Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Government > 9wks Test > Flashcards

9wks Test Flashcards

(101 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

When did the Constitution become the law of the land?

A

September 13, 1917

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is a state?

A

A defined territory, organized politically, and has the power to make and enforce law

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the first written form of government?

A

the Articles of Confederation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What was the first state to organize a state government by writing the first constitution?

A

New Hampshire

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What law wanted equal representation for each state?

A

the New Jersey Plan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What law wanted equal representation for the population?

A

the Virginia Plan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What did the Connecticut plan create?

A

2 house legislative body for the U.S.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the government?

A

An institution through which a society makes and enforces public policy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the first 10 amendments called?

A

The Bill of Rights

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the Constitution sometimes called?

A

Great Compromise

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

The principles of our democracy are found in what 2 documents?

A

the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Who were the last 2 states to ratify the constitution?

A

New York and Virginia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What created our 2 party system?

A

the ratification of our Constitution

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the membership of a political society called?

A

Citizenship

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is a political party?

A

A voluntary association of persons who wish to control government by winning elections

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the major function of a 3rd party?

A

Change the policies of existing 3rd parties

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is a 3rd party?

A

Primarily single issue parties

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What is federalism?

A

The power to govern is divided between state and federal with the federal more powerful

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What system of government gives each branch of government some control over the other?

A

Checks and Balances

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What are the 3 types of delegated powers?

A

Expressed, Implied, and Inherent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What court case upheld the Judicial Review?

A

Marbury vs Madison

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What are concurrent powers?

A

Powers that are shared between the federal and state

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What are formal changes to the constitution called?

A

Amendments

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What are agreements between states called?

A

Compacts

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
What are the most compacts concerned with?
Natural resources
26
What branch of government makes the law?
Legislative branch
27
What branch of government enforces the law?
Executive branch
28
What branch of government interprets the law?
Judicial branch
29
What is the Elastic clause?
Gives Congress the power to make any law they think is necessary and proper
30
What is Extradition?
The process of returning fugitives back to the state in which a crime was committed
31
What is the Full Faith and Credit Clause?
States must recognize the legal proceedings of each state
32
What are the powers Congress has?
Borrow money, regulate commerce, declare war, acquire territory, print money, and impeach
33
What Supreme Court case upheld federalism?
McCulloch vs Maryland
34
What Supreme Court Case ruled that the governor cannot be forced to act in extradition case?
Kentucky vs Dennison
35
What is a tax that one used to be required to pay before they could vote but it was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court?
Poll tax
36
What is the only state that does not require you to register before voting?
North Dakota
37
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
38
Due to the efforts of who was Congress forced to get involved in the Civil Rights Movement?
Martin Luther King Jr.
39
Who do the Federal Voting Examiners work for?
Attorney General
40
What was the major objective of the Civil Rights Commission?
To investigate cases of any type of voter discrimination
41
How many days can you register to vote in Mississippi?
30 days
42
What are voting districts called?
Precincts
43
What is a type of election that raises property tax to finance a particular project?
Bond election
44
What is the major reason for people not voting?
Apathy
45
What is the right to vote called?
Suffrage
46
What are 3 requirements that all states must require?
Citizenship, Same-age requirements, and Residency
47
You must be 18 to register to vote?
False
48
A person cannot be Vice President if he is unable to president?
True
49
You cannot be convicted of treason without the testimony of 2 witnesses
False
50
You could be convicted of treason for giving aid to the enemy in times of declared war
True
51
The U.S. does not punish anyone for treason except for the person committing the crime
True
52
As the presiding officer, the vice president may propose a bill
False
53
It is not possible for the Vice President to receive the majority of the vote
False
54
All states have at least 3 electoral vote
True
55
All treaties proposed by the president must be approved by the Senate
True
56
The Supreme Court has the power to create additional courts if they are needed
False
57
All revenue bills originate in the House of Representatives
True
58
Everyone has the right to face the accuser in a court of law
False
59
Citizens have the same privileges in other states
False
60
If you have a valid MS hunting license, you are allowed to hunt in Alabama
False
61
You may be eligible to vote in local elections but not national elections
False
62
No religious qualifications are required to hold any political office in the U.S.
True
63
No religious test may ever be administered in order to achieve voting rights
True
64
You do not have to give evidence against yourself even under oath
True
65
The Chief Justice always swears in the president
False
66
Any member of the Judicial system may administer the oath of allegiance for the president
True
67
Most anyone can serve in office is 2 terms
False
68
The maximum number of years a person can serve as president is 8
False
69
States can't sign a treaty
True
70
The police cannot search your vehicle without a search warrant
False
71
It is a federal crime to destroy a mailbox
False
72
The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over the trials of a foreign ambassador
True
73
No form of involuntary servitude is allowed in the U.S.
False
74
What are the 2 types of government?
Democracy and Dictatorship
75
What does ratify mean?
To approve
76
Where did Democracy originate?
Greece
77
What rules over more people in the world?
Dictatorship
78
What is based on the consent of the voters?
Democarcy
79
What gives the court the power to declare laws constitutional or not?
Judicial Review
80
What powers are those given only to the federal court?
Exclusive
81
What Supreme Court case states that the most recent law applies?
Head Money Case
82
Examples of Inherent powers
Protection, regulating immigration, government acquiring territory, and deport illegal immigrants
83
What are the 2 major political parties today?
Democratic and Republican
84
Who formed the Progressive Bullmoose Party?
Teddy Roosevelt
85
What amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
26th
86
What amendment gave you freedom of speech and religion?
1st
87
What amendment banned poll tax?
24th
88
What amendment gave you eminent domain?
5th
89
What amendment gives you the right to bear arms?
2nd
90
What amendment says you don't have to testify against yourself?
5th
91
What amendment prohibits involuntary servitude?
13th
92
What amendment delayed pay raises?
27th
93
What amendment created income tax?
16th
94
What amendment gave all male citizens the right to vote?
15th
95
If no candidate receives 270 electoral vote then Congress selects the president
False
96
The Vice President, as the presiding officer of the Senate, may vote to make or break a tie
False
97
If the Vice President resigns, the Speaker of the House moves up
False
98
A person suspected of committed a crime must submit to a lie detector test
False
99
The president has the power to lower taxes
False
100
The president and vice president has to be from the same party
True
101
A person can be elected president without losing popular vote
True

Government (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions