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Summer Assignment Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
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Federalism

A

A group of members bound together by a covenant

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Ideology

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A system of ideas and ideals that form the basis of economic or political theory and policy

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3
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Suffrage

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The right to vote

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4
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Popular Sovereignty

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The belief that the government is run by it’s people

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5
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Bill

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A proposed law under consideration by legislature

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6
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Veto

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The rejection of a bill after it has attained the majority of the vote by congress

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7
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Legislative

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Branch of government responsible for making laws

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Judicial

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The branch of government charged with the interpretation of laws

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9
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Executive

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The branch of government responsible for enforcing the laws

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10
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Gerrymandering

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To manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency so as to favor one part or class

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Incumbent

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an official currently holding office

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Committees

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a type of small deliberate assembly that is usually intended to remain subordinate to another

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Cabinet

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composed of the most senior appointed officials who’s task is to advise the president

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Electoral College

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Institution that elects the president and vice president every 4 years

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Democracy

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Form of government in which all eligible citizens participate equally–directly or indirectly through elected representatives–in the proposed, development, and creation of laws.

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