

34
Q

The most powerful man in the House is the _____________

A

Speaker of the House

35
Q

The first two men who follow the President in succession

A

Vice President -> Speaker of the House

36
Q

The average congressional committee has ___ members, and its chairman is usually the ______________ committee member with the most __________

A

35
majority party
seniority

37
Q

The seniority system equates seniority with ______ and ________

A

ability

competence

38
Q

The President of the Senate has less power than the Speaker of the House because he ______________

A

can vote only in case of a tie
cannot participate in debate
must recognize Senators as they rise

39
Q

Bills for raising revenue must originate in the ___________________

A

House of Representatives

40
Q

The _____________ in the House sets the time allotted for debate and the limitations on changes to a bill.

A

Rules Committee

41
Q

Unlike the House, speeches and debate in the Senate are not subject to a _________

A

time limit

42
Q

Congress is _________ and ____________ in its actions because it represents a multitude of constituents and mirrors the conflicts in our society

A

slow

deliberate

43
Q

Features common to all of the states

A
  1. equal status within the U.S.
  2. inherent powers
  3. constitution
  4. system of checks and balances
  5. an elected governor
  6. judiciary
  7. separation of powers
44
Q

Features common to all state constitutions include ___________

A
  1. a preamble
  2. provisions for amendment
  3. a bill of rights.
  4. more details than the federal Constitution
  5. provisions for education, etc.
  6. description of the organization of the branches
  7. provisions for voting and election procedures
45
Q

The primary duty of a governor is to carry out and enforce the _____________, including the federal Constitution, the ________________, and the ________ and _____________ ______________

A 
law of the state
state constitution 
state
national
legislation
46
Q

the chief lawyer, prosecutor, and defender of the state in court

A

attorney general

47
Q

In every state, the ___________ and __________ are elected separately and may not be members of the same party

A

governor

lieutenant governor

48
Q

A body of ___________ or ___________ is the lawmaking body that administers county government.
The _______________ is the head of that body and serves as the county’s executive officer

A

county supervisors
commissioners
county judge

49
Q

Counties are a product of a ____________, but the U.S. is becoming more __________

A

rural society

urbanized

50
Q

Critics of the bicameral system believe the ___________ often obstructs the ____________

A

Senate will of the voters

51
Q

A congressman elected by a _________________ district represents residents of his district, but one elected ______________ represents residents of his entire state

A

single-member

at-large

52
Q

Congressional authority includes both ___________ and ______________

A

implied

enumerated powers

53
Q

The ____________ of both houses of Congress is essential because of the number of bills introduced each year.

A

committee system

54
Q

The Rules Committee determines the ____________

A

scheduling of bills

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